Milestone Membership
Milestone Memories Made Simple
The Stress-Free Way to Document Your Baby’s First Year
The first year goes by in the blink of an eye, and every mom knows how quickly those little expressions and tiny milestones change. The Milestone Membership was created to make documenting this season simple, stress-free, and truly unforgettable.
With easy-to-schedule sessions at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months, you’ll never miss a moment—and you’ll walk away with beautiful portraits that preserve your baby’s story from beginning to end. This is your chance to slow down, savor each chapter, and have the entire first year thoughtfully captured without any of the overwhelm.
THE PROCESS
STEP 01
package selection
Milestone session and membership pricing is listed below. Clients can finalize their booking with a non-refundable retainer and signed contract.
STEP 02
studio photoshoot
All sessions take place in our Plymouth, MI studio with our signature white backdrop and editorial and timeless lighting. Membership clients will automatically receive emails to schedule their next session.
STEP 03
viewing session
Following your milestone photoshoot, we will meet via zoom to preview the images taken during your photoshoot and select your final images. During this virtual meeting, clients can finalize any upgrades such as additional images, albums, or wall art.
STEP 04
Delivering photos
Within 7-10 days of your virtual viewing session, your digital images will be available for viewing and download. All digital files are delivered in web resolution for personal online use, and printing up to 8x10 inches.
MEmbership Options
Milestone Session
One 30-minute studio session
One outfit
5 digital images of your choice*
$500
Classic Membership
Two 30-minute studio sessions
At or around 6 months & 12 months
5 digital images per session*
(10 digital images total)
$1,000 $900
Storybook memership
Four 30-minute studio sessions
At or around 3, 6, 9 & 12 months
5 digital images per session*
(20 digital images total)
$2,000 $1,600
Membership payments are divided evenly between milestone sessions. Auto-pay with card on file is required.
*Digital images included in the membership are delivered in web resolution for personal use, online sharing, and printing up to 8×10 inches. High-resolution files are included with the purchase of albums or wall art for the corresponding printed images.
LUXURY BABY BOOK
+ $2,000
The Baby Book transforms your baby’s first year into a timeless keepsake to be cherished for generations. The luxury baby book features +20 additional retouched images and includes the corresponding digital download, allowing you to enjoy your portraits both in print and digitally.
Handcrafted in the heart of Italy by our professional imaging lab, the album is wrapped in your choice of luxurious Italian fabric and presented in a coordinating keepsake box designed to protect and preserve your artwork for years to come.
Includes:
- +20 additional images, with corresponding digital download.
- Layflat album & matching keepsake box.
- Customized name patch.
- Your choice of luxury Italian fabric including leather, linen and suede.
DIGITAL ONLY
Clients can add on digital only portraits to their photoshoot package.
Digital files are delivered in web resolution for personal use and printing up to 8x10 inches.
+ one image | $100 ea
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can we keep the unedited images?
Raw or unedited images are not provided. All delivered portraits are professionally edited to ensure consistent quality and artistic integrity of my work. Clients may add professionally retouched images to any photoshoot package, either à la carte or as part of an album collection.
If I purchase an album, are the digital files included?
All albums and Include the digital download of the respective chosen images. Albums and print boxes are the most valuable way to enjoy a larger selection of portraits.
How long does it take to receive the final images?
Your professionally edited and retouched digital images will be available for download within 7-10 days from your virtual viewing appointment. Albums, print boxes, and wall art take 3-4 weeks for production and shipping.
WHAT MOMS ARE SAYING
★★★★★
"I am so happy I decided to trust Samantha with capturing the most precious moments of my life! These are the moments that we cannot get back once they’ve passed. I believe in the importance of taking the photos while you can to look back and appreciate these special times. I would highly recommend working with Samantha!"
JESSICA HOANG
WHAT MOMS ARE SAYING
★★★★★
"The photos are absolutely stunning and capture so many precious moments. You made the entire experience so warm and enjoyable, and that really shines through in the final results. I’m sincerely thankful for the beautiful memories you’ve helped us create and preserve. I can’t wait to work with you again in the future!"
Ozian Abnet
WHAT MOMS ARE SAYING
★★★★★
"Sam is amazing! I came in with an awkward husband, a newborn baby and a defiant toddler…with her patience, experience and expertise we were still able to get the photoshoot of our dreams! Her style is so timeless and clean- I look forward to displaying her beautiful work for years to come."
MEGAN LAPINS
"These are the moments that we cannot get back once they’ve passed"
FAQ
HOW MANY IMAGES ARE INCLUDED?
The milestone membership includes either two or four "mini" sessions with 5 digital images per session. Image credits must be used at the time of each session’s viewing appointment and cannot be combined, used early, transferred, or held for future sessions. Clients wishing to receive more than 5 images from a single session may purchase additional files or upgrade to an album.
How far in advance should we book?
Our studio calendar is typically booked 4-6 weeks in advance. We recommend purchasing your membership as soon as possible to ensure studio availability around your baby's milestone dates.
Can parents participate in the session?
Milestone membership sessions are timed and scheduled as baby-only sessions, and are not to replace full family portrait sessions. If you wish to have parent or grandparent portraits, please book a full portrait session.
Do you offer albums or prints?
Yes! Enhance your membership with custom artwork packages featuring luxury albums, curated gallery walls, and thoughtful grandparent gifts. All artwork packages are available as add-ons and are 20% off when pre-purchased at the time of membership. Loose prints and other photo gifts will be available for purchase inside your online gallery store.
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