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You found the perfect photographer.  You picked a date and rearranged your family’s schedules.  You shopped for the most perfect outfits that coordinate but aren’t too matchy-matchy.  You even know which wall you’re going to hang that new family portrait on after your session.  You are 100% ready for this portrait session! But, wait… what […]

8 tips for a meltdown-free portrait session with your kids

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The most requested cake smash theme that we get here at the studio is FLORAL CAKE SMASH. It is perfect for little girls, and it is so simple, timeless, and sweet. I absolutely love designing floral cake smash setups, and it’s always a fun challenge to make each one unique. Here we’re sharing a few […]

Floral Cake Smash Inspiration – A few of Our Favorites with this popular theme!

First Birthday

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Dear Mamas, Get in the picture. Stop hiding behind the camera and step in front of it with your babies. Hand your camera over to your partner, your friend, your neighbor, ANYONE walking by on the street, and ask them to please take a picture of you and your kids together. You already know that […]

A Letter to All Moms: Please Get in the Picture!!

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One of the questions that I get asked all the time is how I got started with newborn photography.  My son is only 2 years old, so my story is not like so many photographers’ stories who fell in love with newborn photography while photographing their own little one.  In fact, I started capturing those […]

How I Got Started with Newborn & Baby Photography | Saratoga Springs Baby Photographer

Behind the Scenes, Studio Newborns

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Congratulations on your little one’s arrival!  I created this FREE guide to help families affected by social isolationdue to the global pandemic. I know how special this time is for yourfamily as you welcome your new baby home, and I’m sure you wereimagining the most adorable newborn portraits of your little one.Just because our […]

Quarantines & Newborn Photos | A Free Guide to Capturing Your Newborn Photos at Home During Social Isolation

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My sweet little boy turned TWO this month, and I still can’t believe it! We celebrated with his favorite thing of all time — SCHOOL BUSES! Grayson is absolutely obsessed with school buses, and he points out every single bus we pass when we’re in the car. The hardest thing about the quarantine for him? […]

Grayson Turns Two! A School Bus Cake Smash for My Little Guy

Baby Starr, First Birthday

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Yay! Today’s the day! You have your beautiful new artwork from your portrait session, and you can’t wait to display it in your home. You know just the perfect spot to hang it up, but wait… did you know there are a few simple tips to keep in mind that will help your artwork stay […]

How to Care for your Artwork | Saratoga Springs Baby & Family Portrait Photographer, Nicole Starr Photography

Family, Signature Products

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How did my sweet little boy turn TWO already?!?! The past two years have absolutely flown by, and while I thought Year 1 was fast, Year 2 sped by at warp speed!! I remember that I captured so many studio portraits of Grayson during his first year. We did portraits every month, sometimes two or […]

Grayson’s Two Year Studio Portraits | Saratoga Springs Child Photographer

Baby Starr, Milestone sessions

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See another classic newborn session here! Loved this classic newborn session? Pin this image or any from the post above for inspiration!

Welcome Miles! A newborn session with baby and big sister

Studio Newborns

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Hiring a newborn photographer can sometimes feel like a daunting task.  You are looking for someone who is going to hold and handle your brand new baby in the first few weeks of their life.  Someone who will spend a few hours with your family as you navigate new territory with your first baby (or […]

Why You Should Hire a Newborn Photographer that Focuses on Newborn Safety

Newborns