Our 2023 Holiday Portrait Sessions in Saratoga Springs

I always look forward to our holiday portrait event, and this year was no exception! Each year, I am reminded of how lucky I am to have so many families that come to the studio year after year for their holiday portraits! It’s always a joy getting to catch up with them and see how their kids have grown. Plus, it’s so much fun coming up with our setups each year! Honestly, I really do look forward to these holiday portrait sessions each winter. 

For this year, I wanted to create something really special! When I first saw these golden arches I knew that they would be incredibly versatile and that they would look gorgeous with garland & some sparkly ornaments. I love how this turned out! I think it’s such a classic holiday look. It was the perfect spot for kids to warm up to me and get ready for more portraits!

We always create two setups in the studio for families to have some variety in their holiday portraits, and you know I’m a big fan of neutrals because of how timeless they are. This year I found the perfect stockings with little pearl accents, and I love the simple & luxurious touch that they added to our setup alongside my simple Christmas tree. 

brother and sister hug on tan couch in front of white stockings with pearls during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography

To every family that came to celebrate the holidays with me this year, thank you! It was so special to have you in the studio and I hope you have a wonderful season with your loved ones! 

girl sits in grey sweater and dress on tan couch during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
girl sits in grey sweater and dress on tan couch hugging brother in blue sweater and tan pants during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
boy in blue sweater and tan pantsuits on floor by wooden nutcrackers in front of flocked Christmas tree during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
brothers hug sitting on sofa in front of snowflakes, stockings and by a Christmas tree during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
boy in blue sweater sits with knees bent in front of snowflakes, stockings and by a Christmas tree during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
family of four giggles on sofa in front of snowflakes, stockings and by a Christmas tree during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
toddler in grey sweater holds wooden nutcracker in front of flocked Christmas tree and presents in brown paper during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
brother and sister sister in plaid shirt and dress in front of gold arches with ornaments and greenery during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
toddler hugs infant brother on couch in front of ivory stockings and snowflakes during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
toddler girl in black dress plays with jingle bells on packages tied in ribbon and brown paper during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
sisters in black dresses and gold shoes sits by Christmas tree and packages tied in ribbon and brown paper during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
girl in black dress sits by Christmas tree and packages tied in ribbon and brown paper during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
boy in plaid blue and green shirt sits on sofa in front of snowflakes and stockings during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
parents hug toddlers in red dress and sweater sitting on sofa in front of snowflakes and stockings during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
girl in red dress twirls  in front of snowflakes and stockings hung behind sofa during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
parents hug toddler son and daughter in red dress sitting on sofa in front of snowflakes and stockings hung behind sofa during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mother hugs daughter in red dress sitting on sofa in front of snowflakes and stockings during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad kneels with toddler son sitting on his leg in front of snowflakes and stockings during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
girl in red dress leans to whisper in brother’s ear in front of gold arches during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
parents sit with two kids on their laps in front of snowflakes and stockings during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
siblings sit in blue outfits in front of snowflakes and stockings during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby sits in Christmas onesie in front of Christmas tree and packages during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby sits in blue pants and white shirt with wooden nutcrackers in front of Christmas tree and packages during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby sits in gingerbread outfit during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
siblings sit in matching red and white pajamas in front of tree and packages during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
brothers sit in matching red and white pajamas in front of tree and packages pointing at each other over sister’s head during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
brothers and sister sit in matching red and white pajamas in front of tree and packages during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl sits in red and white pajamas with green bow in front of tree and packages during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
siblings sit in matching red and blue plaid shirts and dress in front of gold arbors with ornaments during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
siblings sit in matching red and blue plaid shirts and dress in front of gold arbors with ornaments during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
boy sits in front of Christmas tree and packages with arm on knee during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
boy hugs baby brother in red onesie on sofa during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy in red onesie with Christmas Tre lays on white knit blanket during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
parents sit with two daughters in velvet green dresses on couch during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
two sisters in velvet green dresses sit by Christmas tree during holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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Our 2023 holiday portrait sessions in Saratoga Springs with New York family photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Our favorite holiday tradition: our felt stocking Christmas calendar

Today, I want to share something our family does every year during the holidays: a felt stocking Christmas calendar. This was all inspired by a photo a few years ago in Real Simple magazine, created by A Beautiful Mess. Now it’s one of our favorite traditions! 

