Milestone Photography Sessions
Capturing your baby's first year
The photo sessions.
Your baby's first year goes by so fast! Milestone photo shoots are the best way to capture your little one's gummy smile, first steps, and first birthday cake smash. Whether you're looking to capture monthly photos, or for a first birthday photo shoot, every milestone session is tailored to you and your child. My prior experience as an early childhood educator plays a huge role in helping your child to feel relaxed, at ease, and happy throughout our photo shoot.
From booking to photo selection.
Families with young children are extremely busy; so I strive to make milestone sessions as stress free as possible! Upon booking, every client will receive a welcome packet detailing my process as well as a session questionnaire and prep guide. These are vital for you and me! Your answers on your questionnaire will help me to tailor the session to you and your child. The prep guide will let you know exactly what to expect from your session and how to best prepare your baby.
Once your milestone session is complete you'll receive a link to your proofing gallery. This is where you'll find the very best images from your session. You'll be able to log in and choose your favorite images. From there, I'll fully edit your favorite images for you to download and keep. You know your family best; and I've found, without fail, that families always choose at least one or two images that surprise me! I always love seeing which images my clients have chosen!
FAQ
When should milestone photos be taken?
I like to photograph milestone sessions when baby is around 4 months, 8 months, and 1 year old. Photographing your baby at these intervals really highlights all of the changes and new skills they've been mastering all year long. I have a special "Smash and Splash" package for children celebrating their first birthday!
Can I schedule a birthday photo shoot for my older child?
Absolutely! Birthday photo shoots aren't just for first birthdays! Although first birthday photo shoots are the most popular; I'm happy to photograph your child, at any age!
How long will our milestone photo shoot last?
I don't put a strict time limit on milestone sessions. Every baby is different, and some need a bit of time to warm up. That being said, milestone portrait sessions normally take around 1 hour.
Can we include family?
Yes, I happily offer a family add-on option!
What is your rescheduling policy?
Being a mom of 3, I understand that things happen, sometimes at inconvenient times! I ask that you give me 24 hours notice if you need to reschedule. I'll then give you a list of available dates for our session.
Can you help me with my baby's outfit?
Yes! Milestone sessions consist of two completely styled setups. I provide outfits, props, layers, and backdrops, so all you need to do is bring your child and birthday cake, if they're turning 1!
How much are milestone photos?
Milestone sessions start at $350. I'd love to answer questions you may have or talk about your vision for your child's photoshoot! Contact me for a full list of package and pricing options!
When should I book a milestone shoot?
I recommend booking milestone sessions at least two months in advance. This helps to ensure availability and allows me to order a custom backdrop for cake smash sessions.
Where do you take milestone photos?
Milestone photo shoots are held in the comfort of my studio in Girard, Pennsylvania.