When you’re expecting, most of the time you are focused on the pregnancy and newborn stage. As you should, but when you’re thinking about photographing those sessions, I’d encourage you to consider documenting your baby’s first year, not just those early days.

Yes, those early days are SO special, but that first year is a year you’ll never want to forget. It’s a year you’ll want to be able to tell them about one day. Can you imagine what that would be like without photos? I tell you this as a Mom, and not just a photographer, because if I am being honest with you, I wish I had done it. I WISH I had known then what I know now.

4 Reason’s To Book A First Year Collective

1 - Takes the Pressure Off of You

Life is busy and that first year can be a blur. The last thing I want you to do is to get caught up in life as new parents and forget to book a session. When you are a collective member, we track those milestone months for you and reach out when it’s time to schedule!

2 - Priority Booking

As a collective member, you get priority booking for each of your sessions. This is particularly important during busy seasons or getting a coveted sunset session or weekend. AND- it may sound a little silly, but you also get priority booking for our Santa sessions which is a huge benefit because we sell out 100 sessions in a matter of minutes every year.

3 - Cohesiveness

When we know you’re going to have several sessions throughout your baby’s first year, we’re able to plan with more intention. We choose your location and wardrobe selections carefully knowing that the images from each session may be displayed together on a wall or in an album. Furthermore, using the same photographer from session to session allows for continuity and consistency within the images from the session to session.

4 - Relationship

Building relationships with my clients is one of the aspects of my job as a CT newborn and family photographer I value most. I love hearing your stories and getting to know your family. The more sessions we do together, the more comfortable you are in front of the camera! You also get to know me, the studio and the process, and what to expect with your images.

Investing in the first year collective is truly an amazing way to preserve some of your family’s most cherished years and memories. It’s one of the most special and tangible gifts you can give not only yourself but your children and family for years to come.

AND— like I tell every parent, your baby will grow quicker than they ever will in that first year. You may think you can skip a milestone and not miss out on much. But trust me, when you can’t turn back the time, you will give anything to have photos to look back on.

If you’re considering documenting your baby’s first year as a first year collective member, contact me so we can set up a chat!

Maternity photo in field at Waveny Park in CT | Kristin Wood Photography

Newborn, six-month and one year photos | Kristin Wood Photography.

Oh, what a year it has been with Nash and his precious parents. From his Mama’s belly to his first birthday session, he captured my heart! I have enjoyed every session with them, and I cannot believe how much he’s grown this year! Happy Birthday, Nash!

First birthday session for baby boy in studio in Westport, CT | Kristin Wood Photography

Mom with son during first birthday photoshoot | Kristin Wood Photography

Parents with son during first birthday photoshoot | Kristin Wood Photography

Mom and Dad playing with one year old son during birthday session with Kristin Wood Photography

Dad with son during first birthday photoshoot | Kristin Wood Photography

Cake smash during first birthday session in studio in Westport, CT | Kristin Wood Photography

Kristin Wood Photography, LLC specializes in Newborn, Maternity and Family Photography serving Fairfield County and surrounding areas including Greenwich, Westport, New Canaan, Ridgefield, Stamford, Fairfield, New Haven, Manhattan, and Westchester County. If you are interested in booking a session, please contact me here.

I would love to begin planning a portrait session for you. Whether you want an outdoor beach or field setting or a cozy in-studio or in-home setting, we will design the perfect session to suit your family. I provide a luxury photography experience with a full client closet, personalized wardrobe styling, hair and makeup artists, and custom album and wall art designs for your home.