8 Life Milestones That Deserve Professional Photographs

There is no perfect time to be photographed with those you love most in the world, but there are inevitably some big life moments which might prompt you to “capture the moment”! With this in mind, I’ve outlined eight milestones that are perfect occasions to celebrate with a professional photography session…

1. Pregnancy Announcement or Maternity Shoot
   What could be more exciting than inviting a new little person into your family?! This is such a precious moment for any Mum-to-be. Your body is changing day by day as it builds your precious baby and a maternity shoot will capture the beauty of your unique pregnancy, so as your child grows up you have the photographs to remind you of this special time.

2. Newborn or Baby’s First Year
   The arrival of a new baby and their first year goes by so fast! In that first 12 months they change so quickly and it’s important to capture those first smiles, that crawl or bum shuffle and those tentative, wobbly first steps. A professional photography session can document the early days in beautiful images which guarantee happy smiles when they’re revisited in years to come.

3. Graduation
   Marking the completion of Secondary School, College or University is a significant achievement worth capturing. Photographs can include cap and gown portraits with your favourite people, along with more casual or creative photographs that reflect this big moment in your journey.

4. Engagement
   Making the decision to spend the rest of your life with someone is a big deal and definitely a moment worth celebrating! As a wedding photographer, I photographed many engagement sessions and I always feel like these portraits are best taken in meaningful locations to the couple in question. You want your engagement portraits to capture your lives just as they are in that moment, with all the excitement and anticipation of a new chapter ahead.

5. Wedding Anniversary
   Whether it’s your first, tenth or fiftieth, a significant wedding anniversary is a great excuse to celebrate your relationship! Your relationship has evolved since you said I do and a photography session can capture you both exactly as you are now; continuing to invest in each other every day and build your life together.

6. Career Achievement or Promotion
   Reaching a significant milestone in your career, such as a promotion, starting a new business or retiring, is a major achievement. A photography session with your family or your team can be a great way celebrate this success and reflect your professional growth.

7. Major Birthday e.g. 18th, 30th, 50th or even 90th!
   Milestone birthdays are special occasions that often mark the start of a new decade or significant life stage. A photo shoot with those who are most important to you at this stage of life can capture a big moment in your story.

8. Family Reunion or Generational Portrait
   Gathering the entire family together, especially across generations, is a rare and special event. A professional photography session can preserve the memories of a family reunion and create a legacy portrait that includes grandparents, parents, uncles, aunts, cousins and all the little people, who together make up your unique clan!

These milestones not only mark important life events, but also create tangible memories which can be displayed in handcrafted albums or on the walls of home as daily reminders of the achievements and the people that mean most to you in life.

If you have a milestone coming up and would like to mark the occasion with beautiful photography then I’d love to hear from you! Give me a call and tell me all about it…