A few weeks ago, I thought my daughter’s 6th Grade Portraits in two places special to us: one we pass on walks, and the other, our backyard. As I edited the images, I found myself in tears. Every smile and silly face reminded me how quickly she is growing up.

These photos are more than portraits - they are memories frozen in time. A way for her to look back one day and see who she was, and for me to hold on to this beautiful, fleeting season of motherhood.

Why Childhood Portraits Still Matter in a Digital World

In today’s fast-paced digital age, we’re capturing more moments than ever—but truly celebrating fewer. Childhood moves quickly, and while smartphones can store thousands of images, nothing compares to the power of a printed portrait.

From gap-toothed grins to first-day-of-school nerves, each milestone deserves to be honored and remembered—not just buried in a camera roll. This blog explores the lost art of children’s portraiture, the importance of turning everyday milestones into meaningful celebrations, and why printing photos brings those memories back to life.

Rediscover the beauty of slowing down, capturing intentionally, and preserving childhood one timeless portrait at a time.