Milestone Sessions: Capturing Baby’s First Year | Vinny Almeida Photography

June 1, 2025

Your baby’s first year is full of exciting changes — and it goes by faster than you think. Milestone sessions are the perfect way to document each stage of growth, from the first smiles to that adorable cake smash at their first birthday.

What Are Milestone Sessions?

Milestone sessions are short, focused photo shoots scheduled throughout your baby’s first year. The most popular milestones include:

3 months — First smiles, tummy time, and eye contact.
6 months — Sitting up, giggles, and chubby little legs.
9 months — Crawling, clapping, and exploring.
12 months — Standing, first steps, and cake smash session.

Why They Matter

See the Growth: Looking back at images from each stage shows just how much your baby has changed.
Create a Story: Put all the images together in an album as a keepsake of the first year.
Family Bonding: These sessions are a beautiful way to celebrate each new phase together.

Tips for Planning

Book Early: Pre-book all your milestone sessions to stay consistent and never miss a stage.
Coordinate Outfits: Soft, neutral colors photograph beautifully and keep the focus on your baby.
Choose the Right Setting: Our studio is perfect for controlled lighting, but we can also do outdoor milestone sessions for a natural look.

Ready to capture every moment of your baby’s first year?
Ask about our Baby’s First Year Plan at Vinny Almeida Photography and let’s preserve every stage in beautiful, professional portraits.