The Milestone Membership- 5U Photography

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Collection of milestone membership photos taken by 5U Photography with sessions including fresh-48, newborn, 6 and 12 month milestones

Perfectly Capturing all the moments of your baby’s 1st year filled with so many memories of growth and change!

The first year of your baby’s life is an absolute whirlwind, isn’t it? From the sleepless nights to those sweet little giggles, every moment feels like it’s both fleeting and unforgettable. At 5U Photography, we totally get it! We are family owned and operated, and have 3 littles of our own! So we DEFINITELY get how important it is to capture those moments—because, trust us, that 1st year of memories is one you will want to hold on to forever…..Which is why we created our Milestone Membership!

This special membership is designed to document every big (and small!) moment of your baby’s first year. It delivers a collection of beautiful galleries that create the most gorgeous gallery walls, and truly reflect the love, joy, and unique story of your sweet family!

In this blog post, I’m going to walk you through everything our Milestone Membership includes, and why it’s the perfect way to preserve those memories you’ll never want to forget….

Four images together from milestone membership session with the first picture from a 6 month milestones Pictures from left to right: First picture is mom and dad holding little boy. The second is a little girl enjoying her smash cake. 3rd picture is dad kissing pregnant mom on the cheek during maternity session. 4th photo is baby girl swaddled in pink blanket laying on changing table during in-home, lifestyle newborn session

The Milestone Membership….

This membership is designed to capture all the key moments during your baby’s first year, from the emotional first hours to their first birthday celebration. We have included four gorgeous sessions that capture it all…..

Complementary Fresh-48 Mini Session…

4 babies swaddled, laying in hospital cribs during Fresh 48 session with 5U Photography in the Birmingham, AL area at UAB, Grandview, St. Vincent's, and Brookwood hospital

This is a super intimate, laid-back session done at the hospital prior to discharge. This is the time to document those soft, tender moments while you’re soaking in the joy of meeting your sweet new babe. The photos from this session will show those sweet, unposed moments—perfect for preserving the early days when everything still feels so new and magical….

Fresh-48 sessions are the perfect start to your membership, and are all about soft, natural light, capturing the peaceful, intimate feeling of your baby’s first days….

These sessions capture the most beautiful emotional moments that you’ll want to hold onto forever. Whether it’s the first time your baby meets their siblings, the tender touch of a parent cradling their newborn, or the peacefulness of your baby sleeping in your arms…. Every picture tells a story of new beginnings and pure love.

What to Expect:

  • Location: Hospital prior to discharge
  • Length: 30-45 minutes
  • Vibe: Natural, raw, and emotional

Milestone Membership Fresh-48 Sessions From Each Hospital:

Brookwood Hospital

Baby girl swaddled in crib at Brookwood Hospital during fresh-48 session with 5U Photography as apart of milestone membership
close up of baby girl laying in hospital crib with hat on at Brookwood Hospital
close up of baby's feet during fresh-48 session with 5U Photography in Birmingham, AL
Mom sitting in hospital bed looking down at baby girl following delivery during milestone membership fresh-48 session at brookwood hospital in Birmingham, AL

Click HERE to see more of this gorgeous fresh-48 session for the Yonke Family welcoming sweet Ella Jo earthside!

Grandview Medical Center

Dad holding newborn baby boy burping him after feeding during fresh-48 as the 1st milestone membership session with 5U Photography at Grandview Medical Center
Mom and dad looking down lovingly at newborn baby boy during in-hospital session at Grandview medical center in birmingham AL
close up of baby boy's feet lying in hospital crib while being swaddled by mother during fresh-48 session
newborn baby boy swaddled in hospital swaddle at Grandview Medical center in Birmingham, AL

Click HERE to see more of this sweet Grandview Fresh-48 Session included in the amazing Morris family’s milestone membership….

UAB- University of Alabama at Birmingham

Big sister looks down at newborn baby sister swaddled and laying in hospital crib at UAB in Birmingham, AL during 5U Photography fresh-48 session included in Harris family's milestone membership
newborn baby girl laying in hospital crib wearing white shirt and bonnet during fresh-48 session
Mom sitting in hospital bed at UAB holding newborn baby girl swaddled in pink blanket during milestone membership included fresh-48 in birmingham alabama
close up of newborn baby girl's hand during milestone membership session

The amazing Harris Family welcoming sweet baby girl Charlotte to the family!

St. Vincent’s Hospital

The beautiful Holmes Family welcoming sweet Savannah earthside at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham, AL

Milestone Membership- The Newborn Session

These sessions happen when your baby is just a few weeks old and still in those cozy, sleepy days. The best part? We come to you! We’ll use the natural light in your home to create a relaxed, intimate atmosphere as you snuggle your little one. There’s no need to stress about getting to a studio—this is all about keeping things easy and stress-free for you and your family.

