How to Prepare for your 3 Month Milestone Session

Preparing for Your Three Month Milestone Session:

Thank you so much for booking your milestone session with Megan Shaw Photography!

For your milestone session, please see some tips below on how to prepare and what to bring.

If you have any questions at all, please let me know and I’ll be more than happy to help.

I. WHAT TO WEAR:

For the 3 month milestone session, majority of the photos will be over your baby lying down on a soft beanbag with different backdrops to ensure your baby’s safety. Due to this pose, it is best to bring outfits that tighter fitting and aren’t bulky around the neck. If you have a little girl, please bring smaller bows so they do not block her face in pictures. Fun, tight onesies are always a great option (see ideas below).

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I also keep lots of outfits in my studio and I’m constantly adding to collection. I will most likely pull a few for your session, so please feel free to use those if you’d like and not worry about bringing outfits (see a few examples below of my studio collection). I even have plenty of headbands and bonnets if you wish to use those as well. We will also do a few “naked” shots with just their diaper on (diaper will be covered).

II. WHAT TO DO TO PREPARE: 

Tip #1… please make sure your baby has a nap before his/her session! I know this may get them off their normal nap schedule, but if at all possible please let them take a quick nap and wake them up so they are refreshed and ready to go for their session.

Tip #2…. Bring extra milk or food. Most milestone sessions last between only 30-45 minutes, depending on how long the baby is happy. If we need to take a feeding break to ensure happy photos, I am more than happy to let you stop and feed him/her. So please make sure to bring any extra milk and/or food along with you.

Tip #3… Bring some toys that they LOVE! Anything that shakes or makes noises is wonderful to get their attention with!

Tip #4… Get ready for lots of baby talk! I’ve found that with 3 month olds baby talk is the BEST way to get lots of smiles and fun faces! So be prepared to baby talk along with myself at your session.

Tip #5… Bring a pacifier if your baby loves it. We can always pull it out in between shots if we need to.

III. Payment & Session Photos: 

If you booked a milestone package, your session fee will be due at the time of your session. You can pay cash or card (please note there will be an extra fee added for all credit/debit card transactions). The session photos will be delivered to you around 3-4 weeks after your session, unless noted otherwise by myself. I also do not take family photos during the 3 month milestone, but we can definitely do that in a 6, 9, or 12 milestone session when they are sitting and holding their head up better!

Again, if you have any questions regarding your session please let me know via email at megshawphoto@gmail.com

I’m so excited you booked a milestone session and look forward to working with your family!


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