Beautiful newborn portrait session in Saratoga Springs

I’m so happy to be sharing Baby Sahana’s newborn session with you today on the blog! This winter, I captured maternity portraits for Shreya and I was anxiously waiting until their baby girl was born so we could plan her studio newborn session. Shreya and her family are part of our Collective Membership, where you can receive 4 sessions over the course of an 18th month period, so we’ve been able to document some special moments for them already. As a reminder, we’re currently  booking membership clients for 2024! This is perfect for your family if you’re planning to do 2 or more sessions over an 18 month period (not just for baby’s first year clients, either!).

For Baby Sahana’s portraits, Shreya wanted a soft and light color palette. She was excited to incorporate my Moses basket, as it was similar to the one Ariya was in when they did her newborn portraits in South Carolina. I was more than happy to include it - creating imagery that connects your sessions is important to me. 

The other great part about these portraits was that Sahana’s grandmother was present. It was really special to be able to capture all three generations in portraits of the women in the family. You can tell she’s enamored with her granddaughters - and I think the feeling is definitely mutual. I hope that she’ll be able to hold onto and treasure these portraits for years to come. Including other family members, like grandparents, is a wonderful way to create truly meaningful portraits to display in your home! 

I am SO happy I got to meet Baby Sahana now that she’s made her entrance in the world. Her session was really special to me, and I hope that her family loves it as much as I do!


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Neutral newborn portraits with soft gray accents for Baby Roland

I recently had the joy of capturing Baby Roland and his wonderful parents in my Saratoga Springs studio to celebrate his arrival! Roland was so adorable our entire session! He gave us lots of cute expressions when awake, and also so many sleepy snuggles. His parents decided on a neutral color palette - focusing on soft grey accents. Dad wore a light blue shirt and Mom’s cream dress was perfect to complement the pastel choices. They both looked amazing! The portraits of all three of them are honestly some of my favorites from the session. Holley and Michael are incredible and I know that Roland will love looking back on these moments in years to come. 

Holley and Michael came to me after Roland was born to book their portraits. While many families book their newborn session while they are in their second or third trimester, every now and then a family contacts me after their baby has already been born. They often find that they got caught up in all the preparations for baby’s arrival (car seats! onesies! diapers! swing! bassinet! alllllll the things!!), and then once the baby arrives the days pass by in a blur for the first couple of weeks. Often they look up from the chaos and realize how quickly their baby has grown and changed already in just a few short weeks, and that’s when they go, “Oh my goodness, we never booked a newborn session!” And so begins the hunt for a newborn photographer for their little one.

If that is you, don’t worry! We’re sometimes able to fit in last minute newborn bookings because of openings in our schedule, and we’re always able to capture stunning portraits of your brand new baby no matter how many weeks old they are. As you can see from Roland’s portraits, anything is possible - and in the end, you’ll have stunning portraits to remember how tiny your little baby once was! 

brunette mother in cream dress holds baby boy to cheek in cream wrap during studio newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad in blue button down shirt hugs brunette mother in cream dress holding baby boy in cream wrap during studio newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad in blue button down holds baby boy in cream wrap during studio newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mother in cream dress with ruffled sleeves holds new baby boy in cream wrap against her chest during studio newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad in blue button down holds baby boy in cream wrap while mom hugs them both and holds dad’s hand on son during studio newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad in blue button down holds baby boy and looks at him in cream wrap during studio newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad in blue button down holds baby boy in cream wrap while mom hugs them both during studio newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad in blue button down holds baby boy and looks at him in cream wrap during studio newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy in cream yawns laying in white and cream blankets during studio newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy in cream looks at camera laying in white and cream blankets during studio newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy in cream looks at camera laying in white and cream blankets during studio newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy lays in white wrap next to grey bunny with his name on the ear on blue blanket during studio newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy lays in white wrap smiling on grey blanket during studio newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy lays curled up on grey knit blanket during studio newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy’s toys peek out of grey knit outfit during studio newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy lays in grey knit outfit on blue blanket during studio newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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Neutral newborn portraits for baby boy with soft gray accents photographed in Saratoga Springs studio with newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Older Awake Newborn Photos With Lots of Smiles

I recently welcomed baby Kiran to my Saratoga Springs studio for his newborn portraits. This little guy was a month old when he and his parents came by, and we were able to enjoy lots of eye contact and adorable expressions during his session because he was a little bit bigger and more awake! I absolutely loved working with Kiran and his family to create their heirloom portraits celebrating his arrival to the world! 

For Kiran’s session, we incorporated lots of neutrals with white. I’m obsessed with their family portraits with everyone in white. They’re stunning! We included a few pops of soft sky blue and sage green, which coordinates nicely with his nursery and their decor at home. I always encourage families to think about where they want to display images when deciding on a theme or color palette. I know Kiran’s portraits are going to look perfect displayed at home! 

My favorite part of working with Kiran and his parents might be that we were able to create a special gallery wall in their home to feature their favorite portraits. I love knowing that they’re going to enjoy these images on their wall every single day as their little boy grows. That’s why I do what I do: I want you to remember these moments and be able to relieve them as time slips away. 

