What to Expect Guide: 'Miracle of Me' 1 year Plan
At no time in a child’s life will changes occur so rapidly as they do during childhood. In what seems like the blink of an eye, a tiny helpless bundle is transformed into an active, robust, and inquisitive youngster.
The “Miracle of Me” 1st Year Portrait Plan captures a child’s first changes and milestones: from birth to the independence of walking. This lovely portrait story can become the first chapter of a child’s Portrait History
Meet Your Photographer
Whendie Champ, Children’s Portrait Artist | Whendie has photographed children of all ages for 16 years. Children’s photography is her passion and capturing the true personality of a child. A veteran to children’s portraiture, her style can be described as whimsical, simple and natural, yet captivating. As Whendie progressed in her career, she realized how fond she was of photographing babies growing from newborns to toddlers. Her love for these little ones is apparent in all her work and capturing those precious years in our Miracle of Me Plan. Whendie prides herself in capturing the little moments in a child’s life and telling a life story through each foot, finger, eyes, the perfect smile, and finally the independence of walking.
“Miracle of Me” 1st Year Portrait Plan
Maternity Session | The Beginning
A woman’s pregnancy is one of the most special times in her life, and it should be enjoyed, celebrated, and remembered. Our Maternity Sessions are unique and memorable: whimsical, contemporary, or even traditional depending on your preferences and comfort level.
A woman’s pregnancy is one of the most special times in her life, and it should be enjoyed, celebrated, and remembered. Our Maternity Sessions are unique and memorable: whimsical, contemporary, or even traditional depending on your preferences and comfort level.
Newborn Session | Welcome to Life
This session captures the first moments of life. It is best to make this appointment when the child is 1 week to 4 weeks old. This is a perfect session for the sleeping baby and capturing little details of your baby’s toes, fingers, and everything special! Also this is a perfect session to have the newborn with mom and dad and other family members.
This session captures the first moments of life. It is best to make this appointment when the child is 1 week to 4 weeks old. This is a perfect session for the sleeping baby and capturing little details of your baby’s toes, fingers, and everything special! Also this is a perfect session to have the newborn with mom and dad and other family members.
3 Month Session | Head Held Up
This first milestone occurs around three months, at which time the baby starts to hold its head up in the air while lying on its stomach. Also at about 3 months, your baby will start to exchange smiles with you. This is a reciprocal or social smile that is a genuine, joyful response to your smile, how wonderful! This session captures the new interactions that your baby has with the world around them.
6 Month Session | Sitting Up
The second milestone occurs around six months of age at which time the baby starts to sit up on its own. Appointments for this session should be made at 6 to 6 ½ months so the child can sit up on its own or with support. We never risk a child not being able to sit up on their own, so if your child is not ready to sit up on their own, we will take pictures with your hand supporting the child and remove your hand in the post-production process.
9 Month Session | Standing with Assistance
The third milestoneis normally around nine months at which time the baby will start to stand up while holding onto something with support. The baby’s personality is taking hold: silly or outgoing or quiet and thoughtful, their personality will be captures during this session. This appointment should be made at 9 to 10 months to insure that the child’s muscles are developed enough to stand with support.
1 Year Session | Standing & Independence
The fourth and final milestone is when the baby just starts to walk which usually occurs at twelve to 13 months. Still a baby, but emerging as a robust and inquisitive child who is ready to meet the world! Also at this special milestone, we encourage parents to bring in a 1-year birthday cake. The cake is used in the session and allows you to capture the joyful moments of your child’s first birthday.
This first milestone occurs around three months, at which time the baby starts to hold its head up in the air while lying on its stomach. Also at about 3 months, your baby will start to exchange smiles with you. This is a reciprocal or social smile that is a genuine, joyful response to your smile, how wonderful! This session captures the new interactions that your baby has with the world around them.
6 Month Session | Sitting Up
The second milestone occurs around six months of age at which time the baby starts to sit up on its own. Appointments for this session should be made at 6 to 6 ½ months so the child can sit up on its own or with support. We never risk a child not being able to sit up on their own, so if your child is not ready to sit up on their own, we will take pictures with your hand supporting the child and remove your hand in the post-production process.
9 Month Session | Standing with Assistance
The third milestoneis normally around nine months at which time the baby will start to stand up while holding onto something with support. The baby’s personality is taking hold: silly or outgoing or quiet and thoughtful, their personality will be captures during this session. This appointment should be made at 9 to 10 months to insure that the child’s muscles are developed enough to stand with support.
1 Year Session | Standing & Independence
The fourth and final milestone is when the baby just starts to walk which usually occurs at twelve to 13 months. Still a baby, but emerging as a robust and inquisitive child who is ready to meet the world! Also at this special milestone, we encourage parents to bring in a 1-year birthday cake. The cake is used in the session and allows you to capture the joyful moments of your child’s first birthday.
Helpful Hints
-Do not schedule an appointment within 48 hours of vaccinations or shots.
-Schedule your appointment during the best time of day for your child (not during a nap time!).
-If your child is sick, re-schedule.
-If you want a specific set-up, background or photo style, please let us know 48 hours in advance so that we may accommodate you.
-If you are bringing multiple outfits, start with your favorite outfit. Children sometimes can tire quickly.
-Bring a special toy or treat. Sometimes this can help calm your child.
-If this is your first time visiting us, bring your child in a few days prior to your session to familiarize them with the shooting rooms, your photographer and the staff.
-Please bring props to personalize your session!