The Little Years
For all the little things that won't stay little
Somewhere between newborn snuggles and first birthday candles, they become an entire little person.
The gummy grin. The chunky thighs. The way they sit with their toes curled underneath them. The expressions that are completely their own. Then come wobbly steps, tiny teeth, belly laughs, and birthdays that somehow keep arriving faster than they should.
The Little Years was created to celebrate exactly who your child is right now.
milestone - $325
Because ordinary growth is worth celebrating, too.
Perfect for sitter sessions, six months, nine months, 18 months, second birthdays - or simply because they're changing and you want to remember them.
approximately 30 minutes · one child · one location · simple styling · approximately 15 edited images
Milestone sessions keep the focus exactly where it belongs: on your little one and their personality.
first birthday experience - $425
One whole year of loving you.
Celebrate the end of your baby's first year with a session designed to capture both who they've become and the wonderfully messy celebration of turning one.
up to 60 minutes · traditional birthday portraits · cake smash · up to 2 looks/outfits · optional simple bath finale · approximately 25 edited images
Your setup will stay true to the Dearly Held aesthetic - simple, beautiful, and focused on your child rather than an enormous themed production. We'll plan colors, textures, and little details together before your session.
Why two experiences?
Not every milestone needs a cake and an hour-long session. Milestone is intentionally simple for documenting growth throughout the little years, while the first birthday experience gives us more time and variety to celebrate that particularly big first year.
As Dearly Held grows, additional milestone offerings may be introduced. For now, these two experiences cover the moments I most want families to have an easy way to preserve.
They wont stay little. Their photographs can.
A signed agreement and non-refundable booking retainer are required to reserve your session. Flexible payment options are available.