Kiran, thank you for being such a sweet boy for me in the studio! Your session brought me so many new favorite portraits and I hope you’ll always see how loved you truly are in these moments. 

new parents hold son in white onesie during newborn session with older baby photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad in white button up shirt holds son in white onesie in front of his chest during newborn session with older baby photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad in white button up shirt holds son in white onesie in front of his chest while mom looks over shoulder at son during newborn session with older baby photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom in white dress holds older newborn while dad hugs them both during newborn session with older baby photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad in white button up shirt holds son in white onesie in front of his chest during newborn session with older baby photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom in white dress holds son in white wrap while he smiles at her during newborn session with older baby photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad in white button up shirt holds son in white onesie in front of his chest during newborn session with older baby photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom in white dress holds son in white wrap while he smiles at her during newborn session with older baby photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom in white dress looks down at son laying on white blanket smiling during newborn session with older baby photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy in white zipper onesie lays on tiny pillow with eyes open and fists clenched during newborn session with older baby photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy in white zipper onesie lays on tiny pillow with eyes open and fists clenched during newborn session with older baby photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy lays in white wrap on sage green blanket during newborn session with older baby photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy lays in sage green wrap on chunky ivory blanket during newborn session with older baby photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy lays in sage green wrap on chunky ivory blanket during newborn session with older baby photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy lays on wicker basket in white wrap holding bunny during newborn session with older baby photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy sleeps in white wrap with sea green blanket around him during newborn session with older baby photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy sleeps in wicker stroller on chunky sky blue blanket during newborn session with older baby photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy sleeps in wicker stroller on chunky sky blue blanket during newborn session with older baby photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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Older awake newborn portraits with lots of smiles for baby boy with white, sky blue and sage green palette photographed by Saratoga Springs newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Newborn portraits for Julian’s Baby Sister

Welcome to the world, Baby Lucy! I photographed Lindsay’s maternity portraits earlier this year and now her little girl has arrived! She and the family came to my Saratoga Springs studio for newborn portraits and I was so happy to get to meet Lucy! She’s absolutely precious. 

During Lucy’s newborn session, I had some flashbacks to capturing her big brother’s newborn portraits 2 years ago. It was fun to have them all back in the studio for new portraits. During his mom’s maternity session, Julian was a bit hesitant about being on camera. We managed to get some smiles. But, the studio is stocked with lots of toys and snacks (turns out he loves Goldfish!), so we had a good time for his sister’s newborn session. He was amazing - and even came to check on his baby sister while she was swaddled up for her portraits. It was adorable! 

I absolutely love the color palette that Lindsay chose for Lucy’s portraits. We focused on beautiful neutrals and introduced some soft pinks to round out the color palette. Her mom wore a beautiful pink gown from the studio and I loved how the texture photographed. Lucy wore some sweet floral headbands, too. She looked so perfect throughout the whole session!! 

Thank you to this sweet family for allowing me to capture another newborn session. I’m so happy to meet Lucy and thrilled we got to work together to document your growing family again! 

mom in mauve gown with lace detailing at top holds baby girl in white wrap with pink and white flower headband during studio newborn session in Saratoga Springs with NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom in mauve gown with lace detailing at top holds baby girl in white wrap with pink and white flower headband during studio newborn session in Saratoga Springs with NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom in mauve gown with lace detailing at top holds baby girl in white wrap while toddler leans to kiss baby sister while dad holds him during studio newborn session in Saratoga Springs with NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom in mauve gown with lace detailing at top holds baby girl in white wrap while toddler leans to kiss baby sister while dad holds him during studio newborn session in Saratoga Springs with NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom in mauve gown with lace detailing at top holds baby girl in white wrap while dad holds toddler in studio newborn session in Saratoga Springs with NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad in white shirt holds newborn daughter in white wrap with pink and white flower headband photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad in white shirt holds newborn daughter in white wrap while mom looks over his shoulder photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad in white shirt holds newborn daughter in white wrap while mom and toddler big brother sit together on couch photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
toddler big brother leans over baby sister in wooden crate sleeping during newborn portraits photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad kisses newborn baby girl in white wrap with pink flower headband during newborn portraits photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mother in mauve gown with lace detailing holds baby girl in white wrap with pink flower headband during newborn portraits photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby in ivory wrap with ivory headband sleeps on chunky knit blanket in white wicker bed during newborn portraits photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big brother leans over to talk to baby sister sleeping in wooden bowl with chunky knit blanket during newborn portraits photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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Classic studio newborn portraits for baby girl with cream and pink color palette photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography.

A Celebration of Adelaide's First Year: My Favorite Baby Portraits

Our sweet baby girl turns ONE this week, and I can’t even believe that a whole 365 days have gone by since her arrival. Adelaide is an absolute ray of sunshine that brings so much joy to our lives, and we love this girl to pieces!