I made our felt stocking calendar in 2020.  That was the year that everything shut down and we all readjusted our priorities and dug deep into new & old hobbies.  I sewed each stocking and embroidered little details onto them to make each one unique.  I felt like I was tapping into my childhood years of sewing projects for this one, and I spent many November nights at the dining room table working on these little stockings so that we would have them ready in time for December that year.  Making these was very fulfilling and I loved knowing that this was going to become a core childhood memory and a magical holiday tradition for our family.

Felt stocking holiday tradition shared by family photographer and mom Nicole Starr of Nicole Starr Photography

Starting on December 1, each stocking holds a little treat, trinket, or note with an activity on it.  We do one stocking each day from December 1 through December 24.  I don’t fill them all up at once because I have a four year old who would peek ahead and spoil the surprise, but I do keep a list of what I want to put in them so that I know and can do it quickly without too much effort.  Most of what we do are little holiday activities that do not take much prep or time, and every now and then I will include a treat or a toy.  Tossing in a chocolate or two is a super easy one if I do not have time for an activity that day!  If the items do not fit inside the stockings, I use a clothespin to pin them to the back side of the stocking.

I do this instead of Elf on the Shelf because I wanted to start a tradition that was extra special to our family, and one that would let me make lots of fun holiday memories with our little ones.  Also because the idea of moving an elf into different spots and creating scenes for him every single night for 10-15 years is completely overwhelming to me, but sprinkling fun and traditional holiday activities and joy throughout the month of December is much more fulfilling to me.

Felt stocking holiday tradition for Christmastime shared by family photographer and mom Nicole Starr of Nicole Starr Photography

Because of this, my four-year old LOVES “Christmastime” and he understands that there is a difference between Christmas Day and Christmastime.  He spends all year looking back through our photo albums and flipping through the pages filled with activities from previous Decembers, and as winter approaches he asks me what I think we’ll find in the stockings this year.  He knows that “Mama does the little stockings but Santa does the big stockings”, and I love that I am able to pass my love of the holiday season on to him – and eventually on to our daughter when she is old enough to understand, too!

Felt stocking holiday tradition for Christmastime shared by family photographer and mom Nicole Starr of Nicole Starr Photography

‌Here are some of my favorite items and activities that we’ve included in stockings for our countdown to Christmas.

‌Trinkets/Treats:

●      Wooden Christmas cars

●      New hat & mittens

●      Silly holiday glasses from the dollar store

●      Candy cane

●      Hershey kisses

●      Andes mints

●      Tiny snow globe

●      Decorated holiday cookie

Activities:

●      Visit the Christmas tree farm

●      Go watch the holiday trains at Sunnyside Gardens

●      Go to the Victoria Streetwalk

●      Bake Christmas cookies

●      Bring Christmas cookies to a neighbor/friend

●      Make a gingerbread house

●      Go see Christmas lights

●      Have a picnic in front of the Christmas tree

●      Drink hot cocoa in front of the fireplace

●      Hang twinkle lights in their bedroom

●      Make Christmas pancakes

●      Wrap presents

●      Pick out a gift for someone special

●      Visit the library to pick out holiday books

●      Do a Christmas craft/painting

●      Mail holiday cards

●      Have a holiday music dance party

●      Walk through the Christmas aisles at Target

●      Write/Mail a letter to Santa

●      Visit with Santa

●      Paint a holiday project at the ceramics shop in town

●      FaceTime a friend and sing Christmas carols together

●      Make a Christmas ornament and hang it on the tree

●      Watch a Christmas movie together‌

Felt stocking holiday tradition for Christmastime shared by family photographer and mom Nicole Starr of Nicole Starr Photography

I hope that no matter what your traditions are that you have a beautiful holiday season with your loved ones!! 


