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Themed Baby Milestone Photoshoot – Sitter Studio Session

Themed Sitter Baby Photo Shoot – What Is It?

We are pretty sure that by now, you have seen lots of professional baby photos in cutesy poses and props. Either you have seen them on your news feeds, calendars, greeting cards, posters, coffee table books or have known of friends of a friend who have had those photos taken before.

Where Was It All Inspired From?

The name Anne Geddes might sound foreign to you but I am very sure you would have seen her work or even own one! Anne Geddes was once the Queen of Baby Photography (based on the ArtNet News by Noor Brara on 30 April 2020) and has sold more than 18 million books and 13 million calendars worldwide! Inspired by reading bedtime stories to her young daughters, Anne began to envision fairytale telling through photography which lead to the creation of her first book “Down in the Garden”. It was New York Times Best Seller and this book changed the face of children’s photography globally and launched Anne’s international career as bestselling author.

Triplet sunflowers babies peeking out of the flower pots individually? Does this ring a bell now?

I Want One For My Baby Too!

For first time mums, you’d think that all the baby photos taken are all the same. If THAT baby can fit in a bucket, mine can too! If that baby can curl up and suck their toes, I’m pretty sure mine at 11 months old can too!…… Or is it really? Keep reading to find out why in reality, doesn’t happen anytime, any age.

First year is the time where baby goes through tremendous growth and development. Apart from physical growth, they are also learning all sorts of new skills during this time from lifting head, rolling over, sitting, standing, crawling, walking, running etc. Babies get to experience all of their FIRSTS during this time…..

First Cry….

First Smile….

First Giggle….

First Laugh…

First Crawl….

First Steps…. or even their

First Expression when tasting new food.

Wouldn’t you want to remember those first moments forever? In moments like these with YOUR BABY IN IT — So — what are the different milestones in baby’s first year of life that are worth getting a professional photoshoot done? Let’s do a quick visual recap below.

Baby’s 1st Year Milestones

5-10 Days Old Newborn Baby

This is the best time to capture early memories of your baby’s life with their fresh wrinkly skin in all their sleepy and snuggly glory when they are still so tiny and in their tight foetal position.

3 Months/ 100 Days Milestone

Some traditions and customs celebrates the first 100 days of a baby birth as a sign that baby would live to see their first birthday. Besides celebrating their good health and bestowing sweet smiles on you, your little one may start rolling over laughing and chuckling as well. Baby might protest when placed on her tummy but she needs tummy time on a daily basics for exercising her neck, chest and arm muscles.

Sitters Milestone – 6-9 Months

Some of baby’s big achievements include sitting up independently, doing ‘sit & reach‘, and attempting to “respond” to peek-a-boos, music and sounds. Baby might even have his/her own opinions now and show you with those cute cheeky expressions. Download Sitter Lookbook.

Crawler Milestone – 9-11 Months

Your baby might be an all-four crawler, three-legger crawler, commando crawler or could also be a forward/backward ‘bum shifter”!

If baby hasn’t started crawling, he/she might try to push up on his hands and knees to explore movement. Being curious, baby will also likely be grabbing his/her favourite toys and holding objects.

One Year Old Birthday

Reaching the one year old mark is a big deal for both your baby and yourself as this calls for a celebration. This is a major milestone as baby’s personality has begin to blossom and is not shy about expressing their preferences for people and activities. Baby may already be standing and cruising along while holding on furnitures or your hands while trying to take steps. Some babies would have started to walk but not quite know how to ‘brake’ yet.

12-18 Mths Toddler – Walk, Run, Hop

During this time, they are more confident walkers who knows when and how to apply their ‘brakes’, and will then move on to developing their running and hopping skills. Memories of them being happy & carefree at this milestone — Priceless!

Why Sitter Milestone Session?

Since 2009, Bambini Photography have been photographing babies and families of all ages and milestones with focus on the family with the baby; instead of baby with the family with the exception of newborns.

Over time, we have had the privilege of gathering feedback with our clients, peers and our own market research to identify new trends and to push ourselves to go above and beyond to create more for our clients. We listen, we analyse, we innovate with our own flavour and come up with a new series of imagery for your sitter babies. It was always in our mind to create this, and after months of working behind the scenes, we are happy with a new set of images that we are happy to call our own and so proud that we think your kids deserve to have one too. At Bambini, we are always at the forefront of the innovation so our clients have something new to look forward to when they choose to have their images captured again.

Why Now?

We get it! Parent’s are overwhelmed in the early days after baby arrives and by the time they remember they want to do a newborn photoshoot, they missed the optimum 2 week window.