Of course I’ve gotten all sentimental going back through her portraits from the past year, marveling at how quickly she has grown, and ooooohhhh-ing and aaaaahhhh-ing over her perfect, tiny little features.

As a second time parent, this first year with our daughter feels a lot different than the first year with our son felt. We know a lot more about parenting, so we are wayyyyyy more relaxed about a lot of the baby stuff. We’re constantly juggling work-life-kids in a truly impossible balance, but we’re being very intentional about slowing down and really savoring these moments because they are sooooo sweet and we’re fully aware of just how fast they go by.

Today, I’m sharing some of my favorite portraits from her first year. I may not have used by big camera as much around the house for our day-to-day lives as I did during my son’s first year, so all of our lifestyle photos are on my phone and are getting turned into a photo album soon, but these are some of my faves from her arrival, sessions that I trusted other photographers to capture, and my studio!


Our sweet little Adelaide was born 6 days ahead of her due date thanks to a scheduled induction. We had a smooth, easy delivery, and I’ll never forget how empowering I felt in that room with the all-female team supporting me (& Jeff) — our midwife, a pregnant nurse, and one other nurse who also happened to be there for Grayson’s arrival, too. It was an incredible moment of being surrounded by these amazing, encouraging women, and such a special way to welcome our girl to the world.

Then began all of her mini newborn sessions back home in our studio! I found it incredibly challenging to summon the energy to do her newborn portraits while recovering, taking care of her, and making sure to give enough love and attention to our son, the new big brother! Thankfully, I knew ahead of time that I wanted to prioritize the family portraits this time around, and in order to do that, I would need to hire a photographer for a full session. We went to a dream photographer on my bucket list, Saren Cassotto Photography in Connecticut. She captured the sweetest family portraits for us, and some of my favorites of Adelaide solo, too!

By Saren Cassotto Photography

By Saren Cassotto Photography

By Saren Cassotto Photography

I did finally make it into my studio with our girl, and I prioritized simple and timeless portraits with soft textures, and baby’s breath as a special nod to both my & my mother’s wedding day.

This girl’s bright blue eyes melt my heart!

Oh my goodness, I just loved this simple Christmas setup, and the rattan baby doll stroller was the perfect prop for this joyful Christmas portrait!

I started a tradition of gingerbread house portraits when Grayson was a baby, and it continued for a few years. Now it’s Adelaide’s turn! Hers will hang on the wall besides Grayson’s first year gingerbread house portrait every holiday season.

There is something so timeless about a simple, all-white setup, white outfits, and zero distractions. I love this look for documenting her first year!

I wanted to capture some cuddly mommy-and-me portraits before she turned one. Allie T. Photography captured this bond perfectly, and I love these so much!

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We did monthly milestone portraits on this floral blanket, just like I did for Graysons first year. I can’t believe we’re all done with these milestones!

Happy birthday to our little ray of sunshine, and the happiest, smiliest baby that we are so lucky to call our own. We love you, sweet Adelaide!

Classic newborn & family portraits in our saratoga springs portrait studio

Welcome to the neighborhood, Kiran! Another beautiful baby was born in our neighborhood this year. We’re now up to SIX babies born within the neighborhood in the last year. I love that these little ones are going to grow up together. This newborn session was also special to me because I photographed Kiran’s big brother’s newborn portraits in 2019, too.

I loved seeing Ravi as a big brother. He was soooo excited and 100% into cuddling up with Kiran and taking pictures of the two of them together. We got the cutest sibling portraits! Amy and Raj also loved watching their boys together. I had a wonderful time catching up and hearing how the adjustment from three to four has been going for this sweet family.

For Kiran’s newborn portraits, we chose a classic setup and color palette featuring white and ivory setups and blue accents. Kiran looked so sweet nestled into all of the blankets and wraps during our portraits. He’s so precious and I adored the chance to meet him in my studio! Congratulations to this sweet family. I can’t wait to watch Kiran (and Ravi!) grow up!

baby boy in ivory wrap curled up during Saratoga Springs studio during newborn portraits with Nicole Starr Photography

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Classic newborn and family portraits in our Saratoga Springs portrait studio photographed by Nicole Starr Photography, NY newborn photographer

My favorite textured knits for winter baby portraits

Like all baby photographers, I love prop shopping and adding to my studio's collection. I have many favorite pieces in the studio that I use for nearly every newborn session, and these go-to items photograph beautifully and are well-loved. I always opt for classic neutrals that will match with everything, and I keep my colors in line with my style and the style/color palette that most of my clients use in their homes, too.

grey textured knits, outfits, and hats for newborn baby session in the winter with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer

As the I get the studio ready for all of the winter newborns that will be coming to the studio for their first portrait session, I’ve been shopping for new knits for the studio. During the winter, I’m all about creating soft and cozy layers for your baby. We have a huge variety of hand-knit props from talented artists all around the globe. Wraps, layers, bonnets, sleepy caps, blankets, rompers, overalls, and so much more. They add such beautiful texture to your portraits, creating visual interest - and help keep your little one warm and cozy, too!

baby wrapped in white knit blanket on chunky textured blanket photographed by Saratoga Springs newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Everything you need for your baby’s first portraits, all in one place.