The beauty of an in-home lifestyle newborn session, as a part of your milestone membership, lies in its authenticity. These photos are a reflection of your unique story, from the way your baby looks at you with curiosity to the peaceful moments when your baby drifts off to sleep in your arms. The session focuses on the real moments that make your family’s experience so special—the quiet snuggles, the sleepy yawns, the soft touches, and the overwhelming love that fills your home.

An in-home lifestyle newborn session with us is different because we do bring a portable backdrop and stand to take more studio style pictures of baby, while not losing the more organic, relaxed approach to a lifestyle newborn session. It’s about capturing the beauty in everyday moments, the way your baby fits perfectly into your life, and the tender love that you share.

There’s no perfect way to do this—just as there’s no perfect parent. Every family’s journey is different, and our goal is to document your family’s journey in a way that feels natural, authentic, and truly beautiful.

What to Expect:

  • Location: Your home
  • Length: 1-2 hours
  • Vibe: Lifestyle, relaxed, and all about those snuggles

Little boy climbing on crib looking down at baby sister at the family's home in Birmingham, AL
newborn baby boy laying on white blanket swaddled in white swaddle during in-home, lifestyle newborn session as a part of milestone membership
Mom changing baby's outfit during in-home newborn session wtih 5U Photography in Birmingham, AL
Newborn baby Ezra peacefully sleeping in his mother's arms during an intimate newborn session
Mom laying on sunroom swing holding newborn baby boy swaddled in white blanket
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newborn baby girl sleeping peacefully wrapped in white swaddle during newborn session at family's home in Birmingham, AL
A tender moment between a mother and her newborn daughter, with soft natural light illuminating their faces in the living room
newborn baby boy ezra lying next to family dog both swaddled together in wicker basket during milestone membership session
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Mom looking down at baby boy standing beside window with natural light streaming in during in-home lifestyle newborn session with 5U Photography
Mom and dad standing in front of window holding newborn baby girl during milestone membership in-home newborn session at their home in Birmingham, AL
Baby girl laying on cream blanket wrapped in pink blanket during in-home newborn session in birmingham alabama
Family sitting on bed smiling at the camera during in-home newborn session with 5U Photography
family of 3 sitting in rocker in nursery cradling newborn baby girl
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Mom and dad sitting in floor of nursery looking down at baby girl during newborn session with 5U Photography as a part of milestone membership session
Baby girl wrapped in white blanket with pink bow laying on rocker in nursery with 2 golden retrievers laying in front during in-home newborn session
newborn baby girl wrapped in pink swaddle with white bow sleeping peacefully during the newborn session included in the Yonke Family's milestone membership with 5U Photography
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Milestone Membership- 6 Month Milestone

A session full of laughter, love, and those sweet little moments that make life so beautiful….

At around 6 months, your baby is really starting to show off their personality! This is when they’re learning to sit up, smiling, and really engaging with the world around them! 6 Month Milestones are one of my absolute FAVORITE sessions! This milestone membership session is all about the adorable moments! The sweet giggles for their favorite toy and showing off that big, adorable gummy grin. This session really highlights how much your sweet little one has grown in just a few short months!

While the focus of the 6 month milestone membership session is on that sweet babe, we also love capturing family moments during these milestone sessions! Whether it’s a shared laugh with mom, a gentle nuzzle from dad, or a sweet sibling interaction, these moments of connection are just as important. We’ll make sure to photograph the gentle bond you share with your baby during this stage—whether it’s soft moments of cuddling or playful interactions.

Trust me…. you’ll treasure these moments forever….

What to Expect:

  • Location: in-home or outdoor session (most families like an outdoor option since the newborn session is in-home)
  • Length: 30-60 minutes
  • Vibe: Playful, fun, and full of baby giggles

6 month old little girl looking at camera during 6 month milestone session with 5U Photography in Birmingham Alabama
6 month old Charlotte laying on white blanket looking at beautiful flowers during 6 month milestone membership session at Old Baker Farm in Harpersville AL with 5U Photography
Mom and dad standing back to back holding up kids in the air as they giggle with joy during 6 month milestone session at Old Baker Farm in Harpersville Alabama
Baby giggling and looking up at the camera, surrounded by natural greenery and soft boho decor in a beautiful 6-month milestone session in Birmingham, Alabama
Mom and dad holding 6 month old little girl Daphne in a lush boho field during milestone membership session
Baby sitting up on a soft blanket in a boho field near Birmingham, Alabama, smiling and enjoying the warm sunlight during their 6-month milestone session with 5U Photography.
Family sitting on blanket during 6 month milestone membership session in boho field in wilsonville alabama
Dad walking with mom holding 6 month old Daphne during milestone session with 5U Photography
Family sitting on blanket with mom laying against dad holding 6 month old baby girl
6 month old little boy lying on stomach on blanket looking at holland lop bunny during 6 month milestone session with 5U Photography
Family laying on blanket surrounded by wildflowers during 6 month session with 5U Photography in field outside of Birmingham, Alabama
Mom holding little boy smiling at camera during 6 month milestone.

