Discover milestone photography sessions in the Seattle and Edmonds areas.

What to expect from your milestone session.

Milestone sessions are all about celebrating your child’s growth and personality during their first year and beyond. From sitter sessions (around 6–9 months) to first birthday cake smashes and every stage in between, these sessions are designed to highlight the little details you never want to forget.

With me as your Seattle and Edmonds area baby photographer, the process is simple. Once you reach out to book, we’ll secure your session date with a signed agreement and retainer, ensuring your spot is officially held on my calendar. Leading up to the session, we'll discuss what type of milestone session you would like and what that looks like for you.  For attire, I'll give you access to my client closet for your little one or you can bring outfits from home. I’ll  also share a helpful guide to ensure your little one feel comfortable, happy, and ready for photos.

When the day arrives, expect a relaxed, playful atmosphere where your child can shine. I’ll guide them gently through a mix of simple poses and candid moments, capturing everything from big smiles to curious expressions. Sessions can take place in my Edmonds home studio, in your home, or at an outdoor location in the Seattle area, depending on the season and your preference.

After your session, you’ll get a proofing gallery to choose your favorite images from. I'll then complete the final edits and you’ll receive a private online gallery filled with beautiful milestone portraits that celebrate this special stage of your child’s life.

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10 IMAGES

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Types of baby photography sessions available to book

Milestone Photography Session
in the Edmonds and Seattle areas

A meaningful opportunity to document the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren. These sessions focus on connection, storytelling, and preserving memories.


A playful session centered around bubbles. This setup naturally encourages interaction and is a great option for babies and toddlers who enjoy movement and play. Best scheduled as an outdoor session.


A studio session featuring your child in a shallow milk bath with optional florals, fruit, or seasonal styling elements. These sessions create clean, simple portraits with a unique look.



A portrait session focused on documenting your child's growth, personality, and interests as they move beyond the baby years. Designed to capture your little one as they are about to become a "Big Kid"


Designed for active toddlers. These sessions allow plenty of room for movement while documenting your child's personality and current stage of development.


Ideal for children who are beginning to walk or have recently become confident on their feet. These sessions focus on movement, exploration, and growing independence.

A first birthday session that includes traditional portraits of your little.. Parents may choose a simple setup, or upgrade to a themed session or cake smash. Session takes place in my Edmonds studio.

These sessions focus on babies who are beginning to lift their heads during tummy time and becoming more aware of the world around them. This stage is ideal for documenting early smiles and growing facial expressions.

Perfect for babies who can sit independently but aren't yet on the move.. This session focuses on documenting your baby's appearance and personality while they still have all their baby rolls..

This session is great for babies who are crawling, pulling up, or beginning to explore independently. These sessions document a stage that is often missed between sitting and walking.


$325

Starting at

Milestone Photography Session Information

Images
10 hand-edited high-res digital images that you pick from a proofs gallery. Additional hand-edited images or entire gallery is available à la carte.

Print release
Print release (for images in your package and ones purchased à la carte), allowing you to print as many photos as you like for your home or gifts.

Location
Milestone photography session can takes place at my home studio in Edmonds, WA, or a location of your choice in the Seattle area. Travel fees my apply for ferry fair, tolls, or travel over 30 miles from Edmonds

Payment schedule
Retainer is 50% of invoice to book this session.
Remaining 50% is due once session date is finalized after babies arrival.

Pricing
Base price: $325 + tax.
Twins: additional $200
Seasonal florals (photographer’s choice): +$200
Cake (photographers choice): +$75/cake
Themed Sessions: +$500
Additional hand-edited images: $20/image
Black & White edit on purchased images: $3/image
8x8 Layflat Album: $140
12x12 Canvas: $135

Milestone Photography Session Information

Images
10 hand-edited high-res digital images that you pick from a proofs gallery. Additional hand-edited images or entire gallery is available à la carte.

Print release
Print release (for images in your package and ones purchased à la carte), allowing you to print as many photos as you like for your home or gifts.

Location
Milestone photography session can takes place at my home studio in Edmonds, WA, or a location of your choice in the Seattle area. Travel fees my apply for ferry fair, tolls, or travel over 30 miles from Edmonds

Payment schedule
Retainer is 50% of invoice to book this session.
Remaining 50% is due once session date is finalized after babies arrival.

