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When planning newborn and milestone portraits with my families, one of the biggest questions that comes up is what to wear. If you’ve been around me or my website, it should be no surprise that I always recommend neutral tones for outfits (and their setups) in my Saratoga Springs studio. This helps us create light […]

neutral outfit inspiration for newborn and milestone photography from Saratoga Springs newborn photographer

The Beauty of Neutral Tones: Elegant Newborn & Milestone Photography Inspiration

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I truly adore this family! This is their third baby boy, and they’ve trusted me to document each of their babies’ first years ever since Andy’s oldest big brother, Carter, was born in 2019. I’ll never take this job for granted, and I am always grateful for families that invite me into their lives year […]

two big brothers hug newborn baby in white wrap on rug in Saratoga Springs nursery

Party of Five: Baby Boy Newborn Portraits with Big Brothers

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There’s something magical about Cape Cod at sunset: the golden light dancing on the water, the soft breeze, the giggles of little ones chasing waves. It’s no wonder families return year after year to make memories here, and then they bring their kids back when they become parents, too. I’ve been spending summers on Cape […]

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5 Tips for a Picture-Perfect Family Portrait Session on Cape Cod

Cape Cod, Session Tips

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It’s so hard to believe that Baby Brooks is already a year old! It feels like just yesterday, he was coming into my Saratoga Springs studio with his parents for his newborn portraits. Now, he’s turned one and we planned a blue & white cake smash in Saratoga Springs for his birthday!  Blue & White […]

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A timeless blue & white cake smash for Baby Brooks

First Birthday

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I was so excited when Leah and her family reached out to tell me that they were expecting their second baby. We met three years ago when their son was born. It will never cease to be one of my favorite things when families invite me to come back into their lives as they grow […]

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Sweet and dainty newborn portraits for a baby girl – Saratoga Springs newborn photographer

Studio Newborns

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This family was such a joy to photograph, and the girls were filled with giggles and games as they cuddled and danced together for some very sweet portraits on Cape Cod. These Cape Cod Family Portraits in Chatham MA were full of beachy and summer vibes – particularly because of the girls’ beautiful Lilly Pulitzer […]

sisters hug on Chatham beach during Cape Cod family portraits wearing matching Lily Pulitzer dresses

Cape Cod Family Portraits & Lilly Pulitzer – Two Things that Go Together Beautifully!

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I truly loved this family portrait session! If you’ve been following me for awhile, you know that Cape Cod is one of my favorite places. I enjoy summers on the Cape and evenings spent photographing families at all of my favorite beaches. So many of my New York clients have heard me talk about the […]

parents hug daughter on their hips standing on beach during family portraits on Cape Cod

Light and Airy Family Portraits at Lighthouse Beach – Cape Cod Family Photographer

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I was invited into Callahan’s home to celebrate his arrival, and his parents were excited to capture cozy, heartfelt portraits in their favorite place. Their home was filled with lovely windows and ample natural light, and the nursery was beautifully decorated down to every last detail. It was the perfect spot for their lifestyle newborn […]

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Cozy lifestyle newborn portraits at home in Saratoga Springs

Newborns

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Katie and Zach are longtime clients of mine, and I adore seeing their family year after year. It’s hard to believe that we just captured their third studio maternity portraits in Saratoga Springs! Zach reached out years ago when his wife was pregnant with their first son to schedule a maternity session, and after talking […]

expecting mother holds baby bump in lace gown in Saratoga Springs studio

Maternity portraits in Saratoga Springs – waiting for baby #3

Maternity

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After 13 incredible years of photographing families and watching so many little ones grow in front of my lens, I’m so proud (and a little emotional!) to officially share the next chapter of Nicole Starr Photography with you. I have launched a complete rebrand and a new online home, as you may have noticed. This […]

Saratoga Springs photographer shares about her website update and rebrand as the start of a new chapter for Nicole Starr Photography.

A New Chapter of Nicole Starr Photography: All about our rebrand and new website design

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