I love blogging my sitting milestone sessions … there is always so much to share and talk about. For new parents it can feel like forever before their baby is sitting and when they finally do it on their own it is a big “ta da” moment and one that is shared with everyone! I remember when James began sitting on his own I was sharing videos and images all over social media.
Sharing in this joy with a parent is almost like sharing in the joy with them when the baby is first born. I love being the one to capture this memory and milestone for a family.
Since the baby is now sitting, we can usually get a few different outfits incorporated into the session and a variety of smiles, giggles and laughs!
Baby Aria is in our Baby’s First Year Milestone Plan and she has been a cutie from day 1! The joy and love that both mom and dad have for her fills the entire studio when they walk in. I love photographing this baby and this family ….
Here are a few favorites from her Sitting 6 Month Milestone Session … you can see we incorporated the “summer season” in to her session with outfits, look/feel as well as the 4th of July holiday!



Thank you for sharing in Baby Aria’s session with us!
Have you checked out our Baby’s First Year Milestone Plan? If not hop over there now to get all of the fun details.
Do you have a baby at home? Check out our FREE MONTHLY MILESTONE STICKERS that you can download for free!

Jeanine McLeod is the owner and lead photographer of Cloud 9 Studios, a full-service photography studio located in Wesley Chapel, Florida, just north of Tampa.
For almost 20 years, Jeanine has specialized in family, children, and baby photography that celebrates the joy and connection of family life. She’s best known for her storytelling approach to first birthday and milestone sessions, creating portraits that capture love, laughter, and the magic of childhood.
Jeanine’s mission is simple — to go through life with her clients, documenting each chapter of their family’s story through beautiful, heartfelt images.
When families search for first birthday photos in Wesley Chapel or family photographers near Tampa, Cloud 9 Studios is where the experience becomes as meaningful as the portraits themselves.


