Our head baby photographer Kristina recommends having these sessions at the key milestones of a baby’s life, specifically as a newborn (within the first 2 weeks of life), then at 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and then at their first birthday.
Why do we suggest these timelines as ideas for milestone shoots? Because your child will be reaching new landmarks in their development around these ages, so they will be the perfect time to photograph those experiences.
Life moves fast for all of us, but most of all for newborns, so it’s important to capture fleeting moments in time before they’re gone. Below we’ll describe each milestone and how you can tell when it’s time to schedule your session.
When Should I Book my baby's
photography sessions?
Our specialty is capturing the beauty, humor, smiles, and personality of little ones in pristine photos for art you can cherish for a lifetime. Due to all the changes in an infant’s first year of life, most families choose to have multiple milestone photo sessions. Babies grow and change at such a fast pace it can be hard for parents to keep up and remember all the details and experiences.
Between chasing the little one around all day and waking up at night for feedings, it can be hard to remember the special details like their dimply cheeks or tiny toes. That is why we at SteinArtStudio go to such great care when creating your portraits because we want to preserve every detail so that they can’t ever be forgotten.
Why Invest in a baby PhotoShoot?
Baby milestone portrait sessions are an amazing way to commemorate your baby by freezing fleeting moments in time so that they can be cherished and remembered. Gone in the blink of an eye, these times in your baby’s life are beautiful but gone all too quickly.
Orlando Baby
Photography
By the third month of life, your baby will be smiling! New parents routinely tell us that their baby’s smile is one of their favorite parts of this time in their child’s life. And we couldn’t agree more!
That is why during this session we will bring out and capture the joy and smiles of your little one. You don’t need to schedule this session at exactly 3 months of age though, as smiling tends to develop around the 2-3-month mark. So as soon as your baby is smiling with regularity, that’s the time to schedule your session!
3 Month Old Baby
Milestone Portraits
By six months, your baby will be showing off their new ability to sit up all by themselves! We want to commemorate this time because when they can sit up it opens up a new world-view, giving them the ability to see things they could not before.
Not only can they see things they couldn’t before, but they get to play with new toys as well! Getting to interact with new toys and see the world around them is a great way to bring out that smile and sense of wonderment so we can capture it in awesome portraits.
To get the most out of this session, plan to schedule it when your baby can sit up for a few minutes without any help.
6 Month Old Baby Milestone Photoshoot
Time to get up and moving! Around nine months is when your baby will be able to nearby objects to stand up, crawl, and maybe even take their first steps. While every child will develop these abilities at a slightly different time, nine months is roughly when these traits develop.
That is why we recommend waiting until your child has the abilities you want to capture in a photo before scheduling a session, and not coming in on a firm timeline. This way you’ll get to capture your child’s new skills, whether that’s pulling themself to stand, crawling, or sitting and observing all that is around them.
9 Month Old Baby Milestone Photoshoot
This session is to celebrate your little one’s big birthday. Did someone say cake smash?! If you’d like, we are able to include a cake smash as part of this milestone session. For many, it is their first time trying something sweet, which makes for quite the reaction and priceless photos.
Unlike the other sessions, which can be scheduled based on development, the 12-month session is one where we want to schedule the session very near their actual birthday. That way we can capture and show how much your baby has grown and changed in just one short year.
As a parent and someone who works with so many newborns, Kristina can assure you that for the rest of your life you will cherish being able to look back at your baby as a one-year-old.
12 Month Old Baby Milestone Photoshoot
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WhAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR Baby's HEIRLOOM PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE?
Props & Accessories
Personalized Experience
Fine Art Retouching
Ordering Appointment
Custom Wall Art & Album Design
Baby Photography
Session Details
Baby portraits are best taken during developmental milestones in your baby's life, at 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 1 year of age. We tend to fill up quickly, so we suggest contacting us at least 2-3 months in advance.
The Booking Process
#1
Before the shoot, you’ll fill out a pre-session questionnaire so we can learn about your style and color preferences. Then, we’ll custom-design different photography sets for your baby's portraits. We’ll also send you several emails to help you prepare for the session and go over all your questions and concerns.
Planning Your Baby's Photography Session
#2
Your newborn photography session includes full access to our props, backdrops, and client wardrobe. Bring your baby’s necessities, and we’ll take care of the rest! Be prepared to spend 2-4 in the studio, including breaks and feedings.
The Day of Your Baby's Portraits
#3
2-4 weeks after the session, you’ll come back to the studio to view your carefully edited and retouched newborn portraits. We’ll guide you through our investment menu and help you choose your favorite images. You’ll also take a look at our product samples and we’ll personalize your luxury artwork for your home.
ordering session
#4
LOVE NOTES
"patient and
caring"
Kenneth S.
"Kristinka and Katelyn were so patient and caring...I highly recommend them!! They have so many options, backgrounds, and props to make your photo shoot memorable and beautiful."
"love the photo product options"
Candice E.
"They took the time to make sure every photo was perfect...We also love the photo product options they provided (the photo cubes were my favorite) which were carefully designed and high quality."
"we were a little
nervous"
Karen D.
"We had photos of our baby done at 1 week and were a little nervous. However, so impressed with how beautiful the studio was, how clean everything was, and how considerate they were of both the baby and the parents comfort."
"they are baby whisperers"
Marissa H.
"This professional team truly are baby whisperers. They even taught me things about my own baby that I didn't even know. The talent in the work being performed at SteinArtStudio is
undeniable."
We recommend you booking at least 2-3 months out, but ideally we can book them after your Newborn photoshoot.
The best time for baby pictures isn't actually a single age, but multiple developmental timepoints in your baby's first year of life. Because your baby is developing rapidly, we recommend photo sessions at 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months of age to match up with their developmental milestones.
Our studio is fully equipped with everything we need to capture your little ones first memories and match your vision. We have hundredths of props for little couches, to bowls, beds, dream catchers, and so many little outfits, headbands, accessories. So unless there is something special you would like in the images like a blanket from grandma, or a special stuffed animal, you don't need to bring anything.
We are the only studio in Central Florida that offers this helpful opportunity. We understand that there are a lot of expenses that come with having a new baby, so we offer interest-free in-house payment plans for up to 6 months.
At booking, we require a session fee to reserve the date which covers the 2-4 hour session in our studio, the use of props and the artistic editing of images. At the ordering appointment 2-4 weeks after the session, you get to see your portraits for the first time, choose your favorite ones and purchase a package based on that. As a luxury photography studio, our packages include high-end, museum-grade products, like albums, canvases, and acrylic canvases, as well as digital images. For specific pricing please give us a call or submit the form below.
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