Heather’d Violet Photography Blog | March 2024

During your baby’s magical first year, you have the option to have a series of portraits to highlight the different stages of development during that year. Milestone photos are popular among families everywhere. After all, your baby will only be a baby once! But of course, there are a lot of demands on your time and your wallet during that first year too, so you might ask yourself whether milestone photography is worth it.

That’s a question every family needs to answer for themselves based on their own circumstances. Here are a few of the benefits to keep in mind.

Creating a Sentimental Timeline of Baby’s First Year

It goes without saying that your baby will change so much in their first year. But when you’re with them day in and day out, you might not always see those changes as they happen. With a series of milestone photo sessions, you’ll have a photographic timeline of every beautiful stage your child has grown through. It’s a wonderful way to be able to look back on this journey and see when different elements of your child’s personality started to emerge in these early months.

Preserving a Piece of This Brief Moment in Life

There’s a saying about parenthood that the days are long but the years are short. Your baby’s first year might feel like it lasts ages while you’re in it because it’s so all-consuming to care for an infant. Trust me, one day it will feel like this year of change and growth was over in a heartbeat. You don’t want to look back and realize you have few mementos of this time. Baby milestone photos give you a lifelong heirloom that will let you relive this time of your life no matter how many years go by.

Always Being Prepared for Gifts, Cards, Etc.

Let’s be honest, all your friends and family love your baby! Baby photos make excellent gifts, whether in the form of a framed portrait or photo album or a gift that uses the photo within it. It’s so handy to have a fresh professional portrait of your baby available for these types of gifts and occasions!

Investing in Milestone Photography for Your Baby

As I noted, every family needs to weigh whether milestone baby photography fits into their budget. If it does, these photo sessions can become some of your favorite gifts you’ve given to yourself and your family. If you’re interested in learning more, contact Heather’d Violet Photography in Lafayette, IN.

heather’d violet Photography is based out of Lafayette, Indiana, and is owned and operated by Heather Toro, who specializes in maternity and newborn photography. heather’d violet Photography serves Lafayette, Indiana, and all surrounding areas. Follow along on Instagram.

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