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.

Baby E | 8 days old {Edwardsville, IL newborn photographer}

If you are looking for a family, newborn, or maternity photographer in the Troy, Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, or Collinsville, Illinois area, please check out my portfolio. Pricing information is available here.

This baby girl is beyond cute. A tiny little sweetheart with big eyes. I loved photographing E with her family in her gorgeous nursery.




Newborn portraits are best scheduled for the first two weeks after birth. Portraits are taken in your home, where mother and baby are most comfortable. Expecting in 2014? Email carrie@carriepphotography.net to schedule your newborn session today!

The P family part 2! | Troy, IL family photographer

So it wasn't just a family of 3, but TWO families of 3 together for this photo shoot. Another mom, dad, and gorgeous little girl made this extended family session twice as nice.





And these cousins weren't thrilled about taking photos together. Still cute, but not happy with their mommies OR their daddies!

The P family | Troy, IL family photographer {Session at Oak Knoll Park}

Looking for a photographer in Troy, Collinsville, Maryville, Glen Carbon, or Edwardsville, Illinois? I offer family, baby, maternity, and newborn photos on location. Photo sessions can take place at your home or at any of the beautiful parks in the area: Drost Park, SIUE Gardens, and Willoughby Heritage Farm are some of my favorite places to shoot. And I would love for you to introduce me to your favorites, too!


I love to photograph families of three. The parents focus on the baby, and three is a magic number, of course. Look at these sweet shots of Mom, Dad, and baby girl!

Gabriel {6 month portraits} | Troy, IL family and baby photographer

An hour long family session gives plenty of time for a variety of family portraits, sibling poses, and photos of your children on their own. When you opt for a family session with Carrie P Photography, I will document milestones like baby sitting independently and memories of your whole family as baby grows.
I was excited when this family invited me to their new home for family portraits and to document their son turning 6 months old. Not only do they have a gorgeous new house, but they just happened to own the PERFECT piece of land for photos.


From the moment I walked in, Gabriel was all smiles and ready for the camera! Check out this adorable little boy wearing a fedora and getting a bit distracted by his pup grazing:

I didn't want to stop taking photos of this guy and his cute faces.

Gabriel {3 months} | Baby boy photos in St. Louis

Sweet Gabe was a perfect model for his 3 month portraits. I love when parents want to be in photos with their babies. Not only will these parents love having photos of their precious boy on their walls, but he will have beautiful photos of his family to look back on.

Mommy and baby is always one of my favorites!



Check out this adorable face!




Can you tell this is one of my favorite sessions ever?