There’s truly no single “best” time—every stage of your baby’s first year is filled with unique moments worth capturing. From the earliest days to the first steps, each session highlights a different part of your child’s growth and personality.

Here’s a look at some popular milestones we love to photograph:

• Newborn to 3 months: These early sessions are perfect for capturing the quiet, tender moments of infancy—tiny features, swaddled snuggles, and the special bond between baby and parents.
• Around 3 months: Babies start to show their first smiles and become more alert, offering sweet, expressive portraits.
• At 6 months: Most babies are sitting up and showing more personality, making this a wonderful time for natural, engaging photos.
• Around 8 months: Some babies begin standing with support or even taking early steps. Their curiosity and expressions are a joy to photograph.
• 9 to 12 months: As babies become more mobile and adventurous, we capture their growing independence and playful spirit.

Many families choose to schedule multiple sessions throughout the first year to preserve these precious milestones. We’re here to help you tell your baby’s story—one beautiful portrait at a time.

It is generally best to schedule a baby or small child’s appointment after their feeding and nap times so they are feeling their best.

Yes. We welcome props that are meaningful to your child. Our portrait consultant will be happy to discuss all prop options with you.

Yes. A beautiful portrait of you and your child will not only be meaningful to you today, but your child will cherish it in the years ahead. Refer to the session table above for pricing details-this would fall under group portrait.

Proper fit is key—clothing that fits well helps keep the focus on your child’s natural charm. Outfits that are too large can be distracting and take attention away from the portrait’s overall impact.

Our photographers carefully consider the colors your child is wearing and choose backdrops that enhance the look and feel of each portrait.

For indoor sessions, our studio is fully equipped with a variety of high-quality backgrounds. We’ve found that:

• White and pastel clothing works best with light-colored backgrounds.
• Medium to dark tones photograph beautifully against darker backdrops.

For outdoor sessions, earth tones such as green, brown, blue, maroon, and tan tend to blend well with natural settings and create warm, timeless images.

For home or on-location sessions, you’ll have more flexibility, and we’ll work with your environment to find the most flattering setup.

During your complimentary portrait consultation, we’ll go over color suggestions, show you background samples, and help you choose wardrobe options that will bring out the best in your child’s portraits.

Yes. When photographing your children in a group portrait, it is wise to coordinate the color of the children’s clothing. See our Family FAQ for more information on color coordinating.

Yes. Mark Lawrence Photographers has a staff of excellent photo artists to clean up the final portrait. Extensive retouching can be done at an additional cost

Most times of the year, we generally can schedule an appointment for a consultation within a week. During the summer and fall months, it tends to be a week or two.