First Birthday Milestone Session

Why You Shouldn’t Miss the One-Year Milestone Session

That first year flies by. One moment you’re cradling a sleepy newborn, and the next, you’re chasing a giggling toddler. The one-year milestone is a big deal—for your baby and for you—and it deserves to be captured.

As a photographer, I’ve found that 1-year sessions are some of the most meaningful and joyful sessions I get to be part of. Here's why it's worth scheduling:

1. Celebrating a Major Milestone

The first birthday marks a huge transition—from baby to toddler. It’s a time of incredible growth: they may be walking, babbling, showing personality, and exploring the world in brand-new ways. Capturing this stage helps commemorate that big leap.

2. Capturing Personality

At one year old, little ones often show off their big personalities. Whether they’re curious, shy, silly, or bold, a photo session freezes those expressions in time before they change again.

3. Documenting Growth

It’s amazing to compare newborn photos with one-year portraits. A milestone session gives a clear “before and after” of how much your baby has grown in just 12 months.

4. Creating Heirloom Keepsakes

Photos from this age are perfect for albums, prints, or wall art. They also make sweet birthday invitations or thank-you cards, and are often treasured by grandparents and family.

6. Capturing Family Connection

At this age, including parents or siblings in a few photos helps preserve memories of how your family felt and looked in that season of life together.