Milestone Membership- 12 Month Milestone

The 12-Month Milestone & Smash Cake Session is the grand finale of the Milestone Membership. Your baby’s first birthday is a HUGE occasion, and we can’t wait to help you celebrate!!!

The 12-month milestone captures so much more than just a birthday—it preserves the innocence, the joy, and the messiness of that special time in your baby’s life. The fun, the love, the laughter, and the sweetness of the moment are all woven into each photo, making for a collection of images that will forever remind you of how quickly your baby grew in that first magical year.

This session is all about celebrating the beauty of your little one’s first year and the joy of watching them grow. And as you look back on the photos over the years, you’ll remember the warmth and joy of that day with all the giggles, and sweet frosting-covered moments that made your baby’s first birthday so special.

Key Features of 12-Month Milestone & Smash Cake Session:

  • Location: in-home or outdoor location
  • Session Length: 45 minutes- 1 hour
  • Style: Fun, messy, and full of joy
  • Perfect for: A celebration!

1 year old little girl tasting her smash cake at session with 5U Photography
Mom and dad holding 1 year old little girl looking down and smiling during 12 month milestone membership session
mom holding one year old little girl during 12 month milestone membership session at the birmingham botanical gardens
Little girl smiling with excitement as she sits on a blanket at Birmingham Botanical Gardens during her 12-month milestone session, surrounded by lush greenery
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Max crawling towards smash cake during 1st birthday session with 5u photography
A candid shot of Max laughing while playing in the gardens, capturing the joy of his 1st birthday session
Close-up of Max's adorable 1st birthday session crown during session with 5u photography
click HERE for Max’s 1st Birthday session!
Max posing with his family, smiling happily in the beautiful setting of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens on his 1st birthday session

Milestone Membership- Maternity Mini Add-On Option…

We know that the journey to parenthood is just as special as the first year of your baby’s life. That’s why, as part of the Milestone Membership, we offer the option to add on a maternity session at a discounted rate. Our maternity sessions are designed to capture the beauty and excitement of expecting a little one, whether it’s your first child or your fifth. You’ll receive stunning portraits that showcase the glow of motherhood, with photos that capture the anticipation and joy of your growing family.

Key Features of Maternity Session:

  • Location: Outdoor or in-home
  • Session Length: 30- 45 minutes
  • Style: Elegant, graceful, and glowing
  • Perfect for: Expecting mothers who want to document the beauty that is creating life!

mother looking down at baby bump during maternity session at morgan creek vineyard
mother looking down with her partner kissing her head in a serene boho field, with golden sunlight filtering through the trees.
Silhouette of a pregnant woman against a vibrant sunset in a boho field, highlighting her profile and the beauty of motherhood.
Expecting mother standing in field of flowers with her partner looking down and cradling her pregnant belly in sweet maternity session with 5U Photography

Why Choose 5U Photography’s Milestone Membership?

The Milestone Membership at 5U Photography is more than just a collection of photo sessions; it’s an investment in the memories that will last a lifetime. Here are a few reasons why choosing our Milestone Membership is a great decision….

  • Comprehensive Coverage: With multiple sessions throughout your baby’s first year, you’ll never have to worry about missing a thing! So, all you have to worry about is soaking up the moments
  • Flexible & Personalized: Your membership is all about YOU. Milestone membership families are guaranteed scheduling availability and receive priority booking. We will reach out 1-2 months prior to each session to schedule the details, so you don’t have to worry about future schedules and plans.
  • Access to Professional Styling: With our Client Closet and expert guidance, you’ll look and feel your best for every photoshoot.
  • Exclusive Discounts on Add-Ons: As part of the Milestone Membership, you’ll enjoy discounted pricing for maternity sessions, ensuring that every stage of your journey is captured beautifully.

Let’s Chat…..

Your baby’s first year will pass in the blink of an eye, but with the Milestone Membership at 5U Photography, you’ll have stunning photographs that tell the story of their incredible journey. From Fresh-48 sessions to smash cake fun, we’re here to help you preserve these once-in-a-lifetime moments.

Ready to capture your baby’s milestones? Contact us today to learn more about our Milestone Membership and start planning your photography sessions. Our team at 5U Photography is excited to get to know and love your sweet family too!

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xoxo

Alex

owner of 5U Photography, specializing in newborn and family photography. standing holding a camera smiling in Birmingham, Alabama

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