• A toddler wearing a "one" crown sits beside a small cake on a stand, surrounded by white balloons and a "one" sign, celebrating a first birthday. Lovely Baby Photography by Stacey Marsh
  • A baby wearing a crown and a cake. Lovely Baby Photography by Stacey Marsh
  • A baby in a pink striped outfit sits on the floor next to a white cake, surrounded by baseballs, crates, stars, and popcorn boxes with a rustic background. Lovely Baby Photography by Stacey Marsh
  • A baby wearing a gold crown and pink dress sits on the floor holding a white cake, surrounded by colorful flowers and butterflies. Lovely Baby Photography by Stacey Marsh

San Diego Cake Smash Photographer

Celebrating your baby’s first birthday with stunning cake smash and one-year sessions since 2009.

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San Diego Cake Smash & One Year Photography

Lovely Baby Photography is the leading cake smash and one year photography studio serving San Diego and surrounding areas across San Diego County and CA. These full-service, styled experiences celebrate your baby’s first birthday in the most joyful way. With over 250 backdrops and themes to choose from, wardrobe included for mom and siblings up to age 8, pre-cake family photos, the cake smash itself, and a post-cake splash in a mini bathtub, every detail is taken care of.

  • A young child sits on the floor in front of a table with a donut, surrounded by large donut decorations and a sign that reads “Donut Grow Up.”. Lovely Baby Photography by Stacey Marsh
  • A baby in a purple dress sits in front of a “one” sign, surrounded by Hello Kitty decorations, balloons, and flowers. Lovely Baby Photography by Stacey Marsh
  • A baby wearing a dark romper sits on a wooden floor holding a wooden toy truck, with potted plants and rustic wooden doors in the background. Lovely Baby Photography by Stacey Marsh
  • A baby in a pink dress and floral headband poses on a small cream-colored bed, with large pink bows and dried flowers in the background. Lovely Baby Photography by Stacey Marsh
  • A baby sits on a small bench holding a wooden "one" sign, with white and blue balloons in the background. Lovely Baby Photography by Stacey Marsh
  • A smiling baby sits on a small bench, clapping hands, surrounded by pastel-colored balloons and decorated backdrop. Lovely Baby Photography by Stacey Marsh
  • A smiling baby in a lavender flower dress stands in front of a pastel castle-themed backdrop with a large number one and star decorations. Lovely Baby Photography by Stacey Marsh
  • A baby in a white dress sits on a bench with the word "one" in front, surrounded by cloud and star decorations, and a crescent moon backdrop. Lovely Baby Photography by Stacey Marsh
  • A toddler in a red dress sits on a chair, holding a red balloon overhead, surrounded by pink and red balloons and large strawberry decorations. Lovely Baby Photography by Stacey Marsh
  • Baby wearing a lavender dress sits on the floor with a decorated cake nearby, surrounded by pastel purple balloons, flowers, and butterflies on a light background. Lovely Baby Photography by Stacey Marsh
  • A baby wearing a pink tulle dress and a floral headband crawls on the floor with a large pink bow and flowers in the background. Lovely Baby Photography by Stacey Marsh
  • A toddler in a white outfit sits on a small bench holding a “one” sign, with a moon, clouds, and stars backdrop. Lovely Baby Photography by Stacey Marsh

What to Expect from Your San Diego Cake Smash Session

A smiling toddler in a lavender dress and crown sits on the floor with a pink cake, surrounded by castle-themed decorations and a large number one. Lovely Baby Photography by Stacey Marsh

Lovely Baby Photography in Carlsbad, CA offers an unforgettable experience for parents in San Diego and San Diego County seeking to celebrate their baby’s first birthday. With over 250 creative backdrops to choose from, each session is fully customizable to match your unique preferences and your baby’s personality. Begin your special day with pre-cake family photos to capture those precious moments together. The highlight of the session is the exciting cake smash, where your one year old can delight in playful fun and candid expressions that make for adorable memories. After the cake smash, your little one can enjoy a soothing post-cake splash in a mini bathtub, providing even more charming photo opportunities. Book your session today and preserve these cherished milestones.

