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Jennifer Mae Photography - Dayton and Cincinnati Photographer

Why You Should Never Skip the Sitter Session

April 6, 2024September 15, 2024 baby, family, motherhood, studio sessions

As a photographer that has been specializing in baby photography in the Dayton area for 9 years, I’ve noticed that most parents focus on newborn and first year sessions. However your baby’s first year goes so fast and I believe you should capture the full story of your baby’s first year. Did you know your baby will double their size by six months? This is why I offer the First Year Membership, and believe you should never skip the sitter session! When families schedule newborn, sitter, and first year sessions, they can fully document the big stages of that first year of life that is so sweet.

WHAT IS A SITTER SESSION?

A sitter session takes place around 6-9 months old. It’s best to schedule this session around the time your baby has the ability to sit up confidently. One of these reasons the sitter session is so sweet is due to all the newest milestones your baby has reached! The ability to sit up opens up a whole new world for babies. They can grab toys and play with their toes. This is often the time that babies really start interacting with the people around them. These new experiences bring about new expressions – which is so exciting to document, and for parents to have to look back on!

This sitter session was perfection! Adorable, the most scrumptious little thigh rolls, and some playful moments with mom and dad.

I’m so thankful you are checking out my work here at my website. A little more about my studio… I have a full studio wardrobe, with of over 95 dresses and robes for moms (size 2 – 24) from a variety of places, along with a collection of choices for babies, children, and shirts for men. Hair and makeup is also available by a local make-up artist that comes right to the studio. It’s the most amazing way for moms to treat themselves before a session to make your session as simple and stress free as possible.

Jennifer Mae Photography is a Dayton baby photographer located in Centerville, Ohio. Jennifer specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, & motherhood photography serving the Dayton & Cincinnati areas.

If you love these photos, and are looking for a baby and family photographer I would love to begin planning your session. With over 9 years of specializing in newborns, babies, maternity, and young families and I would love to photograph your family!

To book your own session with Jennifer Mae Photography please use the contact me here.

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Hoping everyone is enjoying this beautiful Memoria Hoping everyone is enjoying this beautiful Memorial Day weekend—soaking in the sunshine, slowing down with loved ones, and remembering those who gave everything for our freedom. 🇺🇸

It’s been a while since I’ve reintroduced myself around here, so while you’re scrolling and relaxing this weekend, here’s a little hello from me…

I’m Jennifer—the heart behind the lens at Jennifer Mae Photography. I specialize in capturing motherhood, from maternity to newborns, babies, and the beautiful chaos of family life. My goal is to preserve your most meaningful milestones, telling your family’s story as it changes and grows through beautiful images you’ll have to look back on again and again. 

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59 S. Main St.
Centerville, OH 45458

Jennifer Mae Photography specializes in maternity, newborn & family photography


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