Sitter to 18 Months Photographer in Dundee
From sitting up to those first wobbly steps, this stage is full of movement and growing personality. In my calm studio just outside Dundee, I photograph your baby exactly as they are — curious, determined or perhaps a little shy, but always wonderfully themselves.
Celebrating First Year Milestones
The Sitting Stage
Proud, steady and full of expression. The sitting stage is such a lovely milestone — your baby suddenly seeing the world from a new perspective. Natural portraits of them sitting confidently and exploring will feel just as special years from now as they do today.
The Crawlers
Crawling brings a new sense of independence. Suddenly they’re on the move, curious about everything and determined to explore. This stage makes for wonderfully natural, joyful portraits — full of movement, personality and those chubby little legs in action.
Those First Tiny Steps
Those first wobbly steps are such a huge milestone. One moment they’re steadying themselves, the next they’re toddling towards you with the biggest grin. Capturing this stage creates portraits you’ll treasure long after those tiny steps turn into confident strides.
A Calm, Natural Sitter Photoshoot
Sitter and first year sessions are relaxed and gently guided. Your baby can move, explore and interact while I capture natural expressions and personality. My Monifieth studio near Dundee is calm and welcoming, with plenty of time for cuddles, breaks and little resets if needed.
Your Reveal Session
A couple of weeks after your photoshoot, you’ll return to the studio to view your gallery and choose your favourite portraits. You can view full details of my sitter photography prices before your session, so everything feels clear and easy from the start.
Older Baby Photoshoot FAQs
Some questions you might ask about older baby photographs
What the best age to photograph babies?
7 - 10 months is a wonderful to time to photograph your baby. At this age they are funny, thoughtful, inquisitive little people and everything they do is worth photographing.
It’s too cute when they play with their toes, or give you a toothy grin. They have chubby thighs and sqiudgy baby-rolls on their tummy, which will all disappear once they start running around. You won’t just want me to photograph what your baby looks like, you’ll want pictures that show their little personality.
How can I get my baby to sit still for pictures?
Interesting toys and a calm environment will encourage the most active of babies to sit still long enough for a beautiful photograph.
But you don’t have to get your baby to sit still for photos. Half the fun is chasing them around as they suddenly master the art of crawling halfway through their photo session. You need to a bit of a David Attenborough to photograph a baby. Just let them do what they do. Watch and document what they do naturally.
(Did I just liken myself to the great man himself?)
How do you prepare for a baby photoshoot?
You should plan your baby’s pictures for a day when nothing would make them unusually tired or cranky. Best not to book a photoshoot for the day after their vaccinations or the week they start daycare. Your baby’s photo session should be in the morning around 10 am, as experience tells me that this is when young babies are at their happiest. Don’t try to keep them awake immediately before your session. This rarely has the desired effect. Just let them be themselves. If they are sleeping when they arrive at the studio, I just give them time to finish their nap before starting.