Baby’s First Year Milestone Photography in Atlanta

mom reaching down to pick up her 6 month old baby in the front yard of their Atlanta home

The first year is a blur—tiny newborn snuggles turning into belly laughs, crawling, first steps, and a personality that seems to appear overnight.

Baby’s First Year is a milestone photography collection designed for families who don’t want stiff poses or forced smiles. Instead, you’ll receive honest, documentary-style images that capture what this season really looked like—your baby in your arms, the way they play on the floor, the everyday routines you’ll miss later.

This collection includes three sessions—newborn, 6 months, and one year—plus a beautifully crafted heirloom album filled with your favorite images from all three sessions.

If you’re looking for baby milestone photography in Atlanta, this is a meaningful way to preserve the story of your baby’s first year.

Baby's First Year results in a gorgeous baby book that you'll cherish forever.
Newborn baby in a crib at home with Mom and big brother standing next to her
6 month old baby in a highchair at home in Atlanta
Mom holding her 6 month old baby looking out the nursery window at home
One year old girl standing next to her mom in their Atlanta yard

A Documentary Approach to Baby Milestone Photos

This collection is built around real life.

I photograph your baby the way you’ll remember them—curious, expressive, constantly changing. Sessions are mostly candid, with gentle guidance and a few simple environmental portraits that feel natural and unforced.

No posing.
No cheesy setups.
No pressure to perform.

Just your baby, your family, and the beauty of ordinary moments.

What’s Included in the Baby’s First Year Collection

Baby’s First Year includes:

  • Newborn documentary session

  • 6 month milestone session

  • One year session

  • A curated heirloom album featuring your favorite images from all three sessions

This collection is designed to feel cohesive from start to finish—three chapters of the same story, beautifully preserved in one place.

Why Families Choose Baby’s First Year

The first year moves fast, but the changes are enormous.

This collection is perfect for families who want:

  • consistent photography throughout the year

  • images that feel natural and candid

  • a photographer who documents connection and real life

  • a finished heirloom product, not just a digital gallery

Instead of scrambling to book separate milestone sessions, Baby’s First Year gives you a complete, meaningful way to document this once-in-a-lifetime season.

young boy looking at his newborn baby sister on the bed at home
newborn baby on the bed at home in Atlanta
mom reading a story to her baby and toddler on the couch at home
big brother looking in the crib at his baby sister
Dad carrying his baby daughter on his shoulders
baby girl at home in her nursery just starting to walk
professional photo album sitting open on a table

An Heirloom Album That Holds the Whole Story

Digital images are wonderful—but an album is where your baby’s story becomes something tangible.

Every Baby’s First Year collection includes a heirloom album featuring your favorite images from all three sessions. It’s designed to be held, revisited, and passed down.

This is the kind of album your child will pull off the shelf years from now—the one that becomes part of your family history.

Serving Atlanta, Decatur, and Surrounding Areas

I photograph newborn sessions throughout Atlanta, Decatur, and surrounding neighborhoods, including:

  • East Atlanta

  • Kirkwood

  • Oakhurst

  • Candler Park

  • Inman Park

  • Virginia Highland

  • Grant Park

  • Midtown

  • Brookhaven

If you’re outside these areas, feel free to reach out—travel is often possible.

Ready to document your baby’s first year?

If you’re searching for family photography in Atlanta and want images that feel natural, connected, and true to your life, I’d love to work with you.

You don’t need to clean everything up or get everything right.

You just need to be there.

See Full Pricing Here
See Full Pricing Here
  • A pregnant woman is joyfully hugging a young boy outdoors, with trees and a wooden fence in the background. The boy is smiling and looking at the camera.

    "Chanda did our maternity, birth, and newborn photos. We are both camera shy and hate having our pictures taken, but it was important to us to document these moments, and Chanda made us so comfortable."

    Jessica, Kirkwood

  • A woman in a striped dress tending to a newborn baby lying on a white fleece blanket surrounded by stuffed animals, including teddy bears.

    “Chanda is amazing! She is a talented photographer who worked so well with our family. She captured gorgeous photos that feel like real life, and she was wonderful to work with. We couldn't be happier!”

    Colleen, Brookhaven

  • A woman sitting in a white armchair holding a newborn baby, smiling and looking happy in a cozy room with books, toys, and plants.

    “We loved working with Chanda! She made the photo shoot feel easy and natural. And she gave us the most amazing photos from this precious time in our lives ❤️❤️❤️”

    Bonnie, Kirkwood

  • A close-up of a young child peacefully sleeping on a quilted blanket with a geometric pattern.

    "I highly recommend Chanda- she did an absolutely wonderful job with our newborn photos. Chanda really just let us be natural and shot around us. As a new mom, she made me feel so comfortable. Chanda is wonderful and I highly recommend her."

    Liz, Grant Park

Baby’s First Year Photography FAQs

  • Most families book during pregnancy or soon after their baby is born. Booking early ensures availability for all three sessions across the year.

  • This collection includes three milestone sessions: newborn, around 6 months, and around one year.

  • Documentary milestone photography focuses on real moments—play, connection, movement, and everyday life. It’s candid and natural, with light guidance and a few environmental portraits.

  • No stiff posing or forced smiles. I may offer gentle direction for lighting and composition, but the focus is always on natural interaction and authentic moments.

  • Sessions can take place in your home, outdoors, or a mix of both. Many families choose in-home sessions to document the spaces their baby is growing up in.

  • That’s completely normal. These sessions are baby-led and flexible, with time for feeding, soothing, diaper changes, and breaks as needed.

  • For sure! Baby’s First Year is designed to include the whole family. These sessions tell the story of your baby and the people who love them.

  • The album includes a curated selection of your favorite images from all three sessions. It’s a professional-quality keepsake designed to last for generations.

    You can mark your favorites or let me choose for you. Either way, you’ll pick your linen cover and have the coolest baby book ever.

    Your album will include between 75-100 pages

linen covered family photo album on a wooden table

Want to Keep Going After the First Year?

mother sitting on a rock in an Atlanta river watching her two kids walk to her

Many families choose to continue documenting their story through my Year in the Life membership, which captures the changing seasons of childhood beyond the baby stage.

If you’re interested in long-term family storytelling, I’d love to share those options as well.

Learn more about Year in the Life Photography Here
Learn more about Year in the Life Photography Here