Silver & Sage Photography
Frequently Asked Questions:
Avoid busy patters, large logos, and neon. After booking, you'll receive a style guide with outfit recommendations to help everyone look cohesive and stunning. Get it here
First Pregnancy: Aim for 30 to 34 weeks, as your bump often pops a bit later.
Second or Subsequent Pregnancies: Aim for 28 to 30 weeks, since we tend to show sooner.
Expecting Multiples (Twins/Triplets): Schedule earlier, between 24 and 28 weeks, capturing your bump before you become too uncomfortable.
I recommend to booking your session during your second trimester (around 12 to 20 weeks).
Family sessions are photographed at locations throughout the St. Louis area or in my St. Charles studio. If you have a meaningful location in mind, I'm always happy to discuss it. We have many stunning parks to choose from as well as beautiful architecture.
Absolutely. Baptism coverage includes the ceremony, family portraits afterward, and the important moments that make the day meaningful.
Milestones are frequently between 6 months (sitting) and 12 months (first birthday), and beyond. Every stage brings something new, and personality portraits are wonderful at any stage and every elementary age.
St. Louis Family Photographer
Families change fast.
One season you’re announcing a pregnancy. The next you’re celebrating a first birthday. The photographs remain as time passes, capturing these cherished and fleeting moments, that tell your family story and help ground your children in who they are and where they come from.
As a St. Louis family photographer, I have a guided approach so you can relax and focus on the people you love, instead of wondering what to do in front of the camera. Every session is directed while leaving room for genuine expression, movement, and personality.
Whether we’re outdoors in St. Louis, inside my studio, or documenting a meaningful family celebration, my goal is the same: create photographs that feel authentic today and remain beautiful and cherished decades from now.
Family Photography Services
Family Portrait Sessions
Family sessions are designed to create cherished, lasting portraits. Choose an outdoor location anywhere in the St. Louis area or a studio session for a classic vibe.
Maternity Photos
Celebrate the quiet strength of motherhood with maternity portraits that are relaxed, elegant, and beautiful.
Baby Photography
Milestone portraits: Not quite a newborn. Not quite a toddler.
These sessions capture the tiny expressions and growing personalities. Most milestone sessions take place in my St. Charles studio with simple styling that keeps the focus on your child.
Personality Portraits
Simple studio portraits that let your child’s (baby and siblings) personality shine. No elaborate sets. No distractions. Just classic images you’ll love for a lifetime.
Baptism Photography
Baptisms and christenings are documented with care from the ceremony through family portraits afterward. You’ll receive a gallery that preserves both the event and the people who gathered to celebrate it.
Serving St. Louis Families
- Family Photography
- Maternity Photography
- Milestone Photography
- First Birthday Portraits
- Personality Portraits
- Baptism Photography
- Studio Portraits in St. Charles
- Outdoor Family Sessions throughout St. Louis
Intentional family imagery for life’s big milestones
Family Photography Process:
Share details about the session you’re inquiring for: family, baptism, 1st birthday, maternity, etc.
Together, we’ll coordinate.
Relax and enjoy your moment. I’ll guide you through poses and keep things natural so you look confident and comfortable in every shot. If a baptism: with a respectful approach, I’ll document each meaningful moment as it naturally unfolds to preserve the beauty, reverence, and emotion of the day.
After 2–3 weeks, we’ll schedule a reveal session where you’ll view a thoughtfully curated gallery that reflects the significance of the occasion. From there, we’ll select your favorites and create meaningful keepsakes.
Walk away with more than just photos; these images become part of your family’s legacy preserved for generations to come & I am honored to be a part of that story telling with you. ~Alanna
Why families choose Silver & Sage Photography:
- Children Photographed At Their Own Pace
- Fully Guided Sessions
- Professional Artwork Available
- Outdoor or Studio Options
- Fast Turn Around
- Complimentary Styling Guidance
