Your baby’s first year is filled with many “firsts.” Among these “firsts”, the sitter stage (usually around 6 to 9 months) is one of the most joyful and photogenic phases. Babies are full of personality and have mastered smiling, sitting, holding their feet playfully and laying on their belly with confidence. That’s what makes the sitter session a must-have in your baby’s photo journey. In this post, you’ll enjoy these first’s from a 6 month cutie and learn more about this milestone session.
What to Expect from a Studio Sitter Session in Birmingham
My light and bright photography studio in Vestavia Hills, Alabama is designed with simplicity in mind. When you book a 6-month baby photoshoot or milestone session, here’s what you can expect:
- A relaxed, baby-led session — I won’t force them to do anything they don’t want to. We simply move on and come back to that pose it if they’ll let us. Typical poses for the sitter age is sitting, laying on back playing with feet and laying on their belly. My goal is to capture everything you want to remember about them at this age.
- Minimalist, white / neutral setups that keep the focus on your baby
- A safe and cozy studio environment with everything you need
Milestone sessions typically last 20-30 minutes, giving us plenty of time to capture natural smiles, silly faces, and those heart-melting little moments. Family sessions typically last 45 minutes to 1 hour so we can, also, capture the family interactions and individual photos.
Do you prefer and in-home or outdoor sitter session?
I proudly serve families throughout:
- Birmingham, AL
- Homewood
- Vestavia Hills
- Mountain Brook
- Hoover
- and surrounding cities
When to Book Your Baby’s Milestone Session
The best time to schedule a sitter milestone session is when your baby is sitting confidently — usually around 6 to 9 months — and before they’re crawling away too quickly.
I recommend booking in advance, especially for weekend and outdoor availability. If you’re planning ahead for a first birthday photoshoot or a cake smash session, we can coordinate those milestones too!
How Much Does a Session Cost?
I have different options for a sitter milestone session depending on your wants and needs. Please check my pricing and package options here.
Ready to Book Your Birmingham Baby Photography Session?
Contact me today to book your session.
Laura Cardan, also, offers newborn, 1st birthday and family photography sessions in studio and on-location.