Milestone Prep guide

Really looking forward to meeting you and your baby!

Here’s some information about the session to help you prepare before attending

What to expect

Milestone baby photoshoots are lovely little sessions which are a great experience for both baby and yourself. The session time allocated is one hour which gives me time to settle your baby, it allows time for short breaks or feeds too. Shooting time is normally about 30 mins, this is because I have found with baby’s in between newborn-1 years old tend to have a ‘Happy time’ which I try to utilise as much as I can. Baby’s can get tired after being entertained we will be encouraging them to interact and smile which can be hard work for a little mind. Every session is 100% baby led. Which means I never force baby’s into positions or poses they aren’t happy to do (i.e tummy time etc) We want them and you to enjoy the session as much as possible. I normally includes three styled set ups. Four if we add a family set up too. Which will result in around 15-20 images for you to select from.

After your session

You will be invited back to a viewing appointment to see your images normally within 14 days of your session. Here you can upgrade to a higher collection, add individual images, prints, wall art and even albums.

Family Photo add on

If you want to include some beautiful natural family set up’s at your baby’s milestone photo-session I can include these too for an extra £50. Or you may have already chosen to go with the higher collection option when you booked. Family add on also includes siblings.

Colours and themes

Again completely up-to you, I personally love neutrals and have lots of different textured props, and items to add depth to your images. I do have lots of different coloured items and accessories too. With colours I always advise looking at where you're thinking of putting your completed images at home.

Outfit options

For all my clients I have built a baby closet which is full of both boys/girls and even gender neutral styled outfits. These fall in line with my style which is mix of boho, simple, and classic. I want you to be able to display these images for many years to come and I love images to feel special and unique. If you do want to bring an outfit for your little one too thats okay too. If your having photos done with your baby, I always advise client wear nice neutral colours and tones, no big logos etc.

Before you arrive

To ensure your baby is in the best mood, a nap and feed before the session would be ideal, but of course babys have their own agenda so dont worry if they don’t. Most baby’s sleep in on the way. Like I said earlier although its an hour session, about 30 mins is shoot time the other 30 mins is in case baby’s need changing/ feeding etc. Please feel free to bring along extra milk/snacks for them. Also bring any familiar toys, cuddly items to help them settle in the new environment. If your baby is in for a smiler session 3-5 months, practising tummy time on the run up to your session date will help them prepare for that pose, encouraging them to find there feet when they are laying on their back too. For sitters so baby’s 6-9 months, babys must be able to sit unaided so lots of practice before their session will help them become more stable. All baby’s sit at different times we can always move your session date if you feel baby isn’t ready to sit.

If you have any other questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch x