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Your baby’s first year is truly magical, filled with growth, discovery, and a whole lot of change. It’s hard to believe that just a few months ago they were a tiny newborn, and now they’re beginning to explore the world around them with curiosity and wonder. The transformation from that sweet, sleepy newborn to a giggling, wobbling little person happens fast, and milestone sessions are a perfect way to capture those beautiful, fleeting moments.

 

Families who book middle milestones often choose to document baby at 6 months or 4 & 8 months. These times are such a joy to capture, as your baby grows and develops at such a rapid pace. During these precious months, they start showing off those adorable personalities, and you'll see them reaching key milestones that make this stage unforgettable.

  • 4 Months – Baby is gaining confidence and control, especially with holding their head up, and they’re usually starting to become more expressive. The soft coos, bright eyes, and gentle smiles are the perfect moments to capture at this stage.
  • 6 Months – By 6 months, baby has truly started to show their personality! Baby is more confident on their tummy and may giggle at things that catch their attention. It’s a time when their little quirks and expressions are on full display.
  • 8 Months – This stage is full of smiles, curiosity, and often the joy of sitting up unassisted. Most babies at this age are exploring their surroundings and are incredibly interactive. It’s the perfect time to document their growing independence and sweet baby cheeks.

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CT Baby Milestone Photographer FAQ

The best time for milestone sessions is typically around 4, 6, or 8 months. At 4 months, babies are starting to hold their heads up, at 6 months they’re often sitting with support, and at 8 months they’re usually sitting unassisted and showing a lot of personality! These are key stages to capture before your baby becomes more mobile.

For your baby's session, we keep things simple and focus on baby. I'll use simple, solid-color backdrops, soft flokati rugs or simple fabrics to use as a background for photos that keep focus on your little one alone. Outfits are usually provided by families, and I’m happy to help you choose something that works perfectly for your session.

Milestone sessions typically last around 30 to 45 minutes. This allows enough time to capture a variety of adorable moments while keeping your little one engaged and comfortable.

While it’s always helpful to have your baby well-rested and fed before the session, I understand that babies have their own timing! I’ll work with your baby’s needs to make sure we get the best photos. Just try to schedule the session around your baby’s happy and awake time.

I don't provide outfits for milestone sessions, but I can offer recommendations or suggestions on what would photograph well. Some parents prefer to dress their baby in something casual and comfortable, while others go for a more formal or themed look. If you need any guidance, just let me know!

While milestone sessions are primarily focused on capturing baby, I'm happy to incorporate siblings or parents for a few family shots! Just let me know when booking, and we’ll make sure to plan for those moments.

Yes! If you’ve booked a newborn session with me, I offer a free mini milestone session for families who book both a newborn and maternity session together. You can also add a milestone session as part of a custom first year package if you'd like to document multiple milestones.

Each milestone offers something unique to capture. 4 months is perfect for head control and baby’s first smiles. 6 months is when your baby is often sitting up and showing a lot of personality. 8 months is typically when they are more interactive and starting to explore their surroundings. The 4, 6, and 8-month marks are great times to document their growth and personality!

Easy! Just send me a note through my contact form below or at hello@alyinspired.com to get everything started! We'll talk about the process and make sure I'm a great fit for you and your growing family. Once we're ready to move forward I'll send over my portrait agreement electronically or offer to meet in person to go over everything. At that time a reservation fee of $200+tax will be due for any session and goes directly towards the collection you've chosen at booking. Of course upgrades can be made at any time.

Ready to chat?

I'm so happy you're here and excited to chat with you about your portraits! Please use the form below for an easy way to reach out or send me a note over at hello@alyinspired.com. I’ll always try to get back to you within 24-48 hours! Most of the time my emails will come early in the morning. If you don't hear from me within 48 hours, please check your email filters. Looking forward to connecting! ~Aly

 

860-740-2361 (text first preferred) • hello@alyinspired.com

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