A THOUGHTFUL AND ELEVATED PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE
ST. LOUIS BABY PHOTOGRAPHER
Elegant, Timeless, & Classic Maternity Sessions
Baby Milestone & First Birthday Photography in St. Louis (O’Fallon, MO)
Those tiny features, the belly laughs, the first time sitting up on their own, it all changes in the blink of an eye. Baby milestone portraits are a simple and meaningful way to preserve your baby’s first year.
My St. Louis baby photography studio specializes in milestone sessions, from sitter and 6-month portraits to first birthday and cake smash photography. Families searching for a first birthday photographer in St. Louis love milestone portraits as a timeless way to celebrate their baby’s first year. My studio is located in O’Fallon, MO and serves families throughout the St. Louis area and St. Charles County.
A timeless way to document the first year
Milestone sessions are designed to capture your baby’s personality and sweet details in a clean, classic style that never feels trendy or overly posed. Sessions are simple, baby-led, and styled to keep the focus on your little one.
Perfect for the sweetest stages
These sessions are most popular at 3–4 months (smiles), 6–9 months (sitting), and 12 months (first birthday), but can be scheduled at any age. If you’re not sure what milestone is best, I can recommend the perfect timing based on your baby’s stage.
Studio or outdoors
Milestone portraits are available in my O’Fallon, MO studio or outdoors at local parks in the St. Louis area, depending on the look you love most. Studio sessions are especially popular for a clean, timeless look with controlled weather and timing.
The first year truly goes by in the blink of an eye.
Sitter sessions are best scheduled once your baby can sit independently. This stage is one of the most popular milestones because babies are expressive, happy, and full of personality. Sessions are simple and timeless, with styling that keeps the focus on your baby. If your baby is sitting independently, this is the perfect time to schedule a milestone session.
Sitter Sessions (6–9 Months)
First Birthday & Cake Smash Portraits
First birthday portraits are a meaningful way to celebrate turning one. These sessions are designed to feel classic and natural, capturing your baby’s personality and connection with family. First birthday portraits can be simple and classic or styled with a theme. Cake smash sessions include a simple cake, and custom balloon garlands are available as an optional add-on to truly personalize your theme.
WHETHER YOU’RE DRAWN TO THE CLASSIC ELEGANCE OF A STUDIO MATERNITY SESSION…
…OR PREFER THE WARMTH AND GLOW OF AN OUTDOOR MATERNITY SESSION.
Baby Milestone Session Investment
Baby milestone session options begin at $690 and include a fully guided studio experience with an image credit toward your final collection.
Most families invest $1,500+, with many choosing larger image collections and artwork.
The Premium
Portrait Experience
$1290
A full-service portrait experience designed for maternity, newborn, baby, and family sessions in my private studio or on location in the greater St. Louis and St. Charles area.
Every detail is thoughtfully planned so you can relax and enjoy the process while we create timeless portraits for your family.
Your session investment covers the planning, styling, and professional guidance that shape your experience. Image collections and heirloom artwork are chosen after your session. Most families invest between $1,500–$4,000 in their finished images and artwork.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
∙ Personalized planning & styling
∙ Access to the client wardrobe
∙ Professional hair & makeup
∙ Guided custom portrait session
∙ Professional editing
∙ Reveal & ordering appointment
∙ Choice of five finished digital images or a $1,000 image credit to apply toward your final image collection or artwork
The Premium
Portrait Experience
$1290
A shorter, simplified session designed for families who want a smaller collection of updated portraits.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
∙ Focused session time (30 to 45 minutes, one look)
∙ Choice of five finished digital images or a $700 image credit to apply toward your final image collection or artwork
∙ Additional images and artwork available for purchase
∙ Professional hair and makeup may be added, subject to availability
Petite sessions are ideal for milestone updates or families wanting a more minimal collection.
Maternity and Newborn Reserved Together Families who plan both sessions receive preferred pricing of $100 off each session and an additional $100 print credit at each appointment.
A Fully Guided Maternity Photography Experience
Pregnancy is powerful, and it is deeply personal. Some days you feel glowing. Some days, exhausted. I see all of it, and I create a maternity photography experience that honors you exactly as you are.
Stress-free wardrobe options
My St. Louis studio is stocked with flowing gowns, elegant fabrics, and soft textures chosen to flatter every body.
Professional hair and makeup
You will feel pampered and confident with a look tailored to your personal style, provided by a trusted professional makeup artist.
Your family is always welcome
Whether it is your partner, your toddler, or your pup, the people you love most are welcome to be part of your session.
All you need to do is show up. I take care of the rest.
No modeling experience needed. Everything is guided for you.
How to Reserve Your Maternity Session
1.Reach out
Tell me a little about your due date and what you’re envisioning.
2.Choose your session
We’ll decide which session option fits you best and reserve your date.
3.Plan together
I’ll guide you through wardrobe, styling, and all the details before your session.
PLANNING NEWBORN PHOTOS TOO?
If you’re planning both maternity and newborn portraits, I recommend reserving both early so we can plan around your due date.
Explore newborn photography or learn more about the Baby Plan for newborn, sitter, and first birthday portraits.
Kind Words from Maternity Clients
Maternity Photography FAQs
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Most clients schedule their maternity session between 28 and 36 weeks, when your belly is beautifully defined and you’re still feeling comfortable.
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Flowy gowns, solid colors, and outfits that highlight your bump photograph beautifully. I provide wardrobe guidance and access to my curated client closet.
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Yes. Partners and children are always welcome, and including them often makes the portraits even more meaningful.
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I offer studio maternity sessions as well as outdoor or natural light options, depending on your style and the season.
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Sessions typically last 1 to 2 hours, allowing time for posing, outfit changes, and breaks as needed.
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Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.
Serving St. Louis, St. Charles County, and surrounding areas from my O’Fallon, Missouri studio.
Sargent Photography provides studio maternity photography in O’Fallon, Missouri, serving families throughout St. Louis and St. Charles County, including O’Fallon, St. Peters, Lake St. Louis, Wentzville, Chesterfield, and surrounding communities.
Maternity sessions are designed to feel elevated, comfortable, and fully guided, with a blend of clean, classic portraits and more styled or creative lighting setups. Each session is personalized to highlight this season in a way that feels both natural and refined.
Now booking a limited number of maternity sessions each month.
