From serious little expressions to sweet smiles, Sabrina's 9-month milestone session was full of personality—and a reminder of just how quickly the first year flies by.

There is something so special about watching babies grow throughout their first year, and Sabrina's 9-month milestone session was another wonderful reminder of just how quickly time passes. It feels like just yesterday we were celebrating her earlier milestones, and now she's already sitting confidently, showing off her adorable personality, and getting ready for the final stretch before her first birthday.

As part of our Baby Plan, I've had the privilege of seeing Sabrina and her family several times over the past year. One of the best parts of these sessions is getting to watch each baby's unique personality begin to shine. Every visit is a little different, and every stage brings something new to capture.

For this session, Sabrina decided she was going to keep things serious for a while. She gave me those big, thoughtful eyes and perfectly posed expressions that honestly looked like she'd been practicing for a modeling portfolio. She had the "smolder" mastered from the moment we started!

Of course, I wasn't giving up that easily. After a little patience, a few silly noises, and probably looking just a bit ridiculous behind the camera, she finally rewarded me with a handful of beautiful smiles. Those moments are always worth the effort because they're completely genuine—and they're the expressions parents love to remember.

Nine months is such a fun age to photograph. Babies are usually sitting independently, full of curiosity, and their personalities are becoming more obvious every day. Whether they're all smiles, full of serious concentration, or somewhere in between, every expression tells part of their story.

It was also wonderful seeing Sabrina's family again. One of my favorite parts of the Baby Plan is building relationships with families throughout their baby's first year. Watching these little ones grow while getting to know their parents makes every session feel personal, and it's incredibly rewarding to document these memories as they unfold.

Now, the countdown is officially on for Sabrina's one-year milestone session. It's hard to believe we're already almost there! I know she'll have changed so much by then, and I can't wait to celebrate such a big milestone with her and her family.

Happy 9 months, sweet Sabrina! Thank you for keeping me on my toes, making me work for those smiles, and reminding everyone that serious faces can be just as adorable.

If you're looking for 9-month milestone photography in Peoria, IL, or you're interested in documenting your baby's entire first year, the Baby Plan at Pat Hermann Photography is a wonderful way to preserve every stage before it becomes a memory. The first year truly goes by in the blink of an eye, and these milestones are worth remembering forever.

Newborn sessions are always so special, and sweet little Kyndal’s session was one to remember. At just 2 weeks old, she was an absolute dream to photograph.

Kyndal came in with the fullest, darkest head of hair and the cutest little lips—it didn’t take long for everyone in the studio to fall in love. She was incredibly calm and such a great sleeper, which made her session flow so smoothly. While she snoozed away, we were able to capture a beautiful variety of setups and looks, giving her gallery so much softness and variety.

It’s always amazing when a newborn settles in so comfortably, and Kyndal truly seemed right at home. She was already a natural little model, making it easy to create those timeless, peaceful images that parents love to look back on.

Kyndal is also part of our baby plan, which means we’ll have the joy of seeing her grow throughout her first year. These plans are one of our most popular options—and for good reason. They allow families to beautifully document each stage, from those sleepy newborn days all the way to their first birthday.

We’re already looking forward to seeing Kyndal again and capturing all the milestones ahead!

Beautiful Juniper came into the studio ready to rock her newborn session — and she absolutely did! From the moment she arrived at Pat Hermann Photography, she was an absolute dream to photograph. With the best chubby cheeks and a full head of dark hair, she is truly such a stunning baby girl.

Juniper was such a good little sleeper for me, settling into each pose so peacefully. And as if that wasn’t enough, she even gifted us a few sweet newborn smiles! Capturing those tiny smiles on camera is one of the best feelings ever. They’re fleeting, magical little moments that parents will treasure forever.

Every newborn session is designed to highlight just how tiny and perfect your baby is in those first few weeks. The soft details, delicate features, and cozy poses all come together to create timeless portraits that freeze this stage in time. Babies are only this little for such a short while, which makes documenting these days so incredibly important.

I’m especially excited that Juniper is part of our Baby Plan! That means I’ll get to see her several more times throughout her first year as she grows and changes. Our Baby Plan includes multiple milestone sessions, ending with a super fun cake smash celebration. It’s such a wonderful way to document your baby’s first year — from sleepy newborn snuggles to sitting, crawling, standing, and that big first birthday celebration.

Welcome to the world, sweet Juniper. You are so very loved, and I can’t wait to watch you grow this year! 💕

Madden! Another GROW WITH ME PLANNER! These are his 9mo images and how cute is he!! The smiliest baby there ever was! He was such a little ham and loved being the center of attention! Mommy says he is spoiled, but I can totally see why! How could you not spoil that face!!!