A Relaxed Approach to Milestone Photography


Every stage of childhood deserves to be remembered—from gummy smiles and wobbly sitting to first steps, growing personalities, and joyful birthday celebrations. As a children’s milestone photographer serving Watertown, Milwaukee, Madison, Lake Country and Oconomowoc, I create timeless portraits that celebrate who your little one is in this season. Together, we’ll preserve the sweet expressions, tiny details, and meaningful connections you’ll want to remember long after they’ve grown.

Sleeping newborn baby wearing a delicate lace bonnet, cradled in loving arms during a newborn photography session.

My children’s milestone sessions are designed to feel playful, relaxed, and centered around your little one’s growing personality. Whether we’re celebrating six months, first steps, a birthday, or simply documenting who they are in this season, there is never any pressure for them to sit still or smile perfectly. Instead, I’ll gently guide your little one while creating space for curiosity, movement, connection, and genuine expressions to naturally unfold. I love incorporating props. The result is a collection of timeless images that beautifully preserve the little details and milestones that pass far too quickly.

Watching your little one grow is filled with extraordinary milestones. From gummy smiles and wobbly sitting to first steps, growing personalities, and birthday celebrations, every season brings something new you’ll wish you could hold onto forever. My goal is to create heirloom milestone photographs that tell the story of who your child is right now—filled with joy, connection, and all the sweet little details that change far too quickly.


If you’re searching for a children’s milestone photographer in Watertown, Milwaukee, Madison, Oconomowoc, Lake Country, or anywhere throughout Southeastern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois, I’d be honored to preserve these fleeting seasons with timeless, heartfelt imagery your family will cherish forever.


And every milestone deserves to be documented with intention.


Pregnant woman in white top and jeans with two pairs of hands forming a heart shape on her baby bump.
Black and white maternity photo of a couple tenderly cradling a pregnant belly in an outdoor setting.
Pregnant woman in ruffled off-shoulder dress cradling baby bump, lying on soft bedding.
Couple kissing in reflection of arched floor mirror, brick wall background, woman in olive maxi dress, man in casual outfit.

About the Experience


From the moment you begin planning your child’s milestone session, my goal is to make the entire experience feel effortless. Whether we’re documenting sweet sitter milestones, a growing personality, first steps, or celebrating a first birthday with a custom cake smash, every detail is thoughtfully planned to bring your vision to life.


My milestone client closet is available for every session, featuring a carefully curated collection of outfits for your little one. Together, we’ll choose the styling, backdrop, props, and overall aesthetic—whether you’re dreaming of something timeless and minimal, playful and colorful, or completely personalized to your child. I’ll gently guide the session while following your little one’s lead, creating space for movement, curiosity, and genuine expressions.


No matter the vision you have in mind, I’m here to bring it to life. This experience is about more than creating beautiful photographs—it’s about celebrating who your child is right now and preserving the little details, joyful expressions, and fleeting milestones you’ll want to remember forever.

SESSIONS AND COLLECTIONS

Petite Milestone

$350

Up to 30 minutes, 1 set and 1 outfit in my Watertown studio. Child only. Includes access to client closet.

Signature Milestone

$495

Up to 60 minutes in my Watertown Studio, 2 outfits and 2 backdrops/sets. Baby only. Includes access to client closet.

Deluxe Milestone

$695

Up to 60 minutes in my Watertown Studio. Up to 3 outfits and 3 sets/backdrops. Baby, sibling and family images. Access to client closet.

The Cake Smash Experience

$595

Up to 60 minutes, including one traditional portrait outfit and one cake smash outfit on two sets, or 2 outfits outdoors. Your session includes the cake, access to the milestone client closet, and an optional post-cake tub bath.

Deluxe Cake Smash Experience

$695

Up to 90 minutes, two traditional outfits plus a cake smash outfit, two portrait setups followed by a styled cake smash in studio. Access to the milestone client closet, individual portraits, sibling and family portraits. Optional post-cake bath.

1. inquire

Submit your information to check on availability.

2. contract & deposit

After availability is confirmed, we will proceed with a contract and retainer to secure your date. Retainers for single sessions are $100 and packages are $250.

3. planning

My goal is for you to simply walk into the studio, relax, and soak in these first precious days with your little one while I take care of the rest. From planning to final delivery, I'm here to guide you every step of the way so your experience feels effortless and enjoyable.

4. session day

Once we shoot our session, you will receive a preview the following week. Your full gallery will be delivered within 6 weeks.

I can't wait to work with you!

Close-up of a sleeping newborn baby's lips and nose, resting peacefully on a soft white blanket.
Close-up portrait of a sleeping newborn baby with dark hair, wearing a beige knit outfit on a cream textured blanket.
Close-up of tiny newborn baby feet resting on a soft brown knit blanket, wearing a cream knit outfit.

Based in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, serving expecting mothers throughout Milwaukee, Madison, Lake Country, Watertown, Northern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin.


Whether you're celebrating your first pregnancy or soaking in these moments with your growing family, this chapter deserves to be documented with intention. I specialize in timeless, connection-focused maternity photography that celebrates the beauty of motherhood, genuine emotion, and the anticipation of meeting your little one. From elegant studio portraits to breathtaking outdoor sessions, I create a relaxed, luxury experience designed to bring your vision to life.