At about 6-9 months, parents have:

more or less eased into the baby’s routine,
gotten over the initial shock on lifestyle changes from 2 to 3;
have perhaps been able to have longer uninterrupted sleep.
lost some postpartum weight.
got back to working and trying hard to balance work and home life without feeling guilty either way.

Hence found the courage and motivation to arrange for baby’s photoshoot before the baby grows even more.

Furthermore, once they discover their next milestone of cruising/walking, they would be more interested in trying and practicing to get to their next milestone instead of sitting down or being on their tummy doing the cobra pose for you. (tell me about baby’s instinctive desire to do better, to improve, to learn! We adults need to keep up!)

I’m really happy had my baby 6 months shoot with bambini ! The team are very friendly and patient . And the most of time they make me feel they really provide a good service👍🏻 me and hubby like the outcome of the picture and definitely will come back soon for other session! Thank you!

Allison Goh

25. November, 2023.

Experienced photographer who is great with kids! Loved the experience and pictures!

Rahwani Jamal

20. November, 2023.

The photographer Syafiq was nice and accommodating to what we wanted during the photoshoot but at the same time he guided us through the poses to recreate wholesome moments.. The booking and payment process were seamless as well! Thank you for a great experience Bambini!

Muhammad Aizuddin Maulud

12. November, 2023.

Kind and profession and have skills set tk address the technical photos and patient with big groups

Lime Ng

4. November, 2023.

We had a really wonderful experience with Bambini this afternoon for our family photoshoot🥳🥳🎊🎊. We laughed and enjoyed the different poses suggested by May, the photographer💕💕💕. She was fully aware of our requirements and has been accommodating towards all our requests. She was friendly and made us feel very relaxed and comfortable throughout the session. Prior to the actual photoshoot session, Lydia has been very helpful and responsive to all our queries regarding the package. Overall, the Bambini team is very accommodating, patient and professional. Looking forward to view our final products. Would certainly recommend Bambini to our friends👍🏻👍🏻

Inez Cahyani

1. November, 2023.

We had a 3-month-old shoot with Syafiq, who made our little one looks like rockstar and his frazzled parents more than decent. Syafiq's sense of humour and thoughtfulness put us at ease, he even managed to coax smiles out of our fussy boy. He was also very accommodating and understanding when we needed more time to soothe and get the baby ready. The photos strike a good balance between studio formal and casual warmth. On the administrative side, Lydia was amazing too - replying so promptly even in the evenings and the weekend. We'd love to be back to capture future milestones!

Kimmy H

23. October, 2023.

We did the maternity shoot last Friday and both my husband and I had a wonderful experience!! I was feeling very unsure and super self conscious about my pregnant body but walking away I am glad I did it! Lydia was very patient and attend to all my questions and emails leading up to the shoot. I am sure it’s not easy dealing with emotional pregnant lady so hats off to her. Our photographer May was great and she took time to understand what was my concerns and also help pairing both of our look for the shoot. Honestly, I am very happy that I’ve chosen Bambini for this service.

Vivian Wai

7. October, 2023.

I’ve sent in an enquiry on the Maternity photoshoot via Whatsapp and Lydia was very prompt and professional in responding to my queries and guiding me on how to book etc. Subsequently May was assigned as our photographer and throughout the session she was very encouraging and helpful in guiding my husband and I on how to post and also frequently checking in with me if I’m doing okay. I would highly recommend Bambini Photography and would definitely engage them again in the future! Truly enjoyable!

Eileen Ng

4. October, 2023.

We’ve been repeat customers since 2016, and Bambini have watched my children grow over the years. The photoshoot is always a pleasant experience- efficient with clear directions! Highly recommended :)

Gneth C

4. October, 2023.

Our family had a great experience with them especially with Ms. May, photographer for my daughter’s birthday shoot. She’s very warm, accommodating and patient with my 2yo toddler. Would really recommend her service! The photos turned out really well also, loved all of it. We were also given complimentary frame for the print and 1 extra printed magnet photo! Really thankful and satisfied overall. Will surely book them again in the future.

Junne Chee

28. September, 2023.

We went back to Bambini for the newborn shoot of our baby and had a very enjoyable session with our photographer Syafiq. He was very professional and tactful in handling the shoot, and had a knack in managing our newborn and cheeky toddlers. Definitely not an easy feat! His cheerful nature made the shoot very comfortable for all of us, and the photos turned out great. ☺️ Lydia, who liaised with us on the (last minute) booking of our shoot, was also most pleasant and helpful. Thank you Bambini, for yet another beautiful photoshoot and helping us to capture these precious memories.

