Most parents are familiar with newborn photos and cake smash sessions, and they do make for a fun way to mark significant milestones. But think about how much your child grows and changes in their first year. Shouldn’t you capture more of their growth in that magical first year of their life?
What is a sitter session?
A sitter session allows you to mark your child’s growth between their newborn photos and their first birthday. As it sounds, a sitter session is a photo session for babies who can sit up independently. Generally, these sessions occur when your child is around six to nine months old and are a great way to chart how much your baby has grown and changed.
Chances are they’re quick to smile! While newborn photos are adorable, a new baby hasn’t begun to show off their personality just yet. By six months, your child will be more playful and curious, and they will have a variety of expressions to show off for the camera.
At this age, your child can sit up on their own, making them much easier to pose, but they’re usually unable to crawl away quickly. This allows your photographer to capture some adorable images that parents will love.
Your baby needs much more attention during the newborn stage, but a sitter session requires less careful posing and setup. Also, by this point, your child has likely encountered many strangers and won’t be as fearful of the photographer, which should make it easy to get them to smile!
You can expect a sitter session to be more relaxed than your newborn shoot. You'll have more freedom to move around and interact with your baby, which makes it easier for them to smile and show off their personality.
How do I know if my baby is ready for a sitter session?
If you’re interested in booking a sitter session, pay attention to your child’s behavior to determine if they’re ready. Ask yourself these questions:
- Are they able to roll and crawl easily?
- Are they able to rock and sway?
- Do they enjoy bouncing and kicking their legs?
If the answer is yes, then your baby is getting close to being able to sit up on their own, which is a huge milestone! They may have even attempted to sit up, so if you’ve noticed that, it’s time to schedule your sitter session.
As a parent, you’ve probably noticed how much your baby has changed in such a short time, but a sitter session can provide you with photos to mark those changes and notice the progress your child has made. Many parents love the opportunity to compare their child’s newborn photos to the images from their sitter session and see how their child has grown!
Benefits of a Sitter Session
While there are many milestones to capture in your child’s first year, a sitter session is the perfect halfway point between your baby’s birth and their first birthday. You’ll have a gallery of cute photos you can share with family and friends and even have printed into products like albums and wall art.
Like any stage in your child’s life, especially their first year, the sitter stage will be gone before you know it as they begin to crawl and even walk. That’s why it’s so important to capture this milestone as it happens, so you can hold onto the memories of your child when they were small.
Are you ready for a Pullman photographer to capture your baby's milestones? Contact me by filling out the form at Courtney Ranck-Copher Photography: Simply Pure.
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