Hello, Happy Elvis!
Oh, what a joy it is to welcome back our sunshine, Elvis, for his 9-month milestone session at Pat Hermann Photography here in Peoria, IL! Being part of our Baby Plan means we get the sweet privilege of seeing this little guy every three months—watching him grow bigger, brighter, and more adorable by the visit. Can you believe we’re already at nine months? Time truly flies when you’re capturing so many smiles!

The Happiest Baby We Know
Elvis has to be one of the happiest babies I have ever had the pleasure to photograph. From the moment he arrives, he lights up the room with his nonstop smiles. There’s just something so infectious about that perfect little grin that he flashes for the camera and everyone lucky enough to be around him. Happiness? Check! Charm? Double-check! You can see more of our happy baby moments on our Newborn Photography and Milestone Photography pages.

Bear Outfits = Extra Cuteness Overload
Now, let me tell you, Elvis really steals the show in his bear outfits. I mean, who could resist that adorable little bear costume? It’s like instant cuteness multiplied by a million! Those fuzzy ears and snuggly paws add that extra sprinkle of whimsy we simply adore. For other fun props and themed sessions, check out our Cake Smash Photography gallery.

Counting Down to the Big One-Year Celebration!
The best part? We aren’t done yet! The countdown is already on for Elvis’ big one-year milestone session, just a few months away. What new adventures, milestones, or smiles will he bring next? I can’t wait to find out and capture every precious moment.

Big Smiles for Our Little Star
Elvis, you make every session a party filled with smiles and joy. Thank you for letting us be a part of your amazing journey. Here’s to many more baby milestones and photos that you will treasure throughout your babyhood forever!

Even though I'll get to hang out with Wiley a few more times before her first birthday, it's crazy to see how much she's changed in just six months. She's even more beautiful than the last time I saw her.

Wiley wasn't exactly a ray of sunshine during the session, but she made the cutest serious faces and expressions. Maybe she has a future in modeling because her model face is on point!

At just 6 months old, Wiley can already sit up and pull herself up onto objects. Her gross motor skills are amazing! Mom and Dad better watch out because this little girl is going to be on the move before they know it!

I can't wait to see her again for her cake smash. Thanks for another great session, baby girl!

I had the pleasure of photographing baby Cami's first birthday session recently, and she was an absolute joy to work with! Just like her big sister, Cami is a pro at getting her pictures taken and loves being pampered with a cake all to herself. We got lots of smiles and a few serious looks here and there — especially after we finished with the cake. Haha!

Cami's parents wanted to capture some special moments of her first year, and we were able to get some beautiful shots of her playing, exploring, and interacting with her family. I especially love the pictures of her with her big sister. They are so cute together!

Here are a few of my favorite shots from Cami's session:

I had such a great time photographing Cami's first birthday session, and I'm so grateful to her parents for trusting me to capture these special memories for them. Happy birthday, Cami!

Pat Hermann Photography is a full-service portrait studio that offers custom and creative portrait sessions for maternity, newborns, and babies. We treat each client and their family with the greatest care, and we will professionally document your memories and milestones. Our portraits are carefully crafted to offer you images that you will love for a lifetime.

We are located in Peoria, IL, and we serve the surrounding areas including Bloomington, Dahinda, Edwards, Galesburg, Morton, Pekin, and Washington. Contact us today to schedule your portrait session!

Check out these 9-month milestone portrait session highlights 

Frances is one of our baby planners that I get to see every 3 months! This was her 9-month milestone session and once again she brought constant smiles, cute faces, and lots of new motor skills to show me! It is so important to capture these moments that you will get to cherish forever! Frances, you are such a beautiful girl and so so loved!

Pat Hermann Photography is a full-service portrait studio that offers custom and creative portrait sessions for maternity, newborns, and babies. We treat each client and their family with the greatest care, and we will professionally document your memories and milestones. Our portraits are carefully crafted to offer you images that you will love for a lifetime.

We are located in Peoria, IL, and we serve the surrounding areas including Bloomington, Dahinda, Edwards, Galesburg, Morton, Pekin, and Washington. Contact us today to schedule your portrait session!

See Myla's session taken at my Peoria cake smash portrait studio

Pat Hermann Photography offers custom and creative portrait sessions for maternity, newborns, and babies and is a full-service portrait studio that treats each client and their family with the greatest care. Your memories and milestones will be professionally documented and carefully crafted to offer portraits you will love for a lifetime. Contact Pat Hermann Photography for your maternity, newborn, and baby photography needs in Peoria, IL, and the surrounding areas including Bloomington, Dahinda, Edwards, Galesburg, Morton, Pekin, and Washington.