This isn't about asking a one-year-old to sit perfectly still for the camera. It’s a chance to document their curious eyes, gummy smiles, and the little quirks they have right now. I create space for them to explore, interact, and simply be themselves while I gently guide the session. Capturing a gallery full of authentic, unscripted moments from this beautiful, messy stage.
Your milestone session experience includes
* Each session is thoughtfully designed and can be tailored to include additional time, heirloom albums, and custom offerings
Milestone photography details
From their first unsteady steps to the quiet moments that follow, this stage is full of personality, movement, and change. Your milestone session is a reflection of who they are right now, curious, expressive, and entirely themselves. My approach is rooted in observation and gentle guidance, allowing space for natural interaction and genuine moments to unfold. Whether in the studio or outdoors, I capture the expressions, movement, and connection that make this stage so meaningful.
Because Every "First" Is a Chapter You'll Want to Hold Onto.
Connecticut Milestone photography by nicole mele
Pre session consultation
Styling and wardrobe guidance
Studio or outdoor session planning
Natural, child led direction
High resolution digital gallery
Print and album guidance
$300*
Price starting from
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contact me via the contact form here
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meet + greet call to answer any questions
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your session day
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your photos delivered within 1-2 weeks
Milestone photography process:
"From sitting up to their first birthday, Nicole has documented every stage beautifully. It’s amazing to have this visual timeline of our baby's first year."
– Stephanie G.
"The cake smash photos are hilarious and adorable! Nicole rolled with the punches and captured his personality perfectly."
– David & Lisa
"It's bittersweet to see how fast they grow, but Nicole's milestone sessions are the absolute best way to freeze these fleeting moments."
– The Hayes Family
"We’ve been working with Nicole for over five years, and every year she continues to capture our family perfectly. My daughters absolutely love seeing her—they’re so comfortable with her."
-Samantha Gerakelis
"It was such a pleasure to work with Nicole! She was so responsive to my emails and super flexible with our schedule to plan the shoot."
- Katie Prochownik
"Nicole is absolutely amazing!!!! My fiancé (now husband) reached out to Nicole and from the very first conversation we knew how easy she’d be to work with! "
-Isabelle Raffin
Nicole was a joy to work with! She made the process so fun, special, and easy. I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer to capture couple photos for the holidays. Our first experience and definitely created a long lasting memory for us.
-Jordan DePasquale
"Nicole is fantastic! She's a great photographer who gets great shots of the whole family. She's also very professional and makes scheduling and billing easy."
-Eric Sargis
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FAQ
Time moves quickly, and every chapter of your story deserves to be beautifully documented. Whether you're welcoming a newborn, celebrating a milestone, or building your brand, I am here to make preserving these fleeting moments completely effortless. We’ll skip the stiff poses and focus on genuine connection and golden light. My goal is to provide a relaxed, unscripted experience that results in soulful, heirloom portraits you will cherish for a lifetime.
