P O R T R A I T S I T T I N G S
Timeless Studio Portraits
Hot Take: A Portrait does not need a special occasion.
Not every cherished photograph requires an elaborate session or a major milestone. Sometimes you simply want one beautiful portrait of your child’s current expression, your children together, or your family as you are right now.
Portrait Sittings offer a simple, guided studio experience with all the attention placed on the people in front of the camera. We may preserve a child’s unmistakable personality, recreate a photograph from your family’s past, or create the classic family portrait you have been imagining for years.
These sittings are intentionally concise, uncomplicated, and created to give you a small number of photographs you truly love.
Portrait Sittings are perfect for:
Marking a child’s current age
Recreating a cherished family portrait
Preserving personality
Photographing siblings together
Updating a family portrait
Creating one or two intentional mages
How This Works:
Begin with our Portrait Sitting:
20 minutes of time in the studio
wardrobe & styling guidance
one child, a sibling group, or a family of up to eight people
one portrait arrangement or grouping
your choice of one studio background
a private proof gallery of at least 10 photographs
two high-resolution digital images of your choice
the option to purchase additional photographs or artwork
$175
Choose the way you would like to be remembered:
Personality Portraits
Expressive, honest photographs that allow a child’s individuality take center stage. Created against a simple light or dark background with minimal styling and gentle direction.
Recreated Portraits
An intentional recreation or modern interpretation of a cherished photograph from your family’s past. Please share the original image before your session so we can plan the clothing, composition, and details together.
Traditional Heirloom Portraits
Southern-inspired children’s portraits featuring classic clothing, a light background, and optional oval finishing. Timeless styling keeps the focus on your child rather than a passing trend.
Family Portraits
A simple way to create one classic studio portrait of your immediate family. This option is best for families who want one intentional grouping rather than a full session with many combinations.
Simple, Straightforward, and Planned with Intention
A short session does not mean you are left to figure things our alone. We will help you plan your wardrobe, background, and overall feeling of your portrait before you arrive. During the sitting, we offer clear, gentle guidance do you can simply focus on one another.
Plan
We’ll decide who will participate, what everyone will wear, and which background best supports the portrait you want to create.
Create
Your 20-minute studio sitting will focus on one child, one sibling group, or one family arrangement, with relaxed direction and careful attention to expression and connection.
Choose
You’ll receive a private gallery of at least 10 photographs and select two high-resolution digital images to keep. Additional photographs and professional artwork will also be available.
Kind words
“My family has worked with Liz for over five years to capture our children’s yearly “Personality Portraits.” These photos are among my most treasured possessions! Liz not only captures their physical features at each age, but also the unique quirks and personalities that make them who they are. She’s a joy to work with, wonderful with children, and I’m so grateful she shares her incredible talent with the world.”
Frequently Asked Questions
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There is no single “best” age—each stage offers something wonderfully different to preserve. Three- to five-month sessions capture first smiles, tummy time, and tiny details. Six- to nine-month sessions are especially joyful once babies begin sitting independently, while the months surrounding a first birthday often bring crawling, standing, and an unmistakable personality.
If you are unsure when to schedule, I’ll help you choose the timing based on your baby’s current abilities and the details you most want to remember.
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Not at all. Milestone sessions are designed around what your baby can do right now. Younger babies may be photographed during tummy time, lying comfortably on their backs, or supported safely in a parent’s arms. If you are hoping specifically for sitting portraits, I recommend waiting until your baby can sit steadily without assistance.
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Absolutely. Although the session will remain centered on your baby, parents and siblings are warmly invited to participate. These photographs often become especially meaningful because they preserve your baby’s size, personality, and connection with the people who love them most.
We’ll discuss who will participate during your planning consultation so I can thoughtfully prepare the session and help coordinate everyone’s wardrobe.
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Yes! You will have access to a thoughtfully curated wardrobe of dresses and outfits selected specifically for motherhood and baby photography. During your styling consultation, we will choose pieces that photograph beautifully and help you feel comfortable and confident.
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Yes. First-birthday sessions may include simple celebratory details while keeping the focus on your baby. I lean towards timeless styling over elaborate themes so the photographs continue to feel beautiful long after the birthday has passed. Please ask about adding a petite cake if you would like to include one.
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Absolutely! We can build a custom package for you. When two sessions are purchased together, you receive a 5% discount. Three or more sessions receive a 10% discount off the final cost.
Baby Photography Throughout Central Virginia
The Liz Cook Photography studio is located in Forest, Virginia, just outside Lynchburg. We welcome baby photography clients from throughout Central Virginia, including Bedford, Roanoke, Charlottesville, Amherst, Campbell County, and the surrounding Blue Ridge region.
LYNCHBURG · ROANOKE · CHARLOTTESVILLE
Every new expression is part of their story.
Let me help you hold onto the little person your baby is becoming — their personality, emerging independence, and all the beautiful details changing before your eyes.