Turning one
The classic first birthday session, best between 11 and 13 months.
Cake Smash Photoshoot for Harrow Babies
A first birthday smash and splash at the Northwood studio, a short drive or a direct train from Harrow.
The short answer
Where can I get a cake smash photoshoot near Harrow?
The studio at The Broadway, 21 Joel St, Northwood HA6 1NU is about 3 miles from Harrow. Most parents drive, with the cake on the back seat and parking close by; the Metropolitan line from Harrow-on-the-Hill to Northwood Hills is direct if you prefer the train. A cake smash needs a set, a splash bath and space for mess, so it is photographed in the studio rather than at home. Book for 11 to 13 months and allow one to two hours. Call or WhatsApp 07956 505383 to arrange it.
We’re so glad we chose Kaushik as our photographer for maternity shoot —he was absolutely fantastic. On the day, he made us feel completely at ease, and the photos turned out superb. He was incredibly accommodating with all our requests and his attentiveness and personable nature were exactly what we hoped for in a photographer. Thank you, Kaushik!
Great service! Kaushik was able to capture some beautiful shots for my maternity baby and bump shoot. He was very helpful and guided me with the poses throughout the shoot. I love the pictures & I’m looking forward to having the final edits!
Kaushik is an amazing guy, and took lovely family photos when requested. I would definitely recommend him!
Why the studio
Why a cake smash happens in the studio
Frosting gets everywhere, which is exactly the point, and nobody wants it on a Harrow sofa. The studio has a backdrop that can be wiped down, props ready to go and a warm splash set for the end, so you can relax and simply watch your baby enjoy it.
The session starts with a few clean first birthday portraits. Then the cake goes down and the real fun begins, usually for ten to fifteen minutes, before the splash doubles as the wash.
The journey
Travelling from Harrow with a one-year-old
Timing the drive is the main thing. Leave after the morning nap, bring a snack for the car and give your baby a few minutes to look around before we start. If you come by train from Harrow-on-the-Hill, a sling and a small bag are easier than a buggy and a cake box; some families send one parent ahead by car with the cake.
Bring a spare outfit, plenty of wipes and a favourite toy. A soft sponge with lots of frosting is easiest for small hands.
Before and after
Newborn and family photos in Harrow
If you missed newborn pictures, or are planning for a younger sibling, newborn sittings can take place at your Harrow home or in the studio. Family portraits outdoors in Harrow can be arranged separately in the warmer months.
From Harrow
Harrow to the studio, and celebrating after
By car the studio is about 3 miles from Harrow, with parking near Joel Street. By train, the Metropolitan line runs from Harrow-on-the-Hill to Northwood Hills without a change, and the studio is two minutes from the station.
Back in Harrow, West Harrow Recreation Ground on The Ridgeway has a children's playground, a picnic pavilion and a coffee shop, and Kenton Recreation Ground has a playground too, if the birthday carries on outdoors.
Who it is for
Who it suits in Harrow
Parents who want no mess at home
All the cake and the splash, none of the cleaning.
Whole families
Parents and siblings in the tidy portraits at the start.
Take home
What you take home
A full smash story
From careful first poke to frosting in the hair.
Clean first birthday frames
Portraits taken before the cake arrives.
Splash pictures
A bath set to finish, plus prints and albums to order.
Practical details
From Harrow: address, hours and travel
- Address: The Broadway, 21 Joel St, Northwood HA6 1NU, about 3 miles from Harrow. Get directions
- By Tube: the Metropolitan line from Harrow-on-the-Hill to Northwood Hills without a change, then two minutes' walk
- By bus and car: routes 282, 331 and H11 between them link Northwood Hills with Harrow, and there is parking close by
- Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10:30 to 18:00, Sunday 13:00 to 18:00
- In Harrow instead: sessions can be photographed at your home, office or venue, booked in advance
- Booking: by phone or WhatsApp on 07956 505383, or with the form on this page
- Prices: given on request by phone or WhatsApp
Good to know
Cake smash photoshoots in Harrow: questions answered
About 3 miles. By train, the Metropolitan line runs from Harrow-on-the-Hill to Northwood Hills without a change.
A cake smash is photographed in the studio, where there is a wipe-clean set and a splash bath. Newborn and family sessions can be at home.
The cake, a change of clothes, plenty of wipes and a favourite toy. We supply the backdrop and props.
Between 11 and 13 months, once your baby can sit steadily without support.
Prices are given on request by phone or WhatsApp.
Behind the camera is Kaushik Bathia, established in Northwood since 2001, FBIPP and FMPA, with five European Kodak Gold Awards.
First birthday soon?
Book a cake smash from Harrow
Tell us the birthday and whether you will drive or come by train.