Book a Milestone Photoshoot

Watching You Grow


I am so thrilled that you’ve decided to capture this amazing time for your baby. With nearly 20 years of baby photography experience, I can tell you firsthand how happy and thankful my clients are when they see their memories as family heirlooms on their walls. Year after year, their homes are filled with love and magical memories because they know how important capturing each milestone and moment is. As your family grows, your children will see how much they are loved, with beautiful, tangible memories and photographic art to treasure. Thank you for this opportunity to share with you my gift. I can’t wait to collaborate with you.

—Amy

Planning a Photoshoot

Booking your session is simple. Milestone sessions are for children of any age, and they are for just one child only. If you have more than one child that you’d like photographed, please book a family portrait session.

To secure your session, we provide the convenience of two simple payments: Your session fee is due when reserving your day. This is for your photographer’s time and costs associated with shooting, planning, and styling your session. The minimum package of $550 is due on your session day. This credit will be applied to your portrait order. You’ll have the option to upgrade your package by adding extra files or portraits if desired.

  • Baby Milestone Session $75

    One-hour milestone portrait session. One child only

    For children 3 months and older

    Use of all props, wraps, headbands, and hats

    Digital files and portraits are sold separately

    Hand retouching for your portrait order

    Printing release for digital files

    *You may book this session for a cake smash when bringing your own cake

  • Birthday & Cake Smash $125

    One-hour milestone portrait session. One child only

    Simple frosted smash cake from Cakerella Creations

    Use of all props, wraps, headbands, and hats

    Digital files and portraits are sold separately

    Hand retouching for your portrait order

    Printing release for digital files

  • The First Year Plan $185 per month

    The first-year plan is a 10-month subscription plan of $185 per month. You may choose to add files or portraits to your package at your view and order appointments.

    Three milestone studio portrait sessions.

    4 Month

    7 Month

    12 Month

    Immediate family welcome to all sessions

    Simple frosted smash cake from Cakerella Creations for the 12-month session

    Use of all props, wraps, headbands, and hats

    Includes the studio minimum of 6- digital files per session (18 total)

    Additional digital files and portrait packages are available

    Hand retouching for your portrait order

    Printing release for digital files

Milestone Baby Photography FAQs

When should I book a milestone session?

I can photograph a baby at any age and always get beautiful portraits. The most common milestones are:

4-5 Months - Smiling, holding feet, and holding head up during belly time.

6-7 Months - Laughing, sitting, strong belly time, and scooting or crawling.

9-10 Months - Assisted standing, crawling, sitting, clapping.

12-13 Months - Standing, Walking, and smashing birthday cakes.

What do I need to prepare for my baby photos?

Baby photography sessions are up to one hour and include several poses and backdrops. You're welcome to bring along anything you'd like your baby to be photographed in. Outfit changes are fun. I provide a variety of baby wraps, headbands, hats, and props. 

How much do baby photos cost?

Quality professional photography is considered an investment in your family's art. Prices range depending on your photographic needs. Most clients invest between $600 and $2000 for their portrait collection. We offer full-resolution digital files, heirloom-quality printed art pieces, and packages that combine digital and printed art.

We are a full-service studio which means your portraits can be printed and framed, wrapped in canvas, or arranged in a beautiful heirloom album.

I'm Amy,

As a baby photographer, the essence of your baby is my art. I love capturing the fleeting moments of pure sweetness and wonder. I'm passionate about crafting images that not only reflect the deep love and connection you share with your little one but also showcase the beauty of this precious stage in your baby's life. I look forward to meeting your baby and creating breathtaking images of your unique little one.

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Amy Dawnelle Photography Inc.

Temecula Baby Photographer