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Milestone
Sessions

Document your little ones 

growth

Capture the precious milestones of your baby's first year with my custom milestone sessions. From sweet sitter sessions to cake smash sessions, I focus on creating beautiful memories that celebrate your little one's growth. Let me help you document these unforgettable moments from ages 6-12 months. 

baby portrait baby boy in metal wash tub having bath

The Experience

Milestone:

Celebrate the happiness of your child's milestone session with a charming experience designed just for them! Witness their pride as they sit independently, surrounded by personalized backdrops, and fun props. Basic milestone sessions can run up to 90 minutes and are best suited to babies that can sit unassisted, but this isn't a must.  If you have a baby that hasn't reached that milestone yet, don't worry!  We can still have a delightful session!

Cakesmash:

Mark your child's first birthday with a stylish custom session that encapsulates the joy and excitement of this significant milestone. Every detail, from a simple yet beautifully designed cake to  balloons and cute outfits, will be carefully curated. 

These sessions include birthday portraits in an outfit of your choice, either your own or one of mine.  Then we get to the fun part.  Portraits of your cutie tasting and hopefully destroying their cake followed by an adorable and most likely very necessary bubble bath in one of my cute tub props!

Let’s make this session truly unforgettable!

Milestone Session
Investment

My pricing is straightforward.  When you book you are required to pay a deposit of $200 which is non-refundable.  This secures your session date as well as covers my time.  After your session you can choose from one of 3 image collections. 

Investment Starts at $700 

baby boy sitting in newborn bowl prop
cake smash with baby hand in cake

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I book a milestone session?

6-12 months is the ideal age for these sessions and you should book a few months in advance if you can. 

How long are the sessions?

Sessions can run anywhere between 1-2 hours depending on the session.  Cake smashes are 2 hours.

Can we/our other children be in the photos?

Unfortunately no.  These sessions are just for baby.  Although we can incorporate parents hands or arms to assist with posing. 

Is the cake included with the smash sessions?

Yes!  I do this because I aim for a more simple and neutral aesthetic as to not distract from your precious little one.  Also, vibrant icing colours can stain badly and I'd like to avoid that!  If your little one has an allergy however, please let me know and we can work something out or you can have someone make one for you.

What should we bring to the session?

Anything your baby might need as far as snacks and drinks, diapers and necessities.  Special outfits or accessories if you like.

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Vanessa Koenig is an award winning photographer based in Hythe,  Alberta that specializes in Newborn, Maternity, Children and Family portrait photography.

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