Virginia Beach baby photographer
Baby’s First Year Collective
Newborn, Milestone & First Year Portraits
Baby’s First Year cOLLECTIVE
A curated first-year portrait commission, thoughtfully designed to tell your baby’s story in art.
If you’re looking for a Virginia Beach baby photographer to document your baby’s first year, you’re in the right place. From those first newborn days to six-month milestones and a first birthday, this season passes more quickly than we expect.
The Baby’s First Year Collective was created to preserve each chapter in a way that feels both timeless and intentional. Rather than a series of disconnected sessions, it’s a thoughtfully curated body of work that grows with your child—each portrait designed to become part of your home and a lasting reflection of this fleeting first year.
What Does a Baby’s First Year Include?
• Newborn (first 2 weeks)
• 6-8 months (sitting, personality)
• One year (standing, first birthday)
• Priority booking and exclusive offerings
• Use of childrens wardrobe
• 10% off all collections and a la carte items
$795
Please note: The membership fee covers retainer fees for selected bookings and includes only items listed above.
Digital images and art products are not included in the session membership fee. Collections and à la carte items for each session are ordered separately at each gallery reveal.
first year sessions
NEWBORN PORTRAITS
Nothing is more precious or fleeting than a tiny newborn. Pure & Simple portraits allow your baby’s features to be the focus.
SITTER SESSION
(Around Six to 8 Months)
Sitter sessions celebrate joyful smiles, chubby cheeks, and the moment your baby begins to sit and explore the world.
FIRST BIRTHDAY
A first birthday session celebrates your baby’s first year and marks the transition from babyhood into toddlerhood with timeless portraits and optional cake smash imagery.
WHEN SHOULD YOU BOOK BABY’S FIRST YEAR PORTRAITS?
I recommend reserving your membership during your second trimester to ensure availability for your newborn session. Because I accept a limited number of Collective members each year, booking early allows us to plan each session with care and intention.
From there, everything is thoughtfully guided. Newborn portraits are typically scheduled within the first two weeks, followed by milestone sessions as your baby begins to sit and, later, celebrate their first birthday.
Designed to Live Beautifully in Your Home
Many families choose to commission an Heirloom First Year Album, a custom-designed book that grows with each milestone session. Each chapter is added as your baby grows, creating a tangible record of their first year.
Just as meaningful are the pieces that live within your home each day. A collection of framed portraits—often added to over time—becomes a quiet, beautiful story on your walls. From those first newborn days to sitting, standing, and a first birthday, each image finds its place, creating a visual timeline of your child’s earliest years.
Together, these pieces preserve both the full narrative and the everyday moments. Your favorite images are hand-bound into an album with lay-flat pages and printed on archival fine art paper, while select portraits are thoughtfully framed to be seen and enjoyed daily.
Choose from an array of linen album covers and classic frame finishes, each selected to complement your home and ensure these pieces feel as timeless years from now as they do today.
Is the Baby’s First Year Collective Right for You?
This experience is for you if:
- You don’t want to miss a single stage of your baby’s first year
- You find yourself wishing time would slow down, even just a little
- You value printed artwork over images that live on a screen
- You want your baby’s first year thoughtfully documented from beginning to end
- You appreciate having everything planned and guided for you
- You love the idea of a cohesive collection, rather than scattered sessions
- You want portraits that feel as beautiful in your home as they do meaningful to your family
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frequently asked questions
When should I reserve my Collective membership?
I recommend reserving your membership during your second trimester to ensure availability for your newborn session. Because I only accept a limited number of Collective members each year, early booking allows us to plan your sessions with care and intention.
Where do the sessions take place?
All sessions are held in my studio. The space is designed for comfort and calm, with two settings: a cozy lifestyle area and an all-white, minimalist portrait space.
Can siblings or parents be included?
Yes, absolutely. While the focus is on your baby’s milestones, I always welcome parents and siblings for select portraits within each session. These images help tell the complete story of your baby’s first year and the love that surrounds them.
Do I receive digital images?
Digital images are available for purchase with artwork or as part of a collection. Most families choose both, heirloom pieces for their walls and albums, and digital images for safekeeping.
What is included with each session?
Each session includes my complete styling guidance, access to the client wardrobe, and the option for professional hair and makeup for mom. After each session, you’ll have the option to create artwork or wait until the end custom frames, albums, or prints to beautifully display your portraits.
Do I have to schedule all three sessions right away?
No. We’ll begin with your newborn session, then plan your next two sessions based on your baby’s milestones, typically around six months (when they can sit unassisted) and one year (standing or walking). I’ll reach out when it’s time to schedule the next session so everything feels effortless.
What kind of artwork can I create through the Collective?
Many families choose to design a wall gallery or a custom album that brings all three sessions together. I’ll guide you through selecting the pieces that best fit your home and style so your portraits tell a cohesive story — one that grows more meaningful with time.