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Award Winning San Diego Cake Smash Photographer

Lovely Baby Photography is a leading cake smash and one year photography studio based in Carlsbad, CA, serving San Diego and the wider San Diego County area. Stacey Marsh is renowned for her outstanding cake smash sessions that honour your baby’s first birthday in style. The studio boasts over 250 stunning backdrops and themes, wardrobe for mom and siblings, pre-cake family photos, the cake smash, and a joyful post-cake splash in a mini bathtub. Breathtaking wall art, frames, canvases, albums, and prints are available to help you display these precious memories at home. To learn more about our full cake smash photography service, visit our main Cake Smash Photography page.

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Stacey Marsh, owner and principal photographer at Lovely Baby Photography, Carlsbad CA

San Diego Cake Smash Photography

How To Get To Lovely Baby Photography from San Diego

The Lovely Baby Photography studio is conveniently located in Carlsbad, CA at 2185 Faraday Avenue, Suite 110, Carlsbad, California 92008, making it easy to reach from San Diego.

To travel from San Diego to Lovely Baby Photography at 2185 Faraday Avenue Suite 110, Carlsbad, California 92008, begin by taking Interstate 5 North from San Diego. Continue on I-5 N for approximately 30 miles until you reach the exit for Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad. Take exit 47 for Palomar Airport Road and turn right. Proceed east on Palomar Airport Road for about 2 miles, then turn left onto Faraday Avenue. Continue on Faraday Avenue until you reach 2185 Faraday Avenue. The studio is located in Suite 110. Parking is available nearby for your convenience.

About San Diego, San Diego County

San Diego, situated on the southwestern corner of San Diego County, California, is a vibrant coastal city renowned for its rich history and diverse attractions. Originally inhabited by the Kumeyaay people, San Diego became the site of the first Spanish settlement in California in 1769. The city’s prominent historical landmarks include Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, showcasing preserved buildings and museums that capture its colonial past. Among San Diego’s most iconic sites is the expansive Balboa Park, home to over a dozen museums, lush gardens, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The city’s stunning coastline offers popular destinations such as La Jolla Cove, perfect for kayaking and snorkeling, and the beaches of Mission Bay and Pacific Beach, known for their vibrant boardwalks and water sports activities. Downtown San Diego features the historic Gaslamp Quarter, celebrated for its Victorian-era architecture, lively nightlife, and dining options. Visitors can also explore the USS Midway Museum, a decommissioned aircraft carrier now docked on the waterfront. With its year-round mild climate, cultural festivals, craft breweries, and proximity to both Mexico and Orange County, San Diego stands as a major Southern California destination, blending historical charm with modern recreation and scenic beauty.

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Serving Carlsbad, CA & All Surrounding Areas

Cake smash photography clients visit Lovely Baby Photography from all over Carlsbad, Coronado, Escondido and beyond.

Aviara, Bressi Ranch, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Coronado, Del Mar, Encinitas, Escondido, La Costa, La Jolla, Leucadia, Oceanside, Olivenhain, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Santa Fe, Robertson Ranch, San Clemente, San Marcos, Solana Beach, Terramar, Torrey Pines, Vista
  • A baby wearing a gold crown and white dress sits on the floor, eating cake, with a floral and draped cloth backdrop behind her. Lovely Baby Photography, 2185 Faraday Ave suite 110, Carlsbad, CA 92008, +1 760-271-0725
  • A baby wearing a white crown and dress sits on the floor with a decorated cake, surrounded by swan and flower decorations against a pink floral background. Lovely Baby Photography by Stacey Marsh
  • Smiling baby wearing a gold crown sits on the floor in front of a white cake, surrounded by white flowers and wooden boxes, with cake on their face and hands. Lovely Baby Photography, 2185 Faraday Ave suite 110, Carlsbad, CA 92008, +1 760-271-0725
  • A young child in a pink dress and crown sits on the floor, smiling, next to a pink frosted cake; star and cloud decorations are in the background. Lovely Baby Photography by Stacey Marsh

Let’s Celebrate That First Birthday

Joyful, timeless cake smash portraits to treasure forever. To learn more about our full cake smash photography service, visit our main Cake Smash Photography page.

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