CHARLOTTE, NC Milestone PHOTOGRAPhy

Capturing all the ages and stages for timeless moments you can treasure forever!

From those first wobbly steps to the joy of smashing a delicious cake in celebration, and even the big transitions of the tween stage, each milestone marks a special chapter in your story. These moments are not just events—they represent growth, discovery, and the journey of becoming. Celebrating and capturing these milestones allows you to hold onto the fleeting stages of childhood and the memories that shape who they are becoming. Every milestone, no matter how big or small, is a reminder of how far they've come and a glimpse of the incredible future ahead.

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Milestone Moments sessions

Simple Smash sessions

Supreme smash sessions

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The Milestone Packages

Investment $245

Milestone Moments

  • ~ 30 minute studio session

  • 10 advanced edited digital images selected from your digital online proof gallery 

  • Child-only session (family mini and mommy-and-me add ons are available)

  • Professional style guide to help coordinate and make those images pop

  • One customized set up designed based on the outfit your little one plans to wear for their session (option to add more if desired)

  • Access to client closet for sizes (3 months to 18 months)

Package includes:

This is the perfect session to capture all types of milestones through your growing blessing's years!

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Investment from $545

Supreme Cake Smash Session

Creative Customized Cake Smash combined with a Magnificent Milestone session, this is the best possible way to document their last big Milestone of their first year!

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  • Your choice of 10 Advanced edited digital images from the Milestone portion of your session accompanying 4x5 hard copy prints 

  • 15+ Photographer selected digital images from the Cake Smash portion of your little one’s session

  • Professional style guide to help coordinate and make those images pop

  • Access to client closet for sizes (3 months to 18 months) for the Milestone portion of the session

Two separate set ups:

One Milestone set up for those sweet classic images of your little one (and a couple of family images if you want on the same set)


Second Customized Cake Smash in the perfect theme to represent something your little one or family love - this portion is for the little one only and is perfect for a themed outfit change to compliment the set!

most commonly booked

Investment: $375

Simple Cake Smash Sessions

Professional style guide to help coordinate and make those images pop

Seamless paper set up in a color to work perfectly with the outfit you choose for your little one!

Cake must be provided by parents and photographer suggests 3 inch round, 2-4 layer, naked iced for best results

Sessions include:

Capture both perfect milestone moments and messy cake smash fun!

~45 minute studio session

15 advanced edited digital images selected from your digital online proof gallery

Child only session - no family or sibling images are provided

let them eat cake!

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“Tobi is a pro! She kept our baby entertained, changed sets/ props up smoothly, and captured beautiful moments. I will cherish these photos forever. Highly recommend!”

Heather I.

“Tobi was amazing while photographing my 8 month old son during his “sitter” session. She made him feel comfortable and safe, while also using her creativity and skills to make him smile for the camera. It’s clear she has a deep understanding of how to photograph children and families. I’m so glad we found her and I look forward to working with her again in the future!”

K. Williams

questions and answers

Most FREQUENTLY asked 

What are the best ages/stages for taking Milestone photos?

The simple answer is:
3 months - aka the best age and stage for tummy time and big smiles
7 months - the “sitter age” and age of sitting up, laughing, and clapping
The Big ONE Year - the final milestone of that first year.  
Many parents book yearly to document all the fun ages and stages. Especially the biggest ones like- turning 5 (aka a whole hand), 10 (aka two whole hands and the beginning joys of tween life), 13 (those teen moments), and that big Milestone of graduating 8th grade and moving into those high school years!!

How far in advance should I book my session?

All sessions should be booked one-two months in advance to account for time to select your final gallery images and editing. For the more specialized cake smash sessions I remind parents that a minimum of 30+ days is required so we can plan the perfect sets. For other milestone sessions I would try to book at a minimum 3 weeks for best results.

Do you bundle your Milestone packages?

For families that want to book multiple milestone packages and document more of those amazing moments while their little one grows, I am happy to bundle a package together at a discounted rate to ensure you have memories of all the ages and stages!  
I frequently recommend bundling the 7 month sitter session with a one year old session after your newborn session!

What is provided during the milestone session?

Each session is set up a little differently. Depending on the session you book, I customize the set to include props such as chairs, benches, baskets, etc and all the fun little letters and numbers you see in my portfolio. I love being able to take one more item off mamas plate so I also provide access to my growing client closet for those little sitter sessions, 3 month milestones, and even the ONE year milestones (not available for cake smash and simple smash).  

How long do the sessions last?

Kids - especially super littles - have a very short attention span which is great for sessions. We move really fast, keeping the session flowing and the smiles coming. Most kids sessions are completed within 30-45 minutes but the supreme smash might take a little longer if we are including a few family photos as part of the session.

Can family take part in the session?

The supreme smash is the only session that includes a handful of family images as part of the Milestone portion of the session; however, you are welcome to add on a mommy-and-me or Family mini to your milestone session for an additional charge (family add-ons are not available for the simple smash session)

What should we bring to the session?

I typically recommend the following:
  • Any special lovie your little one has always had - we won’t use it at the beginning of the session but it’s great to put in during the last few images for a special touch.
  • Any outfit(s) you wanted to use if not using my client wardrobe.
  • I ask that you bring a bottle or cup of water for your little one - they get thirsty sometimes and need a little swig 
  • For smash sessions you will get a customized list of items to bring but definitely the cake - for allergy reasons that must be provided by parents.
  • Your diaper bag with supplies
  • If your little one is teething a great bib is key to keep that outfit as spot free for as long as possible before and during the session and we can pop it on them during quick changes in the set up too

can i see your studio

I have a studio in Waxhaw, NC and serve the greater Charlotte, NC area, including  Indian Land, Fort Mill, Matthews, Stallings, Monroe, and Weddington. My studio is designed to capture a variety of milestone sessions, from tiny newborns through those fun tween and teen years. You can learn more and take a peek inside here: 

https://tobistimelesstreasures.com/why-i-love-my-waxhaw-photography-studio/