WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A FIRST-YEAR MILESTONE PHOTOSHOOT

Your baby’s first year goes by in a blink and I’m not just saying that to be dramatic. One minute you’re announcing their arrival, and the next you’re cleaning cake frosting out of their hair wondering how you got here so fast.

"That’s why first-year milestone photoshoots are so special to me. They’re not just sessions—they’re chapters of your family’s story."



IT ALL STARTS BEFORE BABY ARRIVES

For many families, our journey together begins even before the baby is born.

It might start with a birth announcement session, sometimes paired with a family photoshoot especially when this baby is joining older siblings. These sessions are full of excitement, anticipation, and that quiet “life is about to change” energy.



Maternity Photoshoot

Then comes maternity photos, often including mom, dad, and the kids. This is such an important moment to slow down and capture the love and connection before everything shifts.

CELEBRATING BABY BEFORE BABY IS HERE




Next up is the baby shower—a mix of posed photos and candid moments. I capture details, hugs, laughter, and all the love people are pouring into your growing family. These photos become such a meaningful part of your baby’s story later on.



NEWBORN LIFESTYLE SESSIONS: REAL LIFE, REAL LOVE

Newborn sessions are done in your home, with a lifestyle and documentary feel. These sessions are slower, calmer, and built around your baby’s schedule.

We plan for:

  • Outfit changes for baby
  • Sweet moments with mom, dad, and siblings
  • Natural interactions and in-between moments

Because babies run the show (as they should), these sessions can last up to two hours. Patience is key and the result is a gallery full of real, emotional memories you’ll never regret having.

And yes—mom gets to be in these photos too. That part matters more than you think.


6-MONTH MILESTONES: PERSONALITY STARTS TO SHINE

By six months, your baby’s personality is popping.

These sessions can take place:

  • Outdoors
  • In a rented studio
  • Or styled simply and beautifully

They often turn into a family session, capturing connection, laughter, and that “we’re figuring this out together” phase of parenthood.


MINI SESSIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

Throughout the year, I offer seasonal mini sessions, and many families love incorporating these into their milestone journey.

First Christmas sessions? Always a yes.

Short, sweet, and full of magic.


THE BIG ONE: FIRST BIRTHDAY CAKE SMASH

The final milestone of the first year is the cake smash studio session—a celebration of everything your baby has become in just one year.

From clean portraits to messy, frosting-covered smiles, this session is joyful, playful, and such a perfect way to close out the first year.



WHY BOOKING MILESTONES AHEAD OF TIME MATTERS

When you schedule milestone sessions throughout the year:

  • You don’t forget important moments
  • You don’t scramble last minute
  • You have peace of mind knowing everything is documented

These moments don’t come back. Babies don’t stay this little. And having mom in the photos—laughing, holding, loving—becomes priceless with time.


Ready to Document Your Baby’s First Year?

The First-Year Milestone Collection is designed for families who want every season captured — from pregnancy to that frosting-covered first birthday smile.

$1,200 | $1,590 Value — Save $390

This collection includes:

• Maternity full session

• Newborn lifestyle full session

• 6-month milestone session

• First birthday / cake smash studio session

To provide a personalized experience and ensure availability throughout the year, only a limited number of milestone collections are accepted per year.

Booking ahead means:

• You don’t forget milestones

• You lock in your sessions

• You save money

• Mom is in the photos

If this season matters to you, now is the time to reserve it 🤍

📩 Message me directly or text 970-518-9706 to get started.

"I’d Be Honored to Capture Your Baby’s Story"

If you’re looking for someone to document your baby’s first year from pregnancy to cake smash I would truly love to be considered.

Milestone photography isn’t about perfection.

It’s about connection, love, and preserving the season you’re in—exactly as it is.

Because one day, these photos won’t just be pictures.

They’ll be memories your family holds onto forever. 💛

Ready to book?


Let's make it happen! message me directly or text me at 970-518-9706. I would love to book your next session!