Somewhere between sleepy newborn snuggles and the energy of a one-year-old, there’s a sweet spot—full of personality, big smiles, and squishy rolls. Welcome to the sitter stage! Around 6 months old, babies are hitting a huge developmental milestone: sitting up (mostly!) on their own. It’s the perfect time to document this beautiful phase of babyhood, and milestone photography is designed to do exactly that.

Some parents love elaborate setups or adorable themes for their first birthday cake smash sessions.

That’s not what I do.

I go for the all-white look.