Harper’s 6-Month Milestone Session | Beavercreek, Ohio Baby Photographer

I've known my friend Olivia since she was a child and this past Saturday I had the opportunity to photograph her sweet little girl, Harper, at Beavercreek Ohio’s Focus Studios. Time moves quickly and it feels like just yesterday that I captured Olivia's extended family when Harper was only a few weeks old. Now, we celebrate her 6-month milestone!

Seeing how much Harper has grown reminds me why I do what I do. I love helping parents slow down and savor this season.…

Why should I book a milestone session?

Babies don’t keep! Photographing our babies helps us lock in all the memories: the chubby cheeks, toothless grins and the thigh rolls. I’m always sure to grab close ups of baby’s hands , feet etc. so you will have those images to look back at as your baby grows.

6 months is such a sweet time for a milestone session because baby is learning SO much. They can often sit around this time and usually have lots of smiles. They’re still a baby, but starting to show so much of who they are and their little personalities are so fun to capture. They’re slightly more predictable at this age, so we can easily plan around nap and feeding times ensuring that they will be happy during the session.

How to prepare for a milestone session?

Before the session, Olivia and I talked through all the details and chose some pieces from the client closet. Aren't these little outfits so cute?! I will work with you on all the details to make sure we pick a time that is suitable for your baby, that they will be well rested and relaxed. We talk through outfit choices (there are some client closet options), what to bring (like snacks) and how the session will go.

My sessions are relaxed and we flow with the baby and what she or he needs. Harper needed a couple snack breaks (which is a-okay with me) and then she was right back to her smiley self! I want to make sure you never feel pressure to rush and know that I will do all the hard work!

Where should I take my baby’s milestone photos?

You can choose anywhere! A park, a field, the studio- the choice is up to you. Think about the look and feel you are hoping for. Do you want to choose somewhere that is special to them and you? Maybe a park you walk in every day or week. Or would you like the clean light and warmth of the studio? Whatever you choose, I’ll be sure to document your baby as they are right now so whenever you want to remember these moments you can look back at the pictures we capture during our time together.

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We chose to shoot in studio with soft light. It was perfect, especially since the Beavercreek, Ohio weather is quite unpredictable during this time of year. The warmth of the sun shone through the window as we took pictures. Harper giggled and smiled as we played. It was such a joy to see how much she has grown and to see her little personality coming alive.

What should I bring to a baby milestone session?

I encourage my parents to bring multiple outfits for variety in the gallery as well as back ups in case of any spit up or blow outs (it happens to all of us!)… I also encourage snacks or a bottle of milk in case baby needs a little snacky snack. Some other ideas of what to bring for a 6 month milestone session are: baby’s favorite toys/books, meaningful items like handmade blankets or stuffies received from loved ones. Monogrammed items that you want to remember or anything that might make baby laugh/smile.

Olivia brought along a little book which Harper enjoyed looking at!

I'm incredibly grateful to be part of this family’s story. It’s a gift to witness the love and joy little Harper brings to their life. These gentle portraits will last a lifetime... it's often the simplest moments that make life so very special.

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