The First Year Collective
The story of your baby's First Year - told beautifully,
forever.
The First Story Collective is an all-inclusive, deeply pampering portrait experience designed to document every breathtaking milestone of your baby’s first chapter. I handle every single detail—from wardrobe to custom framing—so you never have to worry about missing a moment, and you never have to carry the stress of planning it.
You do the loving. I do the preserving.
you are not alone
Does any of this sound familiar?
"I meant to book a newborn session, and before I knew it she was already three months old."
Time moves differently once a baby arrives. Weeks disappear. The fog is real - and suddenly those tiny newborn days are gone.
"I have thousands of blurry phone photos but nothing I'd ever actually hang on our walls."
iPhone snapshots capture the chaos. But they don't capture the feeling — the weight of them in your arms, the smell of their head, the way their hand curls around your finger.
"Getting ready, getting the baby ready, figuring out what to wear.. Sessions feel more stressful than special."
A portrait experience should feel like a gift, not another thing on your to-do list. You deserve to arrive, exhale, and just be present.
This is Exactly Why
The First Story Collective Exists.
So you can close your eyes someday, open a beautiful heirloom album, and be transported right back to the very beginning of your family's story.
the experience
More than a photo session. A legacy in the making.
The First Story Collective is a membership-style portrait experience designed to document your baby at every milestone of their first year - beautifully, intentionally, and entirely stress-free.
Every detail is curated and cared for — from your wardrobe and hair and makeup on the day, to the heirloom artwork that hangs in your home for generations. You bring the baby. I bring everything else.
your four chapters
Every chapter of year one, Beautifully Documented
Newborn
The wrinkly knees. The flaky skin. The way they curl perfectly into your chest. These details fade within weeks — we capture them forever.
6-8 Months
The gummy smiles. The belly laughs. The way they look at you like you're their whole world. This blissful baby stage is one you'll want to live in forever.
MaternitY Session
Your story begins here. The glow, the anticipation, the quiet wonder of carrying new life — all of it deserves to be remembered.
One Year
Look how far you've both come. From a tiny newborn to a walking, babbling little person. Celebrate this milestone in style.
Recommended between 28-34 weeks
Typically done when baby is 2-3 weeks old
Capture the beauty of babyhood and every milestones
Document the journey from baby to toddler in this culmination of your baby's first year
what's included
Everything taken care of, at every session
This is a full-service experience from beginning to end. We believe that a luxury portrait experience shouldn't add a single ounce of stress to your already full plate. Motherhood is demanding enough; you should not have to act as your own wardrobe stylist, your own project manager, or your own interior designer just to have beautiful memories of your child.
Here's what every Collective member receives:
Personal styling with an extensive guide on styling and coordinating the family wardrobe — selected together before each session so there's nothing to stress about on the day.
01.
Wardrobe Styling
02.
Hair & Make-Up
Because you deserve to feel as beautiful as this season of life truly is. My professional artist ensures you look effortlessly radiant for every session.
Together we'll design the perfect artwork for your home — wall galleries, fine art albums, and heirloom pieces crafted to tell your family's story for generations
03.
Heirloom Artwork Design
04.
Priority Access & Reminders
I track your milestones and reach out when it's time to book — so you never have to worry about missing a session or losing your spot.
Transparency matters, mama. You are stepping into a season where your time is your most precious resource. The families who choose The First Story Collective don’t just choose me for the portraits; they choose us to completely handle the logistics, so they can simply enjoy their baby.
At $2,149 for the entire year, you aren't just securing four luxury portrait sessions. You are buying absolute peace of mind. Knowing every milestone is already tracked, already styled, and already protected is the greatest gift you can give your future self.
- Four Complete Milestone Sessions over a 14 month period: Maternity, Newborn, Sitter (6–8 months), and One Year Celebration.
- $600 Savings compared to booking each portrait session individually.
- Access to my complementary styling service + portrait prep guide for the entire family at every single session.
- Complete Digital Gallery per session, featuring 60–80 hand-edited, high-resolution images.
- $200 print credit towards an heirloom album or prints/products in the store
- Priority Scheduling and automated milestone tracking.
$2,149
Payment plans available.
Membership
The First Year Collective
"Couldn’t recommend the First Year Collective enough!! It’s worth every single penny. You cannot get these moments back, but Lindsay captures them so beautifully!
Each photoshoot with Lindsay is like catching up with an old friend! She knows how to handle every family member that she is photographing."
— Lindsay D., Mama to Eva Jane
Client Love
Tuscaloosa, AL
" I hesitated at first about investing in a full membership, but joining the Collective was the single best gift I gave myself during my pregnancy. Time moves at lightning speed once the baby arrives, and knowing Rory already had every single milestone tracked and scheduled gave me so much peace of mind. I didn’t have to think, plan, or stress—I just showed up and got to celebrate my baby girl."
— Caroline M., Mama to Madeleine"
Client Love
" I hesitated at first about investing in a full membership, but joining the Collective was the single best gift I gave myself during my pregnancy. Time moves at lightning speed once the baby arrives, and knowing Rory already had every single milestone tracked and scheduled gave me so much peace of mind. I didn’t have to think, plan, or stress—I just showed up and got to celebrate my baby girl."
— Caroline M., Mama to Madeleine"
Client Love
Hi, I'm Lindsay
the person behind the lens
I believe that a photograph isn't just a beautiful image; it's a piece of your family's legacy. Something your children will hold, your grandchildren will cherish, and that tells the story of who you were in this very season of life.
I created The First Story Collective because I kept meeting incredible mamas who were so busy loving their babies that the milestones slipped by undocumented. I wanted to build an experience where nothing was left to chance — where every detail was handled, and the only thing a mother had to do was show up and be present.
My work is rooted in connection, storytelling, and legacy. And I would be honoured to document yours.
Ready to begin?
Your baby's story is already unfolding. Let's make sure it's remembered.
I take a limited number of First Story Collective members each year in order to ensure I give the utmost attention and care to each client. If you're expecting, or your baby has just arrived, I'd love to hear from you.
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