First Year Milestone Session

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A Sunshine-Inspired First Birthday Session

As an Indianapolis newborn photographer, I get to see a lot of creative ideas in the studio. This “you are my sunshine” theme was such a fun way to mark a first birthday. Soft pinks, warm yellows, and touches of gold kept everything light and clean. These colors photograph beautifully and never overpower the baby. […]

Baby eating cake with sunshine backdrop in Indianapolis studio.

This Red-Haired Beauty Stole the Show at Her Sitter Session

I met this sweet girl again for her milestone session. I’m an Indianapolis photographer, so I see a lot of babies during that first year. This little one is part of my Grow With Me package, which means I get to follow her from newborn to one year. I love that part of my job. […]

Why the Sitter Milestone Is One of My Favorite Stages to Photograph

That Sweet Spot Between Baby and Toddler There’s something about the sitter stage that gets me every time. Around 6–8 months, babies are full of expression and joy. They can sit on their own but usually aren’t crawling away yet – which makes it perfect for photos! This age is full of curiosity. Big eyes, […]

Six-month-old baby smiling at camera during milestone photo shoot in Indianapolis studio
First Year Down 1st birthday cake smash session

First Year Down – Football Cake Smash Session

This little guy just turned one, and we celebrated with a football-themed cake smash! The theme was First Year Down and the setup included brown and green colors to match. He was such a happy baby. He smiled the whole time and absolutely loved his cake. Not all kids do, but he was all in! […]

From Newborn to First Birthday: Celebrating Milestones with an Indianapolis Child Photographer

I met this sweet boy when he was just days old. Bright eyes. Tiny fingers. Newborn perfection. A Year of Milestones His moms booked a Grow with Me package—four sessions during his first year. We started with his newborn session. Then a four-month milestone when he could hold his head up. Next was his sitter […]

Under the sea 1st birthday cake smash session - Indianapolis photographer
silly faces from the birthday girl

Taylor Swift 1st Birthday Cake Smash Session – Indianapolis Photographer

Okay, I have to say—I was so excited when this family asked for a Taylor Swift-themed cake smash. Pastel pinks, purples, and teals? Yes, please. They picked the perfect outfit—a sweet purple dress that worked beautifully with the soft pop-star inspired backdrop I designed just for this session. The colors were fun and girly without […]

Teddy Bear Cake Smash – Indianapolis Photographer

This sweet little guy just turned one, and I got to help him celebrate with a teddy bear-themed cake smash session! As an Indianapolis photographer, these first birthday milestone sessions are some of my favorites. They’re messy, unpredictable, and full of personality—just like toddlers. We started with some simple portraits, and I made sure to […]

sweet birthday boy eating cake
KristeenMarie Photography milestone session with baby in studio in Indianapolis

From Newborn to Sitting: Why 6-8 Month Milestone Sessions Matter | Indianapolis Newborn Photographer

That sweet newborn stage? It goes by fast. But just when you think you’ve soaked it all in, your baby changes again—quickly. Why Milestone Sessions Matter Around 6-8 months, something amazing happens. Babies start sitting. They interact. They smile with their whole face. They light up when they see you. They show off those chunky […]

Wildflower Cake Smash Session – Celebrating One Year with This Sweet Girl

As an Indianapolis Photographer, one of my favorite things is watching babies grow during their first year. This little birthday girl? I’ve had the joy of photographing her since she was brand new. Her family booked my Grow with Me package, which includes multiple sessions throughout baby’s first year. From those sleepy newborn snuggles to […]

happy 1 year old birthday girl
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A Sweet 7-Month Sitter Session | Indianapolis Photographer

This sweet girl stole the show at her 7-month sitter session! I’ve been photographing this family for more years than I can remember, and it’s been such a joy watching them grow. With four older brothers, this little lady is already the star of the family, and she wears that title so well. She was […]

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