Milestone Sessions: Capturing Life’s Most Precious Moments

Life moves fast, and some moments are simply too special to let slip away. Milestone sessions are all about celebrating the big and small moments in your journey—from your baby’s first year to birthdays, school milestones, and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy mini session or a full adventure session to create an unforgettable experience, Sage River Photography has options for every milestone.

What Is a Milestone Session?

A milestone session is a photoshoot designed to celebrate special moments in life. From baby’s first year to birthdays, school achievements, and personal celebrations, milestone sessions ensure you have timeless, beautiful images to look back on.

✔️ Mini & Petite Sessions are perfect for quick updates, announcements, or yearly portraits.

✔️ Adventure Sessions take it a step further, turning your milestone into an unforgettable experience at a location that reflects your personality and journey.

First-Year Milestones

Your baby’s first year is filled with so many changes! From their first giggle to their first steps, these moments are priceless and deserve to be documented.

🌟 3 Months – The Personality Phase

At three months, babies are starting to smile, laugh, and interact with the world around them. This is the perfect time to capture their bright eyes and growing personality!

🌟 6 Months – Sitting Up & Full of Expression

At six months, babies are typically sitting up on their own and starting to show tons of personality. This stage is filled with adorable expressions, giggles, and curiosity, making it a perfect time for a milestone session.

🌟 9 Months – Standing with Support

Around nine months, babies are pulling themselves up and standing with assistance. Their movements are getting stronger, and their curiosity is at an all-time high—this is such a fun milestone to capture!

🌟 1 Year – First Steps & Cake Smash Celebration

Your baby’s first birthday is a huge milestone! Whether they are taking their first steps or smashing into a birthday cake, this session celebrates everything about their first year of life. We can do a traditional first birthday session, a cake smash, or even an adventure session to mark the occasion in a unique and fun way!

Milestones Beyond Babyhood

Milestone sessions aren’t just for babies! There are so many moments in life worth celebrating, and a photoshoot is a beautiful way to document growth and achievements.

✔️ Yearly Photos – Keep track of your child’s growth each year with a fun session.

✔️ Birthday Sessions – Whether it's a toddler turning two or a teenager turning sixteen, every birthday deserves to be celebrated!

✔️ School Milestones – First day of school, first grade, middle school, high school—each transition is special.

✔️ Graduation – From kindergarten to high school and beyond, graduation marks a major milestone in life.

✔️ Life’s Big Moments – First job, engagements, promotions, anniversaries—any life event that matters to you can be captured.

Choosing the Right Milestone Session

Not every milestone needs the same type of session. Some moments call for quick and easy portraits, while others deserve a full adventure experience.

📸 Mini & Petite Sessions 

Perfect for: Quick milestones, birthday portraits, school updates, or yearly photos.

• Mini Session ($49) – One outfit, 20 minutes, at one of my studio locations.

• Petite Session ($75) – 40 minutes, two easy outfit changes, in the Carson Valley area.

🌟 Adventure Milestone Sessions 

Perfect for: Bigger milestones like first birthdays, high school transitions, or special celebrations.

• Includes 3 outfit changes.

• Can take place anywhere you choose—from the mountains to the lake or beyond.

• Want to add hair and makeup? We can upgrade the experience for anyone older to make it even more luxurious!

• The price varies depending on the location, styling, and experience we create. Let’s plan something amazing!

Why You Should Book a Milestone Session

✨ Time Passes Quickly – Babies don’t stay little, kids grow up fast, and life moves on. Milestone sessions freeze these special moments forever.

📷 Memories That Last a Lifetime – Photos aren’t just images; they are stories, emotions, and connections that you’ll cherish for years to come.

🎉 Every Moment Deserves to Be Celebrated – Whether it’s a first birthday, a graduation, or just a yearly update, every milestone is worth remembering.

💖 A Gift for the Future – These photos aren’t just for you—they’re a legacy for your children, grandchildren, and future generations to look back on.

Let’s Celebrate Your Milestones Together!

No matter what stage of life you're in, there’s always a reason to celebrate. Whether you're looking for a simple milestone mini session or a fully customized adventure experience, I’m here to create timeless portraits that capture these precious moments.

📅 Spots fill up quickly—book your milestone session today!

Let’s make memories that last a lifetime!