One advantage of going to a photographer who provides everything for you is that they already know what fabrics and colors will photograph best, and you don't ever have to worry about choosing something that is cute in person but doesn't look quite right in the finished portraits. I have everything you need in the studio for your little one's portrait session. Choose from outfits, headbands, wraps and swaddles, bump blankets, bonnets and hats to make your baby’s look complete! 

white textured knits, outfits, and hats for newborn baby session in the winter with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer

During winter sessions, I try to mix chunky knits with softer, finer woven knits, pairing similar colors for a monochromatic look, or using mostly whites with a pop of color. My goal is to make it easy to focus on your baby in your portraits and showcase just how tiny and perfect they are!

baby boy sleeps in blue blanket holding snowflake during newborn portraits with Nicole Starr Photography
white chunky textured blankets photographed by Saratoga Springs newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby lays on peach knit blanket and bonnet photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Some of the most popular colors for newborn portraits in our studio are:

white
cream
slate blue or navy blue
mint green or sage green
lavender
blush pink
gray or greige

pink and peach pastel textured knits for newborn baby session in the winter with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer
cream textured knits and hats for newborn baby session in the winter with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer
blue textured knits, outfits, and hats for newborn baby session in the winter with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer

As you can see, choosing the perfect outfit for your baby’s portraits can be easy and fun! Make sure to talk with your newborn or baby photographer to find out what they have on hand this winter for the perfect, cozy look for your little one!


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textured knits for winter baby portraits photographed by Nicole Starr Photography, Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer

Baby Girl Newborn Portraits with Pops of Color

I had the best time welcoming Baby Katelynn Carol to the studio for her newborn portraits! She brought along her parents and big brother, Cameron, to help welcome her to the world. Katelynn Carol was already 2 weeks old when she came to the studio - which is totally fine! I love photographing older newborns. There’s something special about their sweet little hands and feet, even as they start to fill up and curl up a little bit less.

Her big brother did such an amazing job in the studio and was so happy to be in front of the camera! He also loved playing with my toy wooden camera and pretending to take pictures of his family with it, and he had the biggest smile any time I turned my camera towards him to take his picture. I loved photographing him with Katelynn Carol, especially with one of my favorite props: the Moses basket!

We picked some beautiful pastel setups for this sweet girl to end the session. She looked so sweet in the different setups and some of my favorite headbands! I’m so thankful this wonderful family chose me to capture Katelynn Carol’s first days!

new parents hold baby girl looking down at her during studio newborn session in Saratoga Springs NY with Nicole Starr Photography
parents stand with newborn baby girl and big brother in Saratoga Springs NY studio photographed by Nicole Starr Photography
mom snuggles with newborn baby girl in Saratoga Springs NY studio photographed by New York newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad kisses newborn baby girl against white wall in Saratoga Springs studio photographed by NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad sits on wooden stool with new baby girl and toddler photographed by New York newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
parents sit with newborn baby girl and toddler brother sitting on studio in Saratoga Springs photographed by NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl sleeps with floral headband photographed by NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
brother looks at baby girl laying in Moses basket photographed by NY studio newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big brother holds newborn sister laying on tan rug photographed by Nicole Starr Photography, NY newborn photographer
big brother holds newborn sister laying on tan rug photographed by Nicole Starr Photography, NY newborn photographer
toddler stands in white button up shirt during studio portraits with Nicole Starr Photography
mom sits on sofa with newborn baby girl in felted pink flower headband with toddler son next to her photographed by Nicole Starr Photography, NY newborn photographer
baby girl lays curled up in white blanket photographed by NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl lays in mint green blanket in wooden bowl photographed by NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl lays in mint green blanket in with yellow headband photographed by NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl lays wrapped up in tan blanket in wicker crib photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl lays wrapped up in tan blanket in wicker crib with fall inspired floral headband photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
newborn baby girl lays in white onesie on purple chunky blanket during studio newborn portraits photographed by NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl lays in peach onesie on peach chunky blanket photographed by NY Newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl lays wrapped in floral blanket photographed by New York newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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newborn session in Saratoga Springs studio with Nicole Starr Photography for baby girl with pastel setups

Classic Studio Newborn Portraits for Baby Ea

Say hello to Baby Ea! Ea’s portrait session was my last newborn session before going on maternity leave to welcome my own baby girl! Ea was the sweetest girl, wide awake for our entire session… but perfectly calm. With that attitude, every single portrait was just adorable and I’m so happy she was so relaxed in the studio. 

For her session, Ea’s parents didn’t have too many requests. We wanted to keep the timeless and classic feeling for each of her setups. One of my favorites was the teddy bear setup because I caught the cutest little smile! Baby Ea is definitely already stealing hearts!! She’s seriously so sweet. Her parents did want to include fresh flowers in her setups, and I personally loved how the purple setup came out with them. 

