Those childhood years are filled with so many precious memories. The challenge of trying to document each stage of your child’s life as they grow can sometimes seem overwhelming. Especially when it seems, at times, like the years are racing by without a moment to pause and catch your breath.
Carla and I being mothers ourselves, we understand the feeling of wanting to freeze time and savour every moment of your little one’s childhood.
Having regular portraits taken of your child, or children, is an amazing way to create long-lasting memories that you can look back on and treasure for a lifetime.
Suggestions on when to have portraits taken of your children
Here are some ideas about the best times to take photographs of your children, to make sure that each stage of those early years is properly captured.
1. The newborn stage
If you’re expecting a baby, this is probably something you’ve considered already. Although we always say there is no wrong time to photograph your baby, having portraits taken within their first few weeks is a great way to document this amazing stage in your little one’s life.
Newborn portraits make the perfect artwork to hang up around your family home. If you want more information, read more about our RICH and PURE newborn portrait sessions.
By the way, older siblings are welcome to come along and get involved in the baby’s portrait session too! We can create some adorable sibling portraits for you!
Related reading: Five popular ways to celebrate the birth of your baby
2. Within their first year (Milestone sessions)
Following the newborn stage, the next few months of your child’s life will be filled with lots of exciting “firsts”. Such as the first time they roll over or are able to sit up unaided.
You’ll start to see their personalities really starting to take shape! It’s incredible how many changes you’ll be able to see in them from even just a few months of age!
Our milestone sessions are always a lot of fun. Filled with plenty of giggles and curious expressions, we’ll capture a set of gorgeous portraits of your little one. It’s always amazing being able to see how much they’ve changed in such a short period of time.
Remember, life with a young baby is busy. Time flies and this stage will be gone in a flash. So do check out our Milestone Sessions to make sure you have the chance to document this precious stage properly.
We have a blog post dedicated to some of the other fun things you can do with your child during their first year if you’d like some more ideas!
Related reading: When to photography your baby: A guide to first-year milestones
3. On their first birthday
Your child’s first birthday is a huge cause for celebration! First birthday sessions are always a lot of fun, and during your session, we’ll make sure to capture a variety of gorgeous images of your little one in a relaxed setting.
4. Starting school
Your child starting school is another huge stage in their life and one you’ll want to document in photographs.
This major milestone is a time when you can feel both incredibly proud of how far your child has come in just a few years but also nervous about the change in routine.
Having a professional school portrait session at Kinghsill Studios can be a great chance to embrace the change and take some time as a family to relax and enjoy all the excitement associated with this stage.
5. Entering the teen years
Documenting that precious teenage period is no less important than those childhood years!
Many families choose to return to our photograph studio year after year, and it’s amazing to see how much the children have grown over the years.
6. As they head off for new adventures…
As your child takes their first steps out into the world, this is another stage filled with anticipation. They’re taking their first steps towards adulthood, and this massive change is a tough one for many parents.
Whether they’re leaving school and heading off to higher education, starting their first job or learning how to drive, all of these huge milestones are worth documenting.
Having regular portraits taken of your child and family means you have plenty of captured memories that you can look back on throughout the years. Not only will you get great pleasure from the photos, but once they’re grown up, they’ll also love having all these photographs from their childhood to look back on!
Book to have portraits taken of your children with Kingshill Studios
If you’re looking to schedule a portrait session for your child or children, get in touch with us now to find out more. We’d love to chat with you about documenting any of these important milestones in your family’s life.
Related reading: Why choose us as your family photographer?