Felt stocking holiday tradition for Christmastime shared by family photographer and mom Nicole Starr of Nicole Starr Photography

2022 Holiday Sessions in Saratoga Springs

Happy holidays!! I’m so excited to share a little sneak peek into our holiday sessions this year. I was so happy to see a lot of repeat families this year, and I love when they visit the studio year after year for their holiday portraits. It’s so much fun watching the kids grow, and this year I loved when the children walked in and asked right away about the toy corner and told me, “I remember this toy! We played with this last time!”. It’s seriously such a special moment for me each time a family comes back to my studio. 

The all white studio is so versatile for these classic holiday portraits, and I keep adding to our furniture collection of chairs, benches, and loveseats with linen upholstery and weathered wood.  Every year I add more trees or greenery, and I love how it all comes together so beautifully and I can mix and match furniture, wreaths, and trees across the setups while still keeping everything classic and minimal with the focus on the family and not too overwhelming with props. This year, I created three different setups. 

The one I was most excited about was a collaboration with a talented local floral designer, Samantha Nass Floral Design.  She absolutely nailed the design with the inspiration photos that I sent her and incorporated the most beautiful greenery, winter stems, and a hint of red flowers.  

I’ve been wanting to do another giant wreath setup.  The last time I did an oversized wreath was in 2017, but since then I’ve refined my studio style and I am in love with flocked evergreens, so a flocked wreath with frosted berries mixed in was just the perfect look for the studio.  This was so much fun for some casual family & sibling portraits, and the perfect spot for fun Christmas pajamas!

I added the ornament wall the day before our sessions began when I saw that we had enough room for one more simple setup.  I love everything in muted neutrals like gold and champagne, and this wound up being a favorite setup for just about every family! I love that I have the flexibility and space to do that for families in the studio. 

Happy holidays! I hope everyone has a cozy year with their loved ones. 

holiday portraits with floral arrangements by Samantha Nass Floral Design in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
sister hugs brother making funny faces during holiday mini sessions with Saratoga Springs family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
toddler in green shirts on floor for holiday portraits with floral arrangements by Samantha Nass Floral Design in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
red headed girl in red dress sits on studio floor with floral arrangements by Samantha Nass Floral Design in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
expecting mom poses with three children during holiday portraits with floral arrangements by Samantha Nass Floral Design in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
siblings sit on sofa during holiday minis in Saratoga Springs NY studio photographed by family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
girl sits in chair during making reindeer antlers for holiday minis in Saratoga Springs NY studio photographed by family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
siblings sit together in chair during studio holiday minis in front of holiday ornament wall during Saratoga Springs NY holiday studio minis with Nicole Starr Photography
siblings play in front of flocked Christmas wreath during holiday studio minis with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
boy in red sweater sits by ornament wall during holiday minis in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
brother and sister in red and black outfits hug during holiday portraits with floral arrangements by Samantha Nass Floral Design in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
girl in black sweater and red buffalo plaid skirt sits by ornament wall during holiday minis in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
boy in red sweater sits with sister in black and red buffalo plaid skirt by ornament wall during holiday minis in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
boy in red sweater poses with sister in black and red buffalo plaid skirt inside flocked Christmas wreath during holiday minis in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
kids in pink holiday outfits sit on bench during holiday portraits with floral arrangements by Samantha Nass Floral Design in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
girl in pink Christmas dress sits in front of floral arrangements by Samantha Nass Floral Design in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
girl in pink Christmas dress hugs brother and mom by floral arrangements by Samantha Nass Floral Design in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
parents sit with toddlers in pink holiday outfits by floral arrangements by Samantha Nass Floral Design in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad sits with toddler son on lap between floral arrangements by Samantha Nass Floral Design in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
toddlers in pink holiday outfits sit in front of gold ornament wall in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
toddlers in pink holiday outfits sit in parents’ laps in flocked Christmas wreath during holiday minis in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
toddler in pink holiday outfit plays with flocked Christmas wreath during holiday minis in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
siblings play together in front of ornament wall in Saratoga Springs studio during holiday mini session with New York family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
family of four sits in matching plaid pajamas during Christmas mini sessions with Saratoga Springs family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
siblings laugh together during Christmas portraits with with floral arrangements by Samantha Nass Floral Design in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
sisters hug brother during holiday portraits with floral arrangements by Samantha Nass Floral Design in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
siblings sit on couch in front of gold ornament wall in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
siblings sit on couch in front of gold ornament wall in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big sisters hug brother sitting in flocked Christmas wreath during Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big sisters kiss brother during Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
sisters sit together on ivory bench during holiday portraits with floral arrangements by Samantha Nass Floral Design in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
family of four sits together on bench during holiday portraits with floral arrangements by Samantha Nass Floral Design in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
toddler sits in front of bench during holiday portraits with floral arrangements by Samantha Nass Floral Design in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby crawls on red and white blanket in front of bench during holiday portraits with floral arrangements by Samantha Nass Floral Design in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby lays on red and white blanket in front of bench during holiday portraits with floral arrangements by Samantha Nass Floral Design in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
brothers sit in chair during studio holiday minis by ornament wall during photos with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
family in matching Christmas pajamas with red plaid pants for holiday mini portraits with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
family poses with three setups for holiday mini portraits with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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2022 holiday sessions with three classic setups photographed by Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Grayson's 2021 Holiday Portraits

