If you are like me, then photos are part of your love language. You want to remember all the details about "what life was like when". You want your kids to be able to look back on the little stories. I believe every moment is worth capturing. Whether you're welcoming a new baby or capturing the everyday essence of your family, choosing a Year in the Life package ensures that no precious moment is missed. A Year in the Life package is great because it has a lot of flexibility to take it and make it your own. Here are the top six reasons people might choose to do a Year in the Life photo package.

Maternity, Newborn, and Six Month Celebration

The journey to parenthood and the early months of a baby's life are filled with wonder and joy. Our Year in the Life package starts with a beautiful maternity session, followed by a newborn session to capture those precious first days. We then celebrate your baby's six-month milestone, highlighting their emerging personality and growth.

Key Images to Document:

• Parents to be excited and full of wonder and awe.
• Parents with their newborn.
• Close-ups of tiny hands and feet.
• Baby's first smiles and possibly crawling at six months.

Babies First Year (Newborn, Six Months, First Birthday)

Your baby's first year is a whirlwind of milestones and rapid development. Documenting this journey with professional photography ensures you have beautiful memories to look back on. This option includes a newborn session, a six-month session, and a special first birthday celebration.

Key Images to Document:

• Baby swaddled and sleeping peacefully or alert and engaging with parents and any siblings.
• Sitting up and playful at six months.
• Cake smash or other celebration for the first birthday.
• Family portraits at each stage.

Seasonal Real Life Photos for a typical Year in Your Life at Every Age and Phase

Life is filled with seasonal changes and activities that mark the passage of time. Preserve your family's unique stories throughout the year with seasonal sessions. From spring blooms to winter festivities, we document the everyday moments that are special to your family.

Key Images to Document:

• Springtime family picnics.
• Summer beach days and adventures.
• Autumn leaves and Halloween costumes.
• Winter holiday traditions and cozy moments.

An Extended Family Session, An Outdoor Adventure Session, and a Real Life Session

Our Year in the Life package isn't just about posed portraits; it's about mixing and matching photo session types. Enjoy an extended family session to include grandparents and cousins, an outdoor adventure session to showcase your family's love for nature, and a real-life session to preserve candid moments at home.

Key Images to Document:

• Multi-generational family gatherings.
• A new local park to adventure in together.
• A favorite park to show off all of your favorite things to do there.
• Daily routines and candid interactions at home.
• Playful and spontaneous family moments.

For the Single Parent to Have More Than Just Selfies

Single parents deserve beautiful, professional photos with their children that go beyond selfies. Documenting a Year in the Life with Sound Roots Photography provides a comprehensive and heartfelt view of all that you do for your family, allowing you to be present in the memories while they are documented.

Key Images to Document:

• Parent and child interactions.
• Daily routines and special traditions.
• Milestones and achievements.
• Playtime and quiet moments together.

You Love Regular Photo Opportunities Anyways!

If you're someone who loves having regular photo opportunities, our Year in the Life package is perfect for you. With multiple sessions throughout the year, you’ll always have fresh, beautiful photos to display and share with loved ones. And if you love any of my mini session offerings, you get first choice and a full session in that same spot at the best time!

Key Images to Document:

• Celebrations and special occasions.
• Everyday family life and hobbies.
• Changing seasons and holidays.
• Spontaneous moments of joy and connection.

You'll Love Looking Back on Your Beautiful Heirloom Album

I want your family to learn about themselves. I want to slow you all down to see your lives with another perspective. With Year in the Life photos, you can know that your memories will be easily accessible in a beautiful photo album. You can rest assured knowing that your kids won’t have to go searching on a computer or phone for photos they want to see from a typical year of your lives. Printed photos have been shown to boost moods and reinforce a sense of identity and belonging. You'll enjoy being transported to that time and place again and your album will only grow more significant and valuable as the years pass.