After their session, we had their ordering session! All of these gorgeous portraits were turned into an heirloom album and circular wooden wall art. I hope that one day Baby Ea flips through her own album of portraits, like my son does, and that they can all look back on these early days of her life with fondness and happiness! 

new parents sit on couch with baby girl in white wrap during studio newborn session with Nicole Starr Photography
new parents sit on couch looking down at baby girl in white wrap during studio newborn session with Nicole Starr Photography
mom holds baby girl in white wrap during studio newborn session with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom holds baby girl in white wrap during studio newborn session with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom and dad cuddle with baby girl in white wrap during studio newborn session with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad holds newborn baby girl in his arms during studio newborn portraits with Nicole Starr Photography, NY newborn photographer
mom in grey dress holds newborn baby girl in front of her  during studio newborn portraits with Nicole Starr Photography, NY newborn photographer
baby girl in white wrap lays in peach blanket during newborn photos on white wood studio floor photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl crinkles eyebrows laying on mauve blanket during studio newborn session with NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl sleeps s laying on mauve blanket on wooden bed during studio newborn session with NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl curls up in white wrap with tan bear ear hat on laying over peach blanket for studio newborn photos with Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl’s foot sticks out of white wrap during newborn photos in studio with Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl lays wrapped up in blue knit blanket in wicker basket for studio newborn session with NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl lays in ivory wrap with yellow hand band in wicker basket photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl lays in ivory wrap with yellow hand band in wicker basket photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl sleeps in white wrap on chunky knit purple blanket with purple flowers under wooden bowl photographed by NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl sleeps in white wrap on chunky knit purple blanket with purple flowers under wooden bowl photographed by NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Classic studio newborn portraits with pastel setups for baby girl with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

5 Props I Use in Every Newborn Session

As a studio newborn photographer, my style is all about minimalistic setups and focusing on your baby! Your baby is perfect just as they are, and I don't want to distract from that in your portraits.  I use neutral colors and natural textures to create a clean, timeless, organic look in your baby's first portraits. To create these natrual setups, I do use a few props. Today, I’m sharing 5 props I use in (almost) every newborn session. Many of these props blend right in and you don't notice them at first glance (like the wooden crate and the bowl) because your eye is drawn right to the newborn baby.

baby sleeps in bed photographed by newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography in Saratoga Springs NY studio

Swaddle.  

This is a must-have for every newborn photographer, and the first thing you learn when posing newborns is how to wrap the baby snugly so that their arms and legs don't wiggle out of the wrap.  The swaddle keeps them calm and happy, and it helps them feel secure.  This plus heat and white noise or a shusher app all come together to lull the baby to sleep and make it easy to pose the little one.  I like to use what I call "baby spanx" underneath the swaddle to keep baby extra snug, plus it makes it easy for me to change out the top layer for a new look while baby stays calm and happy while all tucked in.

White crate.

I start all my individual portraits with this one prop!  I like to layer it with whites and creams for neutral portraits, and then as the session goes on, I will add in colors through additional wraps, bump blankets, and layers.  I typically begin with the baby fully swaddled, and then I bring out their arms and flip them to their bellies once they're settled into a deep sleep.

big brother looks over newborn sister laying in white crate during newborn portraits with Nicole Starr Photography
baby lays n white wrap on cream blanket during newborn portraits in Saratoga Springs NY studio with Nicole Starr Photography
baby in white jumper lays on grey knit blanket during studio newborn session with Nicole Starr Photography, Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer

Wooden bowl.

From there we move to the wooden bowl!  I love the round shape of it for overhead shots, and these always look so beautiful printed on our round wooden wall art pieces.  I also like surrounding the bowl with greenery or florals to accentuate the shape, plus it works well for posing babies on their bellies and capturing the head-on-hands pose.  

baby lays in blue wrap holding wooden snowflake during newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl sleeps in white wrap laying on top of peonies and green blanket photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby lays in white wrap during newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl sleeps in pink wrap on pink knit blanket photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby lays in wooden bowl during newborn portraits in studio with Nicole Starr Photography

Bed or cradle.

I love these wooden props for sleepy poses!  We make sure to capture a few overhead shots, full body, and close-up.  Plus, I always enjoy backlit a profile view of the baby, too!

baby sleeps in wooden bed with grey knit blanket and grey love photographed by NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby in blue outfit lays on wooden bed photographed by NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl lays in cream wrap on wooden bed during studio newborn portraits with Nicole Starr Photography

White or cream blanket.

I have so many different white blankets with different textures, and I love using them in a variety of ways in my portraits.   Sometimes I use it on the posing bed for traditional posing.  Sometimes I layer it spilling out of the wooden crate.  Other times I will use it as a soft texture underneath the bowl or bed to add a little more dimension to photographs.    

baby sleeps wrapped up in Moses basket during studio newborn portraits with Nicole Starr Photography
baby lays wrapped in white swaddle on blue knit blanket in Saratoga Springs NY studio with newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby sleeps in white jumper holding teddy love during Saratoga Springs NY newborn portraits with Nicole Starr Photography
baby sleeps with white floral headband under white blanket photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

I’m always of the mindset that less is more when it comes to newborn portraits. I hope that these five props show you that you can truly create beautiful (and long-lasting) portraits for your baby without a lot of involved setups.