You’d think that as a photographer, I’d spend more time getting my son in the studio for portraits than I actually do. It’s hard to balance motherhood and the business some days, but I’m grateful for the memories I make with Grayson every day. He’s a great little studio helper - and was wonderful with me while I setup all of our holiday minis this year. I made sure to capture his holiday portraits, as impromptu as it was, this year.

I’ll be honest: taking photos of a fiercely independent 3.5 year old is much harder than taking portraits of a baby, but it’s so much fun to spend time with my little guy and capture what he’s loving about the season. Grayson was excited to wear his “fancy Christmas photo clothes” and he got to listen to Frosty the Snowman on repeat on Alexa during our session together. Like many parents, I bribed him with snacks from my snack cart - and it worked! Grayson was all smiles and giggles for me. Although it might have been trickier than years past, I’m so pleased with the portraits I captured of my son this holiday season! I hope they bring a smile to your face, too! :o)


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2021 Holiday Portraits in our Saratoga Springs Photography Studio

Holiday portrait sessions are some of my favorite moments to capture in our Saratoga Springs studio! I wait all year long for these days to arrive because they’re always so much fun and filled with joy. This year, I chose to offer three new setups for holiday portraits. We had a white snowflake room, evergreen seamless paper with a loveseat for the family and some flocked trees and a holiday bed. Everyone LOVED getting in the holiday spirit here in the studio.

I welcomed lots of longtime clients and families to the studio over our holiday sessions. It was so great to see everyone again and catch up. I also had the chance to meet plenty of new families too. I’m so excited to have been part of their holiday tradition this year!

Thank you to every family that chose to come celebrate with me this year. Here’s a little sneak peek at some of my favorite holiday moments in the studio this year!!


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A Peek at Some of This Year's Custom Holiday Card Designs - Saratoga Springs Portrait Photographer

Tis the season to run to your mailbox and tear open the envelopes to see so many smiling faces inside!

I always love sharing a peek at some of the holiday cards that families are sending out with portraits from their sessions with me, and here are a few that are hitting mailboxes all over the country this year!

I really enjoy designing and printing holiday cards for families, and the options for customizing really are endless! A few things that you get to choose when designing your holiday cards?

