Minimal. Timeless. Gorgeous. Baby Milestone Photography in Portland, Oregon
Looking for minimal and timeless baby milestone portrait photography in Portland, Oregon? Then you’ve come to the right spot!
You scheduled your Portland Maternity Photography Session and Oregon Newborn Photography Session. Now what?
I am participating in a blog circle this month and am sharing a link to another amazing photographer in Minnesota! Be sure to check out her link at the end of this blog post.
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First Year Milestones
Now, it’s time to think about all of the exciting milestones your baby is going to go through during their first year of life. Things like rolling over, touching toes, sitting up, crawling, standing, walking… the list goes on. There are so many sweet milestones that happen in such a short period of time. The best way to cherish these moments is with a baby milestone session.
We’ll create beautiful keepsakes of your baby’s biggest achievements throughout their first year. Many of the families I work with love to schedule their milestone sessions around 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and/or 1 year. Although every baby is different, typically around the aforementioned months we get to see a new development, from rolling over to crawling to walking.
Packages
Most of the families I work with choose to enroll in my Baby Plan membership which includes 4 sessions in a 15 month time period. For a 4 session plan I recommend: Maternity, Newborn, Sitter, and First Birthday Sessions.
You can choose a petite baby milestone photography session of just baby or a full family milestone session.
We might be a great fit for your baby’s milestone photos if you:
- Love neutrals
- Are looking for a minimalist approach
- Want help figuring out outfits for the whole family
- Are excited to get pampered a bit and have someone else do your hair and makeup
- Want an experienced photographer who will keep your session laid-back and easy
- Desire heirloom quality artwork of your images
Your baby is only going to be this tiny once. Their first year is going to fly by faster than you can possibly imagine (at least that’s been my experience…). I’m here to help you preserve these beautiful moments together as a family with stunning images that you will cherish for years and years to come. And every time you pick up their first year album or look at those fine art framed prints on the wall. You will thank yourself for investing in these memories.
Petite Baby milestone photography sessions take place at my home studio in SE Portland. Full Family milestone sessions can either take place at my home studio or at one of my pre-approved locations for outdoor portraits.
My approach to baby milestone photography is minimalist.
I use neutral backdrops so that your images will stand the test of time. I will use natural, wooden non-toxic toys for babies to play with and to help grab their attention. These types of toys photograph beautifully and still keep your images focused on your baby.
If you love minimalism and neutral tones and colors; you want a stress-free, done-for-you experience where you don’t have to worry about doing your hair and makeup, what to wear for your session, or how and where you’re going to print your images after your session is over. Then friend, we are going to get along great!
Check out these images from a recent baby milestone photography session and head on over to my Portland Baby Portrait Photographer page to read some frequently asked questions and my answers to them.











Baby Rompers can be found at Lou Lou & Company. They are so soft and perfect for Baby Milestone Photography Sessions.
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Baby Plan Package
You can make things easy on yourself and sign up for my Baby Plan package which is by far my most popular with growing Portland families. This package includes:
– Up to 4 sessions to be used within 15 months of booking
Most families use this for Maternity, Newborn, Sitter Session and First Birthday Session
– Access to Client Studio Wardrobe
I have a size inclusive wardrobe with over 60 feminine dresses for Mamas to choose from and over 30 different pieces for babies sized Newborn – 18 months
– A set of custom birth announcements
I have created many beautiful options for you to send photos to your family and friends showing off your sweet new bundle of joy.
– Online ordering appointment after each session
Your ordering appointment takes place from the comfort of your own home about 3 weeks after your session. You’ll view a slideshow of your images which includes some stunning artwork mock-ups of what your images could look like in an heirloom album or in framed prints on the wall.
– Heirloom album + wall art design services
I’ll guide you through the process of printing your favorite images in a way that will help you hold onto these memories in a beautiful form forever. Whether that’s an heirloom album for your coffee table or fine art prints for your wall. Together, we’ll make sure that your photos come to life in your home and don’t get lost on outdated technology.
You might also be interested in these blog posts:
- Helping You Print Your Photos + Create Heirloom Artwork of Your Family
- Relaxed Studio Maternity Photos | Portland, Oregon
- Portland Family Photos | Outdoor Milestone Session
Ashlie specializes in Maternity, Newborn, Baby, and Family Photography. Serving the Portland, Oregon area including Lake Oswego, West Linn, Beaverton, Hillsdale, Tigard, Wilsonville, Tualatin, Vancouver, Sylvan-Brindlemile, Irvington/Grant Park, SW Hills, Multnomah Village, Cedar Mill, Bethany, Nob Hill, and Sellwood.
Welcome and thanks for stopping by. Interested in chatting about baby milestone photography for your little one? You’ve come to the right place. Photographing every big milestone of your baby’s first year is my passion.
Worried about outfits for your little one? No problem. I’ve carefully curated a baby client wardrobe for you to borrow from for your baby’s milestone session. All of my baby clothes photograph beautifully in my studio and you don’t have to worry about buying anything new for the session. I also have a feminine wardrobe for you to borrow from with over 50 dresses to choose from. All of the dresses in my wardrobe photograph beautifully and I have a wide variety of sizes ensuring we’ll find something that’ll fit you perfectly.
Wondering what to do with your photos after our session? Don’t worry – I’ve got you. I have a beautiful collection of heirloom quality artwork that you can choose from ensuring your photos come to life in your home and don’t get lost on your computer never to be enjoyed.
Interested in learning more? Click here to read more about the experience.
Ready to book? Fantastic! Click here to fill out my contact form and I’ll be in touch within 24-48 hours of normal business operating hours. You can also email me directly at ashlie at ashliebehmphotography dot com.
I book sessions at least six weeks plus in advance, the sooner you get in touch the better.
Remember to check out this beautiful Roseville In Home Newborn Session by Michele Quattrin who is sharing a recent in-home newborn session.
I love baby milestone photography sessions! And adore those images!!
Thank you so much! Milestone sessions are always so fun!
Oh my goodness what a beautiful baby. No doubt this family will love having this milestone captured forever.
I sure hope so, he is such a beautiful little baby!
The look on that baby’s face! 🙂 To die for. Lovely post and super informative!
Thank you so much! Isn’t he SO cute?!
These images are stunning! I love a milestone session – the family will cherish these I’m sure!
Thank you so much! I love milestone sessions too, they are always so much fun!
Oh these photos made me smile! I wish I had milestone photos of when my kiddos were little! These are so great!