Baby Milestone Photography in Chicago: When to Book Every Session After Maternity

Your maternity session is over, the baby is almost here, and suddenly you're deep in the newborn haze - wondering when you're supposed to think about photos again. This guide from Filaneyka Photo Studio in downtown Chicago lays out every session worth booking in baby's first year and beyond, with exact timing for each. Inside: the narrow 5–14 day newborn window most parents miss, why monthly portraits turn a blur into a story, the one milestone session you should never skip (hint: it's at six months), how to plan a first birthday cake smash 6–8 weeks in advance, and the annual tradition many Chicago families return for year after year. If you've finished maternity photos and aren't sure what comes next, start here.