Milestone Sessions
Watching a baby grow is like watching a flower bloom – each day is a new milestone, and every stage is more beautiful than the last!
Capturing Milestones & Celebrating the Special Moments
As a baby milestone photographer, I specialize in capturing the cutest moments that your little one has to offer. From their first smile to their first steps and all the precious moments in between, these milestones happen so quickly, and it’s my passion to make sure they’re not forgotten. With my expertise in baby photography, I’ll create timeless and adorable images that you’ll cherish for years to come.
And let’s face it, when your child grows up and starts showing off their driver’s license, you’ll love having photographic evidence that they were once tiny and oh so cute!
From adorable outfits to messy cake smashes, let’s create some seriously cute photos that capture the essence of your little munchkin’s milestones.
So why wait? Let’s capture those special moments and create memories that’ll make you smile for years to come! Contact me now to schedule your baby milestone photography session.
Book
This is where we'll lock in the details for your upcoming shoot. We'll chat about your vision, color schemes, and anything else we need to make this session totally awesome!
Prep
Once you've booked, I'll provide you with some tips and suggestions to help you prepare. This will include outfit suggestions, smash cake ideas, and helpful other tips.
Shoot
This is where the magic happens! We will have so much fun watching your little one decide if they like cake or not, all while documenting this new and exciting milestone!
Edit
After the shoot, I'll go through all the photos we took and select the best ones for editing. I'll carefully retouch each image to ensure they look their absolute best while still maintaining their natural beauty.
Deliver
I'll deliver your photos digitally, so you can relive the memories over and over again. You'll be able to share them with your friends and family and print them to your heart's content. Get ready to show off your photos!
Perks to doing a cake smash at home...
Capture the perfect cake smash photos in the comfort of your own home! Not only does it provide a familiar and relaxed environment for your baby, resulting in happier photos, but it’s also convenient since you don’t have to worry about transporting all of your baby’s belongings to a studio. Plus, right after the cake smash, your baby can take a bath and have a well-deserved nap. With a home cake smash session, you can have a stress-free and fun way to capture those adorable and memorable moments of your little one.
Milestone Photography Pricing
Whether you are wanting to capture your little one in the sitter stage, or for their first birthday with a cake smash, I’ve got you covered!
Milestone Session
Can be used for 3, 6, 9 or 12 months - 1 hour sitter session for baby
- 20 hand edited digital images
- In home photo shoot
- Full print release
- Video slideshow of gallery
- Can be used for one 3, 6, 9 or 12 month sessions (no cake smash)
Cake Smash Session
Can only be used for 1st birthdays- 1.5 hour in home session
- 25 hand edited digital images
- In home photo shoot
- Various poses with and without cake
- Video slideshow of gallery
- Full print release
First Year Bundle
SAVE $110 WHEN BOOKED AS A BUNDLE- THREE one hour sessions for 3, 6, and 9 month milestones
- AND
- One Cake Smash session for 1st birthday
- In home photo shoot
- 3 different backdrops
- 25 hand edited newborn digital images
- Full gallery print release
- Video slideshow of all sessions from 3, 6, 9 and 12 months
Behind the Scenes From Start to Finish
As a cake smash photographer, I love capturing the joy and messiness of this milestone moment. Before the session, I’ll work with you to choose a theme and color scheme that fits your baby’s personality and style. On the day of the session, I’ll arrive at your home with all the necessary equipment, including backdrops, props, and of course, a delicious cake for your little one to smash if you choose to purchase the cake through my cake smash partner!
I’ll set up the scene in a designated area of your home, and help you dress your baby in a cute outfit that matches the theme. Once we’re ready, it’s time for the fun to begin! I’ll encourage your baby to play with the cake and make a mess, capturing all the adorable expressions and reactions along the way. And when the session is over, I’ll take care of all the cleanup, leaving your home as tidy as it was before.
It’s a fun and memorable experience for everyone involved, and I always feel grateful to be a part of it.
Frequently Asked Questions
A milestone session is a photography session that captures your child’s developmental milestones, such as sitting up or standing. It is typically done when your child is around 6-9 months old.
A cake smash session is a photography session that celebrates your child’s first birthday. At the end of the session, your child gets to enjoy a cake and make a mess while I capture the moment. My photography style is minimal, neutral, and simple, but I welcome your input on color choices. If there is something specific you would like to include in the session, such as a handmade blanket, heirloom items, sports memorabilia, or military/law enforcement items, please let me know in advance so that I can prepare for it. I always do my best to incorporate special items into the session to make it truly unique and personalized.
Unfortunately, these types of sessions are for your little one only, as the amount of time and prop types allotted for cake smashes or milestone sessions are just enough to cover your little one’s photos. A family session would be a great option to capture everyone together!
Absolutely! If you have a special outfit or prop that you would like to use in the session, please let me know ahead of time so I can plan accordingly. I have a partner who offers a discount and can create a beautiful and healthy cake for your baby’s first birthday, and other ideas if should you choose to make your own or buy at the store.
Milestone and cake smash sessions can take place either in your home or at an outdoor location, depending on your preference. If you choose to do in your home, I will bring everything needed to create a studio experience.
I will provide a sneak peek of an edited photo within a few days after the session, and the full gallery of edited photos will be available within 2-3 weeks after the session.
It’s best to book your child’s milestone session a few months in advance, and the cake smash session should be scheduled at least a few weeks before your child’s first birthday. That way you can have photos taken near or one your child’s milestone, or in advance in order to have photos edited and returned before their birthday.
From tiny toes to big adventures, every milestone is a reason to celebrate our little one's journey!
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