This child has always had the best smile. From my first session with her as a newborn to her final one in her milestone session, that smile has been ever present. I met her parents and beloved big brother for Sara Catherine’s first of her series of milestone sessions.

A milestone session is when the client chooses a series of sessions during that first year of their child’s life. Typically, it includes the maternity session, newborn session, sitter (6 months) session and a first birthday session. I love milestones because I build the relationship with the family, which makes everyone comfortable with me and produces incredible images. With younger children there is minimal warming up time because we have met before and they know what to expect. The parents get to have professional portraits of the child and the family in all of those incredible milestones during that first year. Okay let me run through it and then we will get to her first birthday session.

Sara Catherine Newborn:

Sara Catherine Sitter Session (6/7 Months)

Am I right with that smile or what?!! Delicious!

Onto the bittersweet session, first birthday. While I love the sessions I also get a little sad after the first birthday sessions. I love these families and these children. I know it may be awhile before I photograph them again and it makes me a little sad. That is until I look at the images from the session and I smile once again.

Sara Catherine First Birthday Session:

It’s such an incredible privilege to be asked to capture that first year with a family. I love milestone sessions so much and can’t wait to photograph your family next! If you’re expecting and would like more information on my milestone sessions reach out to me here. Love Sara Catherine’s outfits? See similar ones by clicking here.

Molly