As a parent, you’ll be amazed at how quickly your baby grows and changes in those first few months. Capturing these milestones through photography is a wonderful way to document the journey. But when is the best time to book a photography session? Here’s a guide to the key milestones and why they’re perfect for photos.

New parents lovingly holding their smiling newborn baby, with both parents gently kissing their baby,

Newborn (0-2 Weeks):


 The newborn stage is the perfect time to capture those sleepy, curled-up poses. Babies at this age are still very flexible and tend to sleep a lot, making it easier to create those peaceful, posed images. If you want those delicate newborn portraits, we aim to schedule your session within the first two weeks after birth.

Newborn baby peacefully sleeping in a cosy basket wrapped in soft green and white blankets during a photography session.

Tummy Time (3-4 Months):


By this age, your baby has started lifting their head during tummy time and may even be giving you some adorable smiles. These sessions capture a baby’s first real engagement with the world around them. It’s a great time to focus on their growing personality and curious expressions.

Baby lying on a soft pink backdrop during tummy time, wearing a floral headband and looking curiously at the camera

Sitting Up (6-9 Months):


This is one of the best times for a baby photoshoot. At this stage, babies are sitting up independently but usually aren’t crawling too fast yet, which makes it easy to capture them in a variety of adorable poses. Babies at this age are full of personality, and their chubby little faces and hands make for priceless images.

Happy baby sitting up in a wooden box, smiling brightly during a milestone photography session with a yellow background

cake smash (10-12 Months):


Once your baby begins to walk, a whole new world opens up for them! This milestone is perfect for an active, fun-filled photoshoot. Capture the joy on their face as they take their first steps or explore the world around them with new independence

Smiling baby boy celebrating his first birthday with a 'Boss Baby' themed cake smash. Large character cutouts

Each of these milestones offers a unique opportunity to document your baby’s growth. Booking sessions at these stages ensures that you’ll have beautiful photographs of your baby’s most important early achievements.