Baby's First Photoshoot: Newborn Photos

If you’re looking for a baby photographer to capture your baby's development throughout their first year, take a look at this sweet baby girl’s progression from newborn to 9 months. Her newborn session focused on keeping things simple and natural. I used neutral and feminine tones to keep the attention on her tiny features. She had a good mix of sleepy and awake shots to show off her adorable little face.

Newborn baby girl swaddled in pink blanket with bow headband lying on white background.
Sleeping newborn baby girl swaddled in white wrap with bow headband lying in wicker basket on fluffy white fur.
Close-up of peaceful sleeping newborn baby girl swaddled in white wrap wearing a cream bow headband.
Sleeping newborn baby wrapped in white swaddle with bow headband resting in a wicker basket on fluffy white fur.
Newborn baby girl swaddled in white wrap with pink bow headband and peony flower on fluffy cream rug.
Newborn baby girl in white lace romper and pink bow headband lying on white background.
Sleeping newborn baby wrapped in white swaddle with bow headband in a cozy basket.
Sleeping newborn baby girl in cream knit outfit and bow headband lying on white textured blanket.

4 Month Photos

Originally, her mama was aiming for a 3-month photoshoot, but ended up booking closer to the 4 month mark. By that time, she had the sweetest chubby cheeks and chunky little rolls, the happiest smile, and was loving tummy time which allowed me to snap some adorable portraits.


At 4 months old, babies go through some exciting milestone developments as they become more alert, social, and interactive with the world around them. This stage is often filled with showing lots of personality and adorable new skills that make it a great age for milestone photography.


Most 4-month-olds can hold their head up well and may push up on their arms during tummy time. Their vision has drastically improved since birth, so they love watching faces, lights, and toys. At this point, they're smiling and laughing with intention, especially during interaction with the people they're familiar with.


Physically, hand discovery becomes a big focus—babies often spend time studying their hands, bringing them together, or even trying to reach and grasp nearby objects.


Overall, the 4-month stage is all about awareness, interaction, and emerging personality—making it a beautiful time to capture expressive milestone portraits.

Smiling baby girl in white lace dress and bow headband lying in wicker basket.
Cute baby girl in pink ruffle dress and white bow headband lying on fur blanket.
Smiling baby girl in cream outfit and bow headband lying on fluffy white fur blanket.
Cute baby girl in white lace romper sitting in a wicker basket with pink flowers.
Adorable baby girl in white lace dress and bow headband lying in wicker basket with white blanket.
Black and white portrait of an adorable baby girl wearing a white bow headband, lying on a fluffy white blanket.
Cute baby girl in white lace outfit lying in wicker basket with bow headband.
Happy laughing baby girl in peach smocked romper with white bow headband on fluffy white rug.
Black and white photo of a smiling baby girl in a ruffled onesie and bow headband lying on a fluffy white rug.
Happy baby girl in pink ruffle romper with white bow headband lying on white fur with flowers.
Smiling newborn baby lying in a woven basket with white fabric on a white background.
Adorable baby girl in pink ruffle romper with white bow headband lying on fluffy white rug.
Black and white photo of a smiling baby girl wearing a bow headband, lying on a fluffy white fur blanket.
Sweet baby girl in tan outfit with matching bow headband smiling on beige blanket.
Adorable baby girl lying on fluffy cream rug wearing beige ruffle romper and bow headband.
Black and white photo of an adorable baby girl wearing a bow headband, lying on a knit blanket.

Six Month Photos | Halfway to One

At 6 months, her mama brought half of a cake for some sweet "halfway to one" shots for her half birthday. The portraits from this session were some of my favorites--she has the cutest cheeks and big blue eyes!


Six month photos are such a fun milestone because babies are usually in that perfect in-between stage—no longer newborns, but not quite mobile toddlers yet. At this age, many babies are learning to sit up like this cutie was (she hadn't quite mastered sitting up yet, but was getting there). Their personalities are really shining at this age, with big smiles, curious looks, and lots of interaction with the camera. It’s usually one of the happiest, most expressive stages to photograph.


Turning six months old is a meaningful milestone, marking your baby’s halfway point to their first birthday. From chubby rolls and bright eyes to growing awareness and playful engagement, every step along the way is momentous. These sessions are typically simple and baby-focused, allowing the baby to be the star.

Adorable baby with blue eyes wearing a large white bow headband and ruffled outfit.
Cute baby girl in white lace dress with bow headband sitting inside a woven basket on fluffy rug.
Baby girl in pink and white outfit celebrates her half birthday with balloons and cake.
Adorable baby girl in white lace outfit and bow headband doing tummy time on white background.
Baby girl in white lace romper and bow headband sitting in woven basket on fluffy white rug.
Adorable baby girl wearing a white bow headband and ruffled floral outfit, looking at camera.
A baby in a white dress and bow headband lies on a white blanket, looking at the camera in a studio setting.
A cute baby girl in a purple tutu dress and white bow headband lying on a white blanket.
Sweet baby girl in white lace romper and bow headband lying on soft blanket, fingers in mouth.

Nine Month Photos

Nine months old is especially meaningful—nine months in, nine months out! This sweet girl is the youngest of five, so I was especially happy to be able to include sibling photos in her 9 month session. When older siblings are included in photos, it adds an extra layer of connection and fun.


At 9 months old, many babies are crawling confidently, pulling themselves up to stand, and practicing their vocal skills to start forming words. This stage is all about movement and exploration, with babies eager to reach, grab, and interact with everything around them. Their personalities are usually very expressive by this point, with clear preferences, big reactions, and lots of social engagement.


If you’re looking for a Murrieta baby photographer to document your baby’s milestones throughout their first year, I’d love to help. My studio is based in nearby Menifee and I welcome clients from throughout Southern California. Reach out to book your baby's photoshoot!

Close-up portrait of a smiling baby wearing a large blue bow headband and striped outfit.
A smiling mother poses with her four young children in a bright studio portrait session.
Happy baby in white lace outfit sits in a wooden swing wearing a pink bow headband.
Smiling young woman holding a baby girl wearing a blue bow headband, posing together against a white background.
Adorable baby in peach dress with white bow stands beside a vintage white wooden chair.
An adorable baby girl in a white romper crawls on a woven jute rug with a yellow bow headband.
A teenage girl holds a smiling baby wearing a blue bow headband against a white background.
Smiling baby girl in white ruffle romper and yellow bow headband sitting on a round jute rug.
A sweet baby girl wearing a blue bow headband sits in a wicker chair in a studio portrait.
Teen girl with long brown hair holds smiling baby wearing a blue bow headband, posing together against white background.
Cute baby girl sitting on woven rug wearing white ruffle romper and yellow bow headband.
A smiling boy holds a baby girl wearing a blue bow headband, both dressed in blue and white outfits against a white background.
An adorable baby in a pink romper sits in a white rocking chair surrounded by pink flowers on a jute rug.
Adorable smiling baby girl wearing large blue bow headband and white striped ruffle outfit.
Happy baby girl in pink romper with white bow headband standing at a vintage white high chair on jute rug.
A smiling mother poses with her four children, including a baby in a blue bow, against a white background.
A cute baby girl sits in a hanging wooden swing wearing a cream romper and pink bow headband.
Baby girl in striped romper and blue bow headband sitting in a rattan chair on a white fluffy rug.