Metro Detroit Milestone Photographer
for the little in between moments
Milestone sessions capture the beautiful stages between newborn and first birthday. From first smiles to confident walkers, these sessions document your baby’s growth in a simple, timeless way. Designed for babies 3 to 12 months old, each session focuses on personality, connection, and natural expressions.
Tummy Time
Around 3 months old they start smiling and giggling in response to their parents interactions. To get the most variety out of this milestone you want to make sure they can lift their heads while laying on their tummy and look forward when propped up on their elbows.
Sitters
By 6 or 7 months old they are often sitting on their own. Sometimes they’ll need a little extra support to stay upright, but they’re learning to balance themselves. I like to capture them exploring their toes, those big smiles, and we revisit tummy time, which they are now superstars at. That’s a fun comparison from where they were last visit to where they are now.
Explorers
Your little 9 month old is probably an accomplished sitter, and could possibly be crawling away pretty quickly. They are just learning to pull themselves up on furniture and stand with support. Here we will do supported standing poses and sitting positions.
Why Book a Milestone Session?
The first year passes quickly. Between newborn sessions and first birthday celebrations, babies change more than at any other time in life. Milestone sessions give you the opportunity to document who your baby is right now, not just the big celebrations.
What to Expect From Your Milestone Session
• Sessions take place in my Metro Detroit studio
• Simple, neutral setups that keep the focus on your baby
• Access to curated outfits and props
• 30–60 minute sessions depending on baby’s age
• Parents welcome to join for a few portraits
A Glimpse Into Past Milestone Sessions
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A holiday sitter session | Luca
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Working with kids | Leena
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Milestones at 1.5 years | Delilah
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Rochester 9 month session | Sofia
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Simple Birthday Celebrations | Hazel
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Rochester 6 month session | Sofia
If you saw Sofia's last session with me, welcome back, this is all about her Rochester 6 month session! I love following my little clients throughout their first year. Capturing all those milestones takes me right back to the early days of my own parenthood journey....
The days feel long, but the year goes fast. Let’s document this stage before it changes again.
Many families choose to document multiple milestones during their baby’s first year, ending with a custom cake smash session to celebrate turning one.
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The Big One: A Surf-Themed Cake Smash Session That Captures Genuine Smiles!
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