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These ‘Taco Smash’ First Birthday Photos Are Just Too Adorable
Why settle for a ‘cake smash’ when you can celebrate with a ‘taco smash’? Cake smashes are undeniably cute—who doesn’t enjoy watching a tiny tot cover themselves in frosting? If adults could indulge in such behavior without raising eyebrows, we’d be diving face-first into cake every day. But I digress.
Photographer Claire Johnson was feeling a little uninspired by the typical cake smash sessions. When a close friend mentioned her little one’s obsession with tacos, Claire had a lightbulb moment for the first birthday shoot. “I had been doing cake smashes nonstop, and it started to feel a bit monotonous,” Claire shared with Home Insemination Kit. “So, I began asking parents if their kids had favorite foods they’d like to smash instead of just cake. I’ve done everything from donuts to Christmas cookies, BBQ, spaghetti, and popsicles. But tacos just stuck with me!”
Enter the Taco Smash Concept!
Meet Lily. Claire has been capturing her family’s milestones since Lily’s mom, Mia, was expecting her four-year-old twin siblings. Over time, Claire and Mia became good friends, and after a successful barbecue smash session, Claire floated the idea of a taco smash. Mia was thrilled, especially given her plans for a fiesta-themed birthday party centered around Lily’s love of Mexican cuisine.
“One of Lily’s first foods was rice and beans. We’ve eaten at our favorite local Mexican restaurant every Wednesday since she was born,” Mia explained. “Her passion for rice, beans, and tacos was the inspiration for the fiesta-themed celebration.”
And what about the buzz surrounding the photoshoot? “Our friends and family are just as amazed as we are,” Mia said. “They think it’s super cool that Lily has become an internet sensation!”
Best. Idea. Ever.
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To sum it up: These taco smash photos are a delightful twist on the traditional birthday cake smash, showcasing a unique way to celebrate a child’s first year while capturing the joy of food and family.