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Top 5 Reasons Why Sitters Are Among Our Favourite Ages To Photograph

They are sitting up confidently unaided or with little help but not walking yet;
They are very interactive at this milestone;
They are full of curious expressions and oh those cute baby rolls too! (Please tell me I’m not the only one who loves the roundness and chubbiness of a 6 months old baby!);
They are excited to practice their newfound skill of sitting up independently thus allowing us to capture their growing personality and adorable faces;
Parents are happy as they don’t have to ‘chase’ the baby around yet:)

What To Expect From A Sitter Milestone Photoshoot?

As photographers, we enjoy creating and bringing YOUR stories to life into YOUR photos. We are so excited to introduce our variety of theme setups to you.

Our theme setups are created specifically for your little ones. We have setups just for the little boys and sweet ones for the little girls.

What is special about our theme setups is our exclusive props, one of a kind bonnets, outfits and backdrops that are sourced internationally from the finest suppliers, crafty mums and cottage industrieswho handmade them just for your little ones! To make it even more special, we encourage you to bring along your baby’s favourite toy/item as we incorporate them into the theme.

What’s for Boys?

For your little men, we bring you the adventurous! From diving into the woods with dinosaurs to being that suave little English postman to a brave sailor to roaring little bears and lions! From buckets to wooden plates to sailor boats to little woven baskets and more! Making every setup into a little story adventure for your baby as the main hero/character capturing his milestone. It would be a special gift for you and him making storytelling every night a special one WITH YOUR BABY IN IT!

What’s for Girls?

For your little girls, we bring you all things floral! From rabbits to adorable dears in rainbow forest to enjoying the garden to a princess with her castle. With our one of a kind floral bonnets, your little girls will look so lovable along with their curious expressions.

Did we also mention that we have outfits especially made for your little girls to go along with the setups too?

You can even use this photoshoot and make it into a personalised storybook when you tell it to YOUR BABY GIRL with HER being the main princess/character in it!

Now What?

These theme setups are not only beautiful but they also bring out the curiosity in your child. To be able to see their first reactions and capturing them is just priceless.

We often experience all the awwww’s and woww’s by parents along with their laughters when they are on set with us for they get to also see their babies’ immediate response.

For instance we often get feedbacks from parents that they didnt know baby loves dinosaur so much he wouldn’t let go or that their little girl is so smiley putting on our bonnets they would like to head straight to the mall to get her a hat now!We love doing what we do; to be able to capture all your little bubs first-hand reactions and making them into a lifetime memory. Making it Tangible by Personalising The Memories of Fairytales & Adventures WITH YOUR BABY IN IT!

When & How To Book?

Every baby is unique. Some can sit up independently at 6 months, some at 8 months.

Hence, like newborn photography, you book ahead before your child sit up independently, so we can always adjust the shooting time once they are ready. We often hear mothers saying that they are feeling guilty for missing out on something important for their child. Time passes quickly. Mothers, you tend to be the superwomen at home and need to take care of everything. Without you knowing it, your baby start to crawl and miss this milestone! You simply don’t want to add this to your endless list of guilt that you could have got it done it before.

Themed Sitter Milestone Sessions are usually done in our studio and can be an add-on to a family photoshoot; or a standalone mini shoot for baby only.

Contact us via your preferred method of communication by tapping on the pink buttons below. We will get back to you within the next working day.

There are so many great things about Bambini, I hardly know where to start!

– Jenna Wang

We had such a great experience with Bambini Photography. First, they’re the most reasonably priced of all the baby photography studios I looked into. There are different packages so you can choose what you want based on what you need, and I never had that sinking feeling of being up sold. – Lydia Clark

Baby Milk Bath Photoshoot in Studio – Frequently Asked Questions

Following the successful launch of our Maternity Milk Bath Photography in Studio, many clients have asked if they can do Baby Milk Bath Photoshoot as a continuation to their maternity photoshoot.

That’s right!

YES! We are so excited to embark on the continuation of the milk bath series with babies. All done in our studio with adult sized and baby sized tubs. All ingredients for the milk bath products are made in and imported from Japan.

You know how it goes for the first few months of having baby… restless, tired, constantly worried about the baby and now they are 3-months old and they are happy and smiley when you play with them. For those of you who have finally settled down after the initial blur of the first month or so of your newborn baby, this would be a perfect opportunity to catch up on preserving memories of their milestones.