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5 props I use in every newborn session shared by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Baby Starr | Classic Black & White Newborn Portraits of Adelaide Olivia

I'm savoring this stage that we're in with our baby girl. I want to remember the newborn squeaks and grunts. How she stretches her little body, arches her back, and curls her hands up by her face. The way that her tiny fingers grasp my pinky and hold on tight. How her legs fit together perfectly like two puzzle pieces when she tucks them up together and fold them across her tummy. I find myself pulling out my phone more and more often to capture videos of this newborn goodness, the precious little mannerisms and reflexes that I know she'll soon outgrow but that I don't want to forget anytime soon. And of course I can't help but document it all on my camera as well, beautiful portraits that I know I'll look back on years from now and feel a yearning to go back to those sleep-deprived newborn weeks when she snuggled up so peacefully on my chest and her breathing synced with mine.

baby girl stretches in classic black and white newborn portrait photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

When capturing Adelaide's newborn portraits, I wanted to document a few that were raw and natural. Perfectly unposed. The black & white images and the clean white background keep the focus on the baby, and all of the sweet little details are front and center.

baby girl stretches in classic black and white newborn portrait photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl stretches in classic black and white newborn portrait photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Some photographers like to refer to this as "baby led posing," and that's exactly what happens to capture images like this. You let the baby run the show, and you let them curl up, stretch, sigh, and settle into the comfy positions that they naturally find comforting because it's how they were curled up in the womb. As the photographer, you can guide them a little bit by wrapping a swaddle around them or gently bringing their arm in when it floats out to the side, but you capture all of that newborn goodness and the natural movements and expressions that they make.

baby girl sleeps in classic black and white newborn portrait photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

These are a few of my favorite sleepy, unposed newborn portraits from Adelaide's first few weeks, and just looking at them now already has me missing those early days when she was so light and tiny in my arms. It really is true that it goes by so quickly, and it's hard to believe it until you're experiencing it that you can miss something already even as it's happening right before your very eyes.

baby girl’s toes in white wrap for classic black and white newborn portrait photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl sleeps laying on blanket unposed during classic black and white newborn portrait photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl sleeps laying on blanket unposed during classic black and white newborn portrait photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl sleeps laying on blanket unposed during classic black and white newborn portrait photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl sleeps laying on blanket unposed during classic black and white newborn portrait photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl sleeps laying on blanket unposed during classic black and white newborn portrait photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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The Best Age for Newborn Portraits

As new parents begin to plan for their newborn portraits, one of the questions I’m most often asked is when they should book their newborn session. Today, I wanted to talk about how old your baby should be for our portraits, why I always say “yes” to older babies, and when in your pregnancy we should book your session to make sure you’re on the calendar.

What age is best for newborn portraits?

Most of my newborns are photographed in the first 2-3 weeks of their life. I prefer to wait until they are at least 7 days old to schedule their portrait session. By then their tummies are bigger and they can hold more milk, which means they are more easily settled for longer periods of time (and easier to pose!). This also gives parents a little time to adjust to their new (sleepless) routine and feel a tiny bit less like zombies by the time they get to the studio.

baby sleeps in white wrap on white chunky blanket during newborn portraits with Nicole Starr Photography, NY newborn photographer
baby girl sleeps on floral wrap with pink flowers photographed by NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby holds grey teddy during newborn session with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Older Newborn Portraits

Unlike other photographers, I'll never turn away an "older newborn," and I actually love working with babies in the studio that are 3, 4, 5+ weeks old. I've even captured newborn portraits for babies that are 2.5 and 3 months old, still swaddling them up and capturing those sweet baby details from the early stages of their life. Older newborns may not settle as easily into certain poses as they become less flexible and their bones start to harden, but we can still safely wrap and pose them for their portrait session.

older newborn twins lay on bellies in white onesies during newborn portraits Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography discusses the best age for newborn portraits - including when to bring older newborn babies
newborn twins lay in white wraps during studio newborn session with NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl lays in white wrap with hand under her chin during older newborn session with Nicole Starr Photography

When should you book your newborn portraits?

The most important thing is to reserve your newborn session IN THE SECOND TRIMESTER to ensure that your photographer has room on their schedule for your family. I mark each family's due date and save a certain amount of flexibility in the weeks surrounding the due date so that we can schedule the session once the baby arrives. I take on a limited number of newborn clients each month to give each family the attention and flexibility they deserve with their little one's arrival.

baby boy wrapped in white blanket curls up during newborn session with Nicole Starr Photography, NY newborn photographer
baby curls up in blue blanket during newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby sleeps in white wrap on red and gold sari during newborn session with NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography discusses the best time for newborn portraits and when to book them during your pregnancy.

A colorful newborn session for Baby Rocco

Meet Rocco! He was my first newborn session of 2022! What a way to kick off the year in the studio. Rocco and his sweet parents came to the studio to document his arrival to their family. We kept with a fairly neutral color scheme, leaning into the white floor of the studio and added some pops of color in his setups. It was fun to find beautiful, warm colors for the winter to pair with his white outfits. We also had a little bit of fun with a wintery overlay to celebrate this little winter baby!

