Don't Miss Stages for Children's Portraits

Have you ever said "I wish I hadn't photographed my child at that stage?"

I'm going to guess that the answer is "Of course not!"

As a St Louis portrait photographer, people always ask me when they should have their children photographed. My answer will always be "Now, while you're thinking about it."

As we move forward, we can make a plan to capture the upcoming stages and milestones at the pace you choose. Don't let the overwhelming details stand in your way when it comes to professionally photographing your family.

Start with where you are now. Enlist help, and create a plan with a professional you trust who can be your family's photographer. Here are the recommendations I give my clients.

PORTRAIT STAGES and MILESTONES

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STAGE ONE • BABYHOOD

Newborn

6 to 8 months

1 year - Milestone Portrait

STAGE TWO • THE TODDLER

18 months

2 years

3 years - Key Milestone Portrait

STAGE THREE • CHILDHOOD

4 years

5 years - Milestone Portrait

8 years

STAGE FOUR • YOUTH

10 years - Milestone Portrait

12 years

14 years

STAGE FIVE • YOUNG ADULT

16 years

18 years - Milestone Portrait

If you would like to take the next step in planning your child's heirloom portraits or simply learn more about my full-service approach to photography, from clothing consultation to installation of your finished artwork, I would love to hear from you.

Please feel free to text or call me at 314-644-1616. You can also email me at shana@shanawatkins.com. I can’t wait to help you celebrate this chapter in your family's life.