logo for the House of Hood blog

The Cake Smash of Terror

We recently did family photos for Madison's first birthday (see them all here), and decided to do the whole cake smash photo shoot the next day.  We never did this with McKinlee and I of course regret it.  I got some great inspiration from Pinterest, bought our cake and we were ready to go.  Except Madison was not.  We've taken photos many times before with Lindsay, but Madison is going through an intense bought of "stranger danger" and she would scream bloody murder every time I set her down.  I just decided that it is what it is and we'll go with the flow.  So folks, I present to you the "cake smash of terror"!

Cake Smash photo shoot

The look of pure terror, that I was going to leave her forever and ever and never come back!

Tassels / Flower Crown / Tutu 

Cake Smash photo shoot

I'm such a mean mom for forcing her to eat cake! 

Cake Smash photo shoot

 

Cake Smash photo shoot

Watermelon Banner c/o Olive Ave Decor / Felt Flower Headband c/o Lulebloom 

Cake Smash photo shoot

 

Cake Smash photo shoot

Madison's top and shorts are by Cathrine Malandrino 

Photos by Lindsey Wiatt Photography in Portland Oregon! 

Thanks for reading!

Copyright © 2026 The House of Hood Blog Privacy Policy & disclaimer
chevron-down