You can set up a birthday corner with a small table and a clear stretch of wall. Pick the spot before buying decorations. Look through your phone camera to see what the background actually looks like.
Make space for the cake first
Leave enough room for the cake board, a knife and plates. Put the cake in the centre, with decorations to one side so people can gather around it. If you’re ordering from the Birthday Cakes collection, check delivery timing before deciding when to bring everyone into the room.
Give the photo one clear focal point
Use a plain backdrop and put a Happy Birthday LED lamp with a custom name off to one side. Keep the cake and the name visible in the frame. Place the lamp near a suitable power source and route any cable behind the table so it stays out of the walkway.
Take a test photo before the surprise
Stand where guests will stand and take one photo at their eye level. If the window is behind the table and faces look dark, turn the setup so daylight comes from the side. Clear boxes and extra plates from the background, then put the cutting supplies within reach.
If you want a gift on the table too, see five gifts you can send with a birthday cake.