Sweet Milestones: Celebrating Baby’s First Year with a Mini Portrait Session

A smiling one year old baby boy during a 1st birthday mini portrait session in Scotch Plains

A special 1st Birthday mini portrait session

They say the days are long, but the years are short—and absolutely nothing proves that more than a baby’s first birthday at their 1st Birthday mini portrait session! It feels like just yesterday this sweet little one was a tiny newborn, and now, they are sitting up, smiling, and showing off a big, bright personality.

We recently hosted our highly anticipated Mini Portrait Day, and I had the absolute pleasure of photographing the sweetest one-year-old for their 1st Birthday mini portrait session.

Here is a little peek into their session, plus details on how you can snag a spot at our next event!

Why Mini Sessions Are Perfect for Toddlers

If you’ve ever tried to keep a one-year-old happy, dressed, and in one spot for an hour, you know it can be a workout. That is exactly why our 1st birthday mini portrait session format is such a hit with parents.

These sessions are specifically designed to be fast, fun, and completely stress-free:

  • Short & Sweet: Sessions are stacked back-to-back. That means we move quickly to capture your little one’s before they lose interest or run out of steam.
  • Focused on Your Child: These are individual sessions dedicated entirely to capturing your child’s current milestone.
  • All-Digital Format: This is a digital-only experience, making it incredibly easy to download, share, and print your favorite memories.

The Best Part? The Savings!

Because these sessions are run back-to-back on a single day, I’m able to pass those logistical savings directly on to you. Our Mini Days offer $300+ in savings compared to a standard, full custom session.

Keep Your Favorites, Discounted!

Your session fee includes a set number of gorgeous, high-resolution digital files. But let’s be honest—it’s almost impossible to pick just a few when your toddler is this cute!

To make sure you don’t have to leave any favorite moments behind! We offer discounted pricing on additional digital files purchased from your viewing gallery. You get to keep all the sweet smiles, silly faces, and tiny details without breaking the bank.

Looking for Something More Custom?

While mini sessions are incredible for quick, solo milestone updates, they aren’t the perfect fit for everyone.

For full family portraits or a curated, personalized experience, my Custom Portrait Sessions are exactly what you are looking for.

A custom session offers:

  • Time to Warm Up: If your little one is on the shy side, the fast pace of a mini session might feel overwhelming. Custom sessions give us plenty of time to play, laugh, and let them get comfortable with me and the camera at their own pace.
  • Space for the Whole Crew: Mini sessions are strictly for individual children, whereas custom sessions are designed to capture multiple people, beautiful family dynamics, and sibling interactions.
  • A Curated Experience: We will work together to customize the styling, location, and vibe to perfectly match your family’s aesthetic.

Don’t Miss Out: Our Next Mini Day is August 7th!

If a fast, fun mini session is exactly what you need, don’t wait! The next Mini Day is officially scheduled for August 7th.

Because of the massive savings and the limited number of slots, spots have already started to sell out. If your little one has an upcoming milestone, this is your sign to secure your time slot.

Click Here to Grab Your Spot for August 7th before they’re all gone!


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Joan Marie is an award winning Fine Art Portrait Photographer serving Scotch Plains, NJ and the surrounding Tri-State area. Joan specializes in Newborn, Child, Pet, High School, Family, Dating Profile and Corporate Headshot Photography. Joan prides herself in the products and personalized services she offers her Clients. She is utterly in love with photography and can't wait to share it with you.

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