West Michigan Grow With Me Photography Experience | Lexie Marie Photography

Your baby’s first year will pass faster than you ever imagined.

One moment you’re holding a tiny newborn in your arms, memorizing every little feature. The next, you’re watching them sit up, crawl across the floor, and take their first wobbly steps.

The truth is, this season moves quickly. Faster than most parents expect.

That’s exactly why the Grow With Me Experience with Lexie Marie Photography was created: to document the beautiful story of your baby’s first year in a meaningful, timeless way.

Because these moments deserve more than just a single session.

They deserve to be remembered as a story.

Why the First Year Deserves to Be Documented

Your baby’s first year is filled with milestones that happen almost overnight. From sleepy newborn snuggles to the joyful chaos of a first birthday, every stage holds something special worth remembering.

The Grow With Me Experience captures the transformation of your baby and your family across that entire year.

Instead of booking sessions one at a time, everything is thoughtfully planned so your baby’s story unfolds naturally.

And the result?

A beautiful collection of images that show how much your little one has grown, and how much love has grown alongside them.

Milestones We Capture

Every stage of your baby’s first year is unique, and each milestone session highlights something new.

  • Maternity

    The beginning of the story.

    Your maternity session celebrates the quiet anticipation before baby arrives: the excitement, the love, and the beautiful transformation of becoming a parent. These images capture the connection between you and the little life you are about to meet.

  • Newborn

    Tiny fingers. Soft cheeks. The quiet moments of welcoming your baby home.

    Newborn sessions focus on the tender details of those early days: the way your baby fits perfectly in your arms, the sleepy stretches, and the overwhelming love that fills the room.

  • Sitter

    season full of personality.

    Around six to nine months, babies begin to show their sweet personalities. They are often sitting up, smiling constantly, and interacting with the world around them. These sessions are full of laughter, curiosity, and joyful expressions.

  • First Birthday

    One incredible year of love.

    The first birthday session celebrates the biggest milestone of the year. Whether it’s simple portraits or a fun cake smash, these images capture the joy of watching your baby grow through their very first year.

Why Families Love the Grow With Me Experience

Many families say this becomes one of the most meaningful investments they make during their baby’s first year.

Because while phones capture quick snapshots…

Professional milestone sessions capture the emotion, connection, and beauty of your family story.

And years from now, when your child asks what they were like as a baby, you’ll have more than memories.

You’ll have the images to show them.

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FAQs

Grow With Me packages typically include multiple milestone sessions throughout your baby’s first year, such as:

• Maternity Session
• Fresh 24–48 Hour Session (optional add on)
• Newborn Session
• Sitter Session (6-9 Months) Session
• First Birthday Session

1

What sessions are included in the Grow With Me Experience?

Sessions can take place in studio, in your home, or outdoors around West Michigan depending on the session and time of year.

Many families choose:

• In-home lifestyle or studio newborn sessions
• Outdoor milestone sessions during warmer months
• Studio sessions for cake smash or milestone portraits

We will plan the perfect setting together for each session.

2

Where do the sessions take place?

Absolutely. While milestone sessions focus on your baby, parents and siblings are always welcome to be included. Some of the most meaningful images come from the connection between your baby and the people who love them most.

3

Do parents and siblings get to be in the photos?

Milestone sessions are typically scheduled around these ages:

• Maternity: 28–34 weeks
• Newborn: within the first 2–3 weeks after birth
• 6-9 months: when baby is sitting independently
• 1 year: birthday celebration

These stages help capture the biggest developmental changes during the first year.

4

How far apart are milestone sessions scheduled?

Lexie took beautiful photos of my family a few days after my daughter was born and then again a year later. Both times she was patient and understanding while taking pictures of a family with two littles (and our pup the second time, too!). I feel so lucky to have such gorgeous pictures of my family thanks to Lexie!


— Katie D.