There’s something so tender and timeless about first birthday milestone sessions, and Patton’s was the perfect example of how less really is more. When Megan, Patton’s momma, first reached out, she was considering a mini session—but after chatting and dreaming a little bigger, she saw the value in a full one-year milestone. And honestly? I’m […]

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Some babies have a way of walking—okay, crawling—into the studio and instantly lighting it up. Syra? She glowed. From the moment she arrived at her 8:00 AM milestone portrsit session, she was beaming from ear to ear, ready to charm the camera (and everyone in the room). Her mom, Daniela, described her perfectly in the […]

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Sweet Willa is officially ONE, and what a joy it was to have her back in the studio for her milestone session! I’ve photographed Willa before, but this time she brought a whole new level of personality to the party. She was more interactive than ever, full of smiles, and completely rolled with the punches—including […]

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There’s something uniquely special about a one-year milestone session—it’s not just a celebration of growth, but a celebration of everything that came before: the first giggles, the first wobbly steps, the first taste of cake. And for Crew, that first taste came just days before he stepped into the studio for his milestone session, and […]

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As a parent, witnessing your baby growing and reaching significant milestones throughout their first year is a joyous and unforgettable experience. Milestone photo sessions offer a wonderful opportunity to document these precious moments and create lasting memories to look back on. Here are some ideas for milestone sessions for babies through their first year, along […]

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There’s something incredibly special about turning one—tiny toes that never stop moving, a personality that’s blossoming faster than you can blink, and parents soaking in every bit of this fleeting stage. That’s exactly the kind of magic Lucca brought to the studio for his first birthday milestone session! Lucca’s mama reached out after being referred […]

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There’s something beautifully honest about one-year milestone sessions. Toddlers don’t hold back—they’ll tell you exactly how they’re feeling, whether it’s with a belly laugh, a pout, or even a few tears. Emerson’s session reminded me just how special those little moments can be. Emerson came to the studio to celebrate her first birthday. Her mom, […]

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William | NWA Baby Photography William’s mom contacted me when he was just about 2 months old and still in the NICU wanting a baby photography session with me. She wanted to still capture those tiny little details that he still had, and just have the traditional baby photography images that you usually get when […]

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Oh this sweet sweet little girl. Her parents reached out to me wanting a 100-day session for their little girl. Totally okay with me!   With being 3 months, it’s always hard to know the head control the babies have, so the sessions can either be great and have some cute propped up images, or […]

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