Rocco was just perfect during the session, cuddling up with his mom and dad. He slept for me during his individual! I’m sure the cozy knit wraps from Dede Props helped! Dede Props is one of my favorite places to get my newborn’s knit wraps and bonnets from. Located in Poland, everything is SO soft and beautiful - just perfect for my studio babies.

Enjoy scrolling through Rocco’s colorful newborn portraits in the studio from this winter! He’s so cute, I know you’re going to fall in love with him like I did!

baby holds snowflake on blue wrap with snowflake overlay during newborn portraits in studio with NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy in blue wrap sleeps curled up in wooden bucket during studio newborn session with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy sleeps in white cotton wrap on dark yellow knit blanket during studio newborn session
baby boy sleeps in white wrap on mustard colored blanket during newborn session in studio with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy sleeps in white wrap on green blanket during studio newborn session with Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy in white sleeps holds grey lovey during newborn session in studio with Nicole Starr Photography, NY newborn photographer
baby boy in white sleeper lays on blanket during newborn session in studio with NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad holds son in studio during Saratoga Springs NY newborn session with Nicole Starr Photography
mom in light blue gown holds baby boy in white wrap during newborn session in studio with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom in blue gown holds son in studio during newborn session with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
two parents look down at baby boy in white wrap in mom’s arms during newborn session at studio with Nicole Starr Photography
mom in blue gown holds baby boy up to cheek during studio newborn session with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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Studio Newborn portraits with our new Moses basket prop

This fall, I welcomed sweet baby Mitzi and her big brother Ezra to the studio for her newborn session. We planned a classic and simple session for Mitzi that featured our newest prop in the studio: a Moses basket! It wound up being the perfect prop to use in their session because Ezra was all about being around his baby sister. She was able to lay quietly in her basket while he smiled and loved on her. It was absolutely adorable how into her he was! You never know how big siblings will be feeling the day of your session, but Ezra was definitely a cutie!

I’m so excited to offer this brand new prop in the studio. It’s just great for sibling portraits and I can’t wait to use it for family, newborn, and milestone sessions soon. Having access to these fun props is definitely one perk of having a studio newborn session. Our client wardrobes are another great perk. Samantha chose a few sweet floral headbands for Mitzi to wear during her portraits too, and I think everything came together so beautifully for this baby girl!

Wondering if a studio or lifestyle session is best for you and your new baby? Use the button below to read up on what makes newborn sessions in the studio unique! And then keep scrolling to see Mitzi’s precious newborn portraits!!


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Adorable newborn portraits with dainty flower headbands

Adorable Baby Melina joined me at our Saratoga Springs portrait studio for her newborn session, and I absolutely loved capturing these moments of this beautiful baby girl’s first days with her family. She had a head full of dark hair that looked so beautiful against all of the soft colors and dainty headbands in the studio and we had so much fun pulling together the blush pinks, creams, and neutrals for her first portraits.

Melina slept like a dream and was so easy to pose into those adorable, squishy baby poses. Her mama chose a mauve lace gown from the studio’s Mama Wardrobe, which is our closet filled with dresses for mothers to borrow during their sessions. It looked amazing on her!

baby girl sleeps with dainty floral headband on during newborn session photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom holds newborn baby girl in white wrap with floral headband photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
parents hold newborn baby girl against white wall photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom in pale pink gown holds newborn baby girl in white wrap photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom holds newborn baby girl against chest during studio newborn session with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Big brother Vincent was so excited to welcome his new baby sister into the family, and we captured his excitement through great big smiles and giggles and lots of snuggly cuddles with his new sister.

parents and toddler brother hug newborn baby girl during session with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom poses with toddler and newborn baby girl during studio newborn portraits photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad holds toddler son and newborn baby girl in rose headband photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad holds baby girl during studio newborn session photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad holds newborn baby girl and kisses her forehead during portraits photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
parents hug newborn baby girl during studio portraits photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
toddler hugs baby sister on ivory rug photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big brother leans to give sister a kiss photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big brother sits with baby sister on white couch during studio newborn session photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby curled up in ivory blanket wearing bonnet during newborn session photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

I love it when parents choose this lace bonnet from our shelf for their newborn girl! Doesn’t Melina look so sweet in this?!

baby sleeps in white bonnet during newborn photos photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl lays on pink floral blanket with pink headband photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Her mama brought her favorite baby swaddle (above) and we incorporated it as a peachy layer in one of her portraits. The theme of her baby shower was mermaids and she received a little mermaid tail as a gift, which we were able to use in two portraits of Melina as well!

baby girl sleeps in crocheted mermaid tail photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby sleeps in blue mermaid tail photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl sleeps with pastel pink headband photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl sleeps with poppy headband photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby sleeps with tan wrap during newborn photos photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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adorable newborn portraits with dainty flower headbands photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Sweet and simple portraits for a newborn baby boy

Oh my goodness. I loved Baby Ollie’s newborn portrait session so much! This little guy was the absolute sweetest, and he had a head full of hair that just popped against all of the neutral layers and wraps. His skin was so creamy and he was a dream to photograph. I used a new waffle-knit wrap and posing blanket for this baby boy, and I love how beautifully the texture photographs and that special little touch that it adds to his portraits. Scroll down for some of my favorites!

