Most families can’t wait to document those first couple of weeks with a newborn—tiny feet, sleepy yawns, curled-up poses. But as a mom of two and a longtime photographer, I’ve noticed there’s an entire world of development and wonder waiting beyond that first month. Babies change more during their first year of life than any other time in their entire lifetime! This is why my Baby Plan is an extremely popular option for Boston area parents after they capture their newborn photographs. From budding smiles at four months to the wobbly stands at a year, each stage is worth capturing in its own right. Here’s why.

The Four Months Belly Time Session: Personality Emerges

By 3-4 months, baby’s features are more defined, and they’re starting to show off a glimmer of personality. Maybe your little one is already cooing and making direct eye contact, or you’ve spotted their very first attempts at rolling over.

Photo Tips & Focus

Tummy Time Triumphs: We’ll highlight those determined expressions as your baby lifts their head.
Subtle Smiles & Eye Contact: They might be brief, but capturing that early interaction can be priceless.
Mom & Dad Involvement: I encourage parents to join in for at least a few frames—your gentle support and love make for sweet, genuine moments.

Four-month-old baby lying on a white rug wearing a hand-knit blue outfit during a milestone photography session, showcasing baby’s development and handmade clothing details.

Four-month-old baby lying on a soft blue rug wearing blue pajamas and holding a wooden toy camera during a milestone baby photography session.

Four-month-old baby wearing a teddy bear hat, sticking tongue out while lying among plush teddy bears during a themed milestone photo session.

Four-month-old baby held by mom during a professional Boston-based baby photography session, capturing parent-child bonding and milestone moments.

Boston-based baby boy lying naked with his adorable bum visible, set against a blue backdrop during a professional newborn photography session.

Newborn baby wearing an adorable cream outfit during a professional baby photography session, showcasing soft fabrics and classic baby style.

Six Months: The Sitting Stage

By now, a baby’s curiosity has skyrocketed. Around six months, many babies can sit up (even if a bit wobbly) and are fascinated by the world around them. They might grab toys, giggle at silly faces, or light up at the mere sight of Mom or Dad.

Photo Tips & Focus

Playful Interaction: We can capture baby’s reactions to peekaboo or toys, highlighting blossoming hand-eye coordination.
Sitting Portraits: Supported or otherwise, sitting poses give a lovely, upright perspective—and you get to see how baby’s facial expressions have become even more animated.
Vibrant Props: Simple, colorful items can keep baby engaged without overtaking the scene. A plush blanket or soft rug for texture helps them stay comfy if they topple over.
Outdoor images and family images are popular at this age

Six-month-old baby showcasing new sitting skills during a professional baby plan photography session, dressed in a chef-themed outfit among a custom spaghetti themed set.

Laughing six-month-old girl dressed in blue, holding a hand-knit rabbit toy during a professional baby photography session, capturing her joyful expression and adorable details.

Baby girl showing new sitting skills, wearing only a pink hat, during a professional baby photography session against a clean white backdrop, highlighting her milestone moment.

Baby girl sitting independently, showing her adorable bum and reaching for a teddy bear during a professional baby photography session, capturing her playful milestone moment.

Six-month-old baby girl laughing during a Baby Plan session with Alternate Angles Photography, set against a colorful yellow and pink flower backdrop, capturing her joyful expression and milestone moment.

Naked six-month-old baby during a Baby Plan session, posed in a classic white set, showcasing their milestone development in a professional baby photography session.

Baby girl dressed in a gorgeous green dress and white bow during a professional boho-themed baby photography session, capturing her sweet style and natural charm.

Baby girl proudly standing for the first time, holding onto a child's chair during a professional milestone baby photography session, capturing her important developmental moment.

Six-month-old baby girl wearing a half-birthday party hat, surrounded by pink balloons during a professional milestone baby photography session, celebrating her half-birthday moment.

Six-month-old baby sitting in a colander, surrounded by ingredients for an Italian spaghetti meal, smiling widely during a professional baby photography session, capturing a playful and unique milestone moment.

Twelve Months: A Tiny Toddler in the Making

A baby’s first year goes by so quickly. At twelve months, you might find them pulling themselves up, maybe taking those first shaky steps, or exploring new ways to express personality (pointing at things, babbling words, or clapping with delight).

Photo Tips & Focus

Standing & Moving Shots: Even if they can’t walk unaided, capturing that moment of trying to balance is beyond endearing.
Big Expressions & Curiosity: By now, babies often have a favorite game or a go-to silly face—great for candid frames.
Fabulous age to capture the relationships that have been built between siblings and parents
FUN SETS!

One-year-old baby sitting in a box, flashing a huge smile during a professional first-year milestone photography session, capturing their joyful personality and growth.

Outdoor photo of one-year-old baby girl wearing a pink tutu and matching pink shirt with the number one printed on it, held by mom during a professional first-year milestone photography session.

Celebratory photo of one-year-old girl in a pink tutu and lace top, captured by Boston area photographer Laura Pineda during a professional first-year milestone photography session.

One-year-old girl sitting in a boho-styled set during a professional first-year milestone photography session, showcasing her playful personality and stylish backdrop.

One-year-old baby showing new sitting skills outdoors in fall leaves, sitting in a cream bowl during a professional baby photography session, capturing the autumn season and milestone moment.

Baby sitting on a bed surrounded by tall grass in a fall setting during a professional baby photography session, capturing the autumn vibe and milestone moment.

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