3-5 Months | Tummy Time Milestone

Around this age, babies often begin:

• Smiling more consistently
• Pushing up during tummy time
• Making more eye contact
• Showing early personality

These sessions are sweet, simple, and focused on those first expressive interactions.

6-8 Months | Sitting Milestone

This is one of the most popular ages for milestone portraits.

At this stage, babies are often:

• Sitting independently
• Smiling easily
• Curious about everything
• Full of personality
• Not yet constantly running away 🙂

This age photographs beautifully for classic baby portraits.

1 Year + Up | First Birthday Milestone

If all of the bells and whistles of a Cake Smash Session sound overwhelming, you can still book a Milestone Session for your childs birthday portraits.

Families often choose:

• Simple birthday setups with a numbered balloon, a cupcake or cake can even be added on to your session
• Family portraits
• Classic, timeless images to document the transition from baby to toddler

These sessions capture so much personality!

Older Babies And Toddlers Matter Too

Honestly, some parents think milestone sessions stop after age one.

But there are so many beautiful stages afterward too:

• Standing
• Walking
• Missing teeth
• Toddler expressions
• Sibling bonds
• Big personality changes

There’s never really a “last” meaningful stage.

What Are Milestone Sessions Like?

My milestone sessions are designed to feel timeless, simple, and focused on your child.

Rather than overly distracting props or busy themes, I focus heavily on:

• Expression
• Personality
• Connection
• Developmental milestones
• Timeless portraits families will still love years later

Looking For A Milestone Photographer In The Bay Area?

Learn more about milestone sessions here: https://www.sarapopephotography.com/bay-area-baby-photographer/