For the lucky mummies on maternity leave, being intentional to make memories of them at this time is always a rewarding experience. Sink in the tub with them in our adult tub and/or photograph them alone in the baby tub to add to their memory bank.

100 Days Baby Milkbath Photoshoot with Mum

Alternative To Half-Birthday Photoshoot

Alternatively, baby milk bath photography is definitely a different way of celebrating a half-birthday without cakes! A ‘post bath-coma’ to ease them to nap afterwards never hurts too :p

Studio Baby Milkbath Photoshoot Singapore

Just in case you have some questions in mind about this milk bath series, we have answers for you below.

Who Is Suitable?

Baby Milk Bath is an especially special milestone to photograph babies who LOOOOOVEEE their bath time. They are all smiles and giggles when you put them in the tub, and starts kicking and splashing once they are in water. They feel comfortable, calm and playful. They exude so much personality and accomplishments during their favourite activity of the day.

Why Do Baby Milk Bath Photoshoot?

There are a numerous of reasons why mummies ask for and do baby milkbath photoshoots. We have listed them below.

1. They have done Maternity Milk Bath Photoshoot and want a continuation of their milkbath photo shoot journey with their baby.

2. They missed their newborn photoshoot and want to do a catch up shoot before they head back to work within the first 2-3 months.

3. They have seen others do it overseas. Now they are looking to to be one of the first few to do a milk bath photoshoot for their baby here in Singapore.

4. Their babies simply lovvvveeee being in water and enjoys their bath time and they would like to preserve these fleeting moments before they outgrow the baby bath tub.

5. Wants the best of both worlds to do some ‘dry’ classic baby shots and milkbath tub shots in one studio session.

6. Needs a proper family photo while they are still a baby.

Do Mummies Need To Be In The Tub?

If baby is still unable to sit up independently (eg. 2-3 months), we would advise mummy to be in the tub with them as well. This is for baby to feel familiar and comfortable in mummy’s presence.

Is It Safe?

Safety is our number 1 priority in doing photoshoots. We would never get clients to attempt a difficult pose if we feel it is not safe. Bambini Photography works especially well with clients who trust us. If you are unsure and have reservations, then we may not be a good fit for each other for this type of photography. We would suggest that you stick with the classic baby shoots.

Any Props?

We also use flowers or leaves, but if you’d like a plain and simple one, by all means that will be great too. We also have our own rubber duckies that could act as props or can be toys that babies play while capturing the shoot.

What To Bring?

Bring your baby’s favourite small bath toys and normal toys, and you being around to play with and sing to them. Your presence is something comfortable and familiar that will keep them relaxed during the shoot. Oh and do bring towels and clothes for them to change into after the shoot too!

What Should the Baby Wear?

Bring a couple of clothing for them during the ‘dry’ studio session. We do prefer them to be half naked for both dry and water shots. Putting swim diapers on for water shots so we can capture their cute tummy rolls and squishy arms! You could have them wear something simple as well, like an overall. And accessories are great too – a baby bow tie, grandpa hat or headbands (only if baby is usually ok to have head gears on their head).

Is Baby Clothing Provided?

We do have some baby clothing available in studio. However, do bring some along to personalise the shoot for your baby.

What Should Mummy Wear?

For the family shot, do bring wear similar toned coloured clothing with baby and other half. For the milk bath part, mummy can wear similarly to maternity photoshoots. Bring along your nude, white and black undergarments and put on your best smiles. We have robes and fabrics in studio for you to use if needed.

Having said that however, if you like fine laces and hand made robes, check out Bells & Birds. An exclusive special for Bambini’s readers, use “Bambini10” for a 10% off all purchases from their online store: www.bellsandbirds.com; or check out beautiful laced bralettes at Perk By Kate. Don’t forget to quote “Bambinixperk” for a 10% discount of their products! :)

Now What?

Our professionally design studio create an optimum environment for milkbath both for mummy and baby. The water is heated, the air temperature is controlled so it is at comfortable temperature. Of course you will have the large studio (size of executive suites of hotel room of ~800sqft) all for yourself during the shoot while our photographer will guide you through the whole process so you know exactly what to do during the shoot.

Once you have decided that this is it, all you have to do is to bring yourselves and enjoy your precious time as a family. Thats our aim and vision to preserve memories of families. We love families and the joy the babies bring to their family, and we hope we can capture that for you. We also have the tubs prepared in our studio, so just book and have fun!

Chat with our friendly team to find out more about this series at +65 8717 1558 or drop us an email at info@bambiniphoto.sg :)

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