G is 2! | {Milestone portraits} Troy, IL child photographer

Fall photo season is just about over with the freezing temperatures and snow arriving, but sessions are still available with Carrie P Photography! A mini-session is a great choice if you are willing to brave the cold for a bit. Sessions can be held in your home for an even more personalized look to your photos. Don't let the cold keep you from beautiful photos!

With the first flakes of snow falling, it warms me up to think back on this July milestone session. The M family met me at Creve Coeur Lake on a busy Sunday morning. We dodged the bikers, runners, and dog-walkers to capture some photographs of this sweet guy who was just turning 2. He wanted little to do with the camera with all the excitement around him, but we managed to keep him out of the lake and all survived the July heat. Success!


Don't wait to capture your family memories with beautiful portraits. Contact me to schedule your holiday session by emailing carrie@carriepphotography.net.

The B family | {maternity} Troy, IL photographer

Carrie P Photography would love to capture memories of your growing family. Check out the link above to my portfolio or scroll down to view some recent sessions. All sessions include digital images.

The B family will be welcoming another little boy soon. We got together back in August for this session because big brother arrived well before his due date. Baby #2 has now made it to week 38. Hooray! I am excited to meet him and photograph this family again in a few weeks.




November sessions are still available and perfect for holiday photos. Don't wait until it's too late to add a perfect family portrait to your holiday cards! Contact me to schedule a session: carrie@carriepphotography.net.

L turns 1 | {Milestone portraits} Troy, IL family photographer

Carrie P Photography would love to capture your child's milestones. From a first birthday cake smash to senior portraits, important memories deserve beautiful pictures. Check out the link to my portfolio above or view blog entries by category for recent sessions. All sessions include digital images.

I shouldn't have waited so long to share this fun post! Cake smash sessions always turn out sweet and adorable. Baby L enoyed every bite and looked amazing in her crown and her special birthday "one"-sie.


It is nice to get some variety and some family shots in during these milestone sessions, and outdoor sessions allow for plenty of opportunity for both. Little L was so excited to wave to the doggies passing behind me!

Digging in!



Don't wait to capture your family memories with beautiful portraits. September sessions are full. Contact me to schedule your October session by emailing carrie@carriepphotography.net.

Baby E | {6 month milestone portraits} Troy, Illinois child photographer

Carrie P Photography would love to capture your child's milestones. From a first tooth to senior portraits, important memories deserve beautiful pictures. Check out the link to my portfolio above or view blog entries by category for recent sessions. All sessions include digital images. There are many great spots for photos in and around Troy, Illinois!

Baby E is a gorgeous baby girl. You can see how smitten Mom and Dad are with her.


My preferred time of day for sessions is about 90 minutes before sunset. The low sun means there are plenty of shadows to protect eyes from the sun (and squinting). And there is an opportunity for gorgeous hazy light through the trees. Thanks for laughing at my fake sneezes, Baby E!

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Owen Turns 1 | {Milestone birthday photographer} Troy, Illinois

Carrie P Photography would love to capture your child's milestones. From a first birthday cake smash to senior portraits, important memories deserve beautiful pictures. Check out the link to my portfolio above or view blog entries by category for recent sessions. All sessions include digital images.

Happy 1st birthday, Owen! He is such a handsome guy and was ready to dig into his birthday cake.



And if his cake face wasn't cute enough, check him out in a tie and jeans!

Baby B {12 days old} | Troy, Illinois newborn photographer

Newborn sessions are available year round. Sessions take place in your home during the first 14 days after baby is born. I'd love to capture your new addition at home, in the nursery, surrounded by parents, siblings, and pets. Hospital sessions are also available for those who want photos of baby's first few days. Carrie P Photography is based out of Troy, Illiois and serves Edwardsville, Maryville, Collinsville, St. Louis, and the Metro East. Contact me for more information!

Meet Baby B! He had some adorable rolls and chubbiness to show off.


His big brother was so gentle and sweet, and he kept commenting on how cute his baby brother is. Who can blame him?





Newborn sessions include use of photographer's props, backdrops, blankets, and accessories. Your own special items can be incorporated as well. You receive printing rights for all purchased digital files for use in prints, cards, announcements, and gifts! Mini sessions are available for child, couple, and family sessions at Drost Park in Maryville, Illinois. Check out the "Specials" link for more information.

The D family | Holiday family maternity session {Belleville, IL}

It has been such a long winter, but I am excited to get back to outdoor photos with warmer weather finally in the forecast.  And I still had one session left to blog from 2013. 

The D family was in town for Thanksgiving from Wisconsin.  We met up for family photos in downtown Belleville, and it was a combination family/ maternity/ holiday session because Mom was expecting baby #2. 



They were troopers in the cold!



Outdoor sessions are available year-round. The trees will be blooming soon and make the most beautiful backdrop of the year! If you are looking for a quick, budget-friendly session, check out my mini-session special!

Carter is 1! | Child & Family Photographer {St. Louis, MO}

Happy New Year!

This session didn't get shared in 2013, so I thought this family would make a great first share of the new year. You have the whole year ahead of you to schedule your family photo session, your choice of dates, and plenty of time to coordinate clothing for you family so look at your calendar and contact me to schedule your session. Don't let this year pass without updating your family portraits!

Carter was dressed to impress.