Pricing
Base price: $325 + tax.
Twins: additional $150
Seasonal florals (photographer’s choice): +$200
Cake (photographers choice) - $75/cake
Cake Smash Theme - $750
Additional hand-edited images: $20/image
B&W edit on purchased images $3/image8x8 Layflat Album $140
12x12 Canvas $135

The Storybook Collection

Bundle a Deluxe Maternity Photography Session, a Deluxe Newborn Photography Session, and two Milestone Sessions into one seamless collection. This full package ensures every stage — from bump to baby’s first year — is beautifully documented.

maternity • 1.5 hours

newborn • 2-3 hours

1st Milestone • 1 hour

2nd milestone • 1 hour

15 IMAGES each

HAND EDITED - HIGH RES

10 IMAGES each

HAND EDITED - HIGH RES

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$1525

Starting at

What comes with a maternity, newborn, and milestone package?

Images
15 hand-edited high-res digital images from both the maternity and the newborn photography sessions, that you pick from a proofing gallery (30 images total)..

10 hand-edited high-res digital images from both milestone photography sessions, that you pick from a proofing gallery (20 images total). Additional hand-edited images or entire gallery is available à la carte.

Print release
Print release (for images in your package and ones purchased à la carte), allowing you to print as many photos as you like for your home or gifts.


Location

Maternity photography session takes place either in your home or at a location of your choice in the Seattle or Edmonds area.

Newborn photography sessions take place in my home studio in Edmonds, WA

Milestone photography session can takes place at my home studio in Edmonds, WA, or a location of your choice in the Seattle area. Travel fees my apply for ferry fair, tolls, or travel over 30 miles from Edmonds






Payment schedule
Retainer is 40% of invoice to book this session.
Remaining balance will be split into four equal payments of 15% Each. payment is due 3 days before maternity photography session, once the newborn photography session date is finalized after baby's arrival, 3 days before each milestone session.

Session Duration
Maternity photography session is 1.5 hours.

Newborn photography session will be between 2 and 3 hours long. We will not be shooting the whole time. Pauses will be needed for diapering and feeding.

Each milestone session is 1 hour.

 



Pricing
Base price: $1525 + tax.
Twins: additional $200
Upgrade to Lifestyle Newborn Session: +$50 
Seasonal florals (photographer’s choice): +$200
Cake (photographers choice): +$75/cake
Themed Sessions: +$500
Additional hand-edited images: $20/image
Black & White edit on purchased images $3/image
8x8 Layflat Album $140
12x12 Canvas $135

What comes with a maternity, newborn, and milestone package?The Storybook Photography Package Information

Images
15 hand-edited high-res digital images from both the maternity and the newborn photography sessions, that you pick from a proofing gallery (30 images total)..

10 hand-edited high-res digital images from both milestone photography sessions, that you pick from a proofing gallery (20 images total). Additional hand-edited images or entire gallery is available à la carte.

Print release
Print release (for images in your package and ones purchased à la carte), allowing you to print as many photos as you like for your home or gifts.

Location
Maternity photography session takes place either in your home or at a location of your choice in the Seattle or Edmonds area.

Newborn photography sessions take place in my home studio in Edmonds, WA

Milestone photography session can takes place at my home studio in Edmonds, WA, or a location of your choice in the Seattle area. Travel fees my apply for ferry fair, tolls, or travel over 30 miles from Edmonds

Payment schedule
Retainer is 40% of invoice to book this session.
Remaining balance will be split into four equal payments of 15% Each. payment is due 3 days before maternity photography session, once the newborn photography session date is finalized after baby's arrival, 3 days before each milestone session.

Session Duration
Maternity photography session is 1.5 hours.

Newborn photography session will be between 2 and 3 hours long. We will not be shooting the whole time. Pauses will be needed for diapering and feeding.

Each milestone session is 1 hour.

 




Pricing
Base price: $1525 + tax.
Twins: additional $300
Upgrade to Lifestyle Newborn Session: $50 
Seasonal florals (photographer’s choice): +$200
Cake (photographers choice) - $75/cake
Cake Smash Theme - $750
Additional hand-edited images: $20/image
B&W edit on purchased images $3/image
8x8 Layflat Album $140
12x12 Canvas $135

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