  • fully customizable templates

  • change the colors & font & text

  • choose how many images for the back of the card

  • choose from 3 types of paper

  • multiple envelope styles

  • return address printing is included

  • the option to add on recipient address printing

custom designed holiday cards from Saratoga Springs family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
gold and white holiday Christmas cards designed by Saratoga Springs family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
custom holiday cards designed by Saratoga Springs family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
holiday Christmas card designed by Saratoga Springs family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
Christmas cards with gold edge designed by Saratoga Springs family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
JOY Christmas cards designed by Saratoga Springs family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
custom holiday card design
elegant Christmas cards designed by Saratoga Springs family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
elegant holiday cards for families designed by Saratoga Springs family photographer Nicole Starr Photography

And my favorite card of all? Ours! Check out how adorable Grayson is on this one!

custom holiday card design

Sneak Peek of Our Holiday Mini Sessions with Saratoga Springs Baby Photographer

It was another magical year of holiday mini sessions at our Saratoga Springs portrait studio! I look forward to these Christmas sessions every year. I love seeing the babies & children all dressed up in their holiday plaid, fancy dresses, sweaters, and bowties, and it’s always so much fun watching them cuddle up in their cozy holiday pajamas, too!

Here’s a little peek at some of my favorite portraits from our 2019 holiday sessions. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do, and as always, a huge thank you to all of the families for trusting me to capture these beautiful memories for their families this winter!

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2018 Holiday Sessions

It’s my favorite time of year! The studio has been filled with twinkly lights, Christmas trees, and plaid accents for weeks now, and holiday music has been playing nonstop on the Alexa. Santa gets mentioned at least once every session, a couple of jingle bells have been my go-to trick to get little ones to look at the camera.

That can only mean one thing…

It’s time to share a peek into our 2018 HOLIDAY SESSIONS!

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We did sessions in both the Saratoga Springs & Attleboro studios, and so many families joined us for lots of festive portraits. As the years go by I tend to favor simpler backdrops that keep the focus on the family with just a touch of festive cheer. This year we had a bit of a farmhouse touch to our holiday backdrops inspired by some Joanna Gaines decor — boxwood wreaths, plaid throws, a rustic hand painted sign, and a wooden ladder, yes please!

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All of the families brought their A-game in CUTENESS! So many Christmas cuddles and lots of adorable smiles!

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Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer | Delmar NY Family Photographer | Loudonville NY Family Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer | Delmar NY Family Photographer | Loudonville NY Family Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer | Delmar NY Family Photographer | Loudonville NY Family Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer | Delmar NY Family Photographer | Loudonville NY Family Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer | Delmar NY Family Photographer | Loudonville NY Family Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer | Delmar NY Family Photographer | Loudonville NY Family Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer | Delmar NY Family Photographer | Loudonville NY Family Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer | Delmar NY Family Photographer | Loudonville NY Family Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer | Delmar NY Family Photographer | Loudonville NY Family Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer | Delmar NY Family Photographer | Loudonville NY Family Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer | Delmar NY Family Photographer | Loudonville NY Family Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer | Delmar NY Family Photographer | Loudonville NY Family Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer | Delmar NY Family Photographer | Loudonville NY Family Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer | Delmar NY Family Photographer | Loudonville NY Family Photographer

The More the Merrier! A Peek at our Holiday Sessions | Saratoga Springs and Boston Family Photographer

I love Christmas.  Every year I look forward to the holiday season because it is filled with twinkly lights, delicious aromas, cozy family traditions, and so much festivity everywhere you look. 

That's why our holiday sessions are always some of my favorite sessions of the year here at our studio.  So many families come and visit, and many are families that I have photographed for years, plus there are always a few new families that I'm excited to meet, too!  This year we did holiday portraits with families in Saratoga Springs and in Boston (at our Attleboro studio), and it was so much fun creating a little holiday magic with these babies and children!

Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer

Our set-ups were simple & classic this year:

A fluffy red and white bed that was adorable with Christmas pajamas.
And a huge wreath filled with twinkly lights for some family portraits.  

Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer

CUTENESS OVERLOAD with these adorable twins!!

Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography | Saratoga Springs Family Photographer | Boston Family Photographer | Upstate NY Family Photographer | Family Photographer