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baby holds face with hands during newborn portraits in studio with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby wrapped up white swaddle looks at photography during studio newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Those wide-eyed newborn shots are always a favorite for the parents! Ollie was so calm and cozy while awake, and we even captured a few portraits with his mama’s stethoscope as a nod to her profession — she’s a surgeon in NYC!

baby lays with stethoscope during studio newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby in white wrap lays on chunky white blanket during studio newborn photos with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby laying on blue blanket holds grey bear during newborn photos with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

His mama had seen a recent cake smash of mine with mint & navy balloons, and she loved the look and wanted to incorporate those colors into her son’s portraits, too. I love the variety here!

baby boy in seafoam green wrap sleeps during newborn photos with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby holds candy cane on holiday drop during newborn photos with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby sleeps on tiny bed during newborn portraits in studio with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom holds baby boy in simple white wrap during studio newborn photos with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom holds baby boy in front of her chest during newborn photos in studio with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom kisses baby boy during studio newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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sweet and simple studio newborn portraits for baby boy with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Giuliana's Studio Newborn Portraits

Seriously now. This is quite possibly the CUTEST newborn photo I have ever taken:

baby girl in pink onesies with monograms looks at camera during newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Giuliana was a little sweetheart, and I loved capturing all of her different expressions during her newborn portrait session in my Saratoga Springs portrait studio. She was wide awake and happy for the first half of her session, and then she fell into a deep sleep and she curled right up into all of the little poses and wraps. I absolutely adore the portraits that we captured, and I’m excited to share them with you, too!

baby girl in white wrap poses during newborn photos with Saratoga Springs newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl in white yawns during newborn photos with Saratoga Springs newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl lays on custom blanket during newborn photos with Saratoga Springs newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Her parents brought this little swaddle blanket from Caden Lane, and it was perfect as a blanket backdrop to show her name! I love when families bring beautiful swaddles from home to incorporate into their session. It always makes for extra personal portraits!

parents hold newborn baby girl and look down at her during photos with Saratoga Springs newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
black and white portrait of baby girl and parents during studio photos with Saratoga Springs newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad holds baby girl and looks down at her during newborn session with Saratoga Springs newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom in olive green dress holds baby girl against her chest during photos with Saratoga Springs newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby sleeps in basket with pink chunky blanket photographed by Saratoga Springs newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby sleeps in basket with pink blanket draped under her photographed by Saratoga Springs newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby sleeps on ivory blanket with gold bracelets photographed by Saratoga Springs newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby sleeps next to onesie that says “handpicked for earth by my grandpa in heaven” photographed by Saratoga Springs newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl sleeps on basket with holiday greenery around her and Christmas berry crown photographed by Saratoga Springs newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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Best of 2020 Newborn Sessions - Saratoga Springs Newborn Portrait Photographer

Wrapping up our Best of 2020 posts, I’m excited to share a peek at some of my favorite newborn portraits from last year! I was lucky enough to photograph so many sweet little babies, and I loved celebrating each one’s arrival with their family. Of course, the best part was the sweet little cuddles! More than 8 years into running this business, and I can still hardly believe that this is my job!

2020 was a little different because we were closed for three months in the spring at the start of the pandemic, but that gave me the opportunity to welcome so many older babies into the studio for their older newborn portraits in the summer! I loved working with these older babies. Their eye contact was amazing, they gave the sweetest smiles, they interacted with their parents, and they had gained a few pounds so those cheeks were beyond adorable! I fell in love with older newborn sessions, and I will definitely continue offering them for babies of all ages!

baby sleeps on white blanket during newborn photos with Saratoga Springs Newborn Portrait Photographer Nicole Starr Photography
newborn baby sleeps on white cushion during photos with Saratoga Springs Newborn Portrait Photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl in pink hat smiles at photographer during newborn photos with Saratoga Springs Newborn Portrait Photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl sleeps among floral wreath in studio during session with Saratoga Springs Newborn Portrait Photographer Nicole Starr Photography
family holds newborn and big sister on couch in studio with Saratoga Springs Newborn Portrait Photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Loving the colors & the outfits in this blog post??? Me, too! Check out our wardrobe inspiration for newborn sessions here!

dad looks down at baby while in nursery photographed by Saratoga Springs Newborn Portrait Photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl in heirloom knit caps and blanket sleeps with lovie during newborn photos with Saratoga Springs Newborn Portrait Photographer Nicole Starr Photography
family snuggles with baby and big brother during family photos with Saratoga Springs Newborn Portrait Photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom in white dress holds baby in white wrap during newborn photos with Saratoga Springs Newborn Portrait Photographer Nicole Starr Photography
classic newborn session with siblings holding baby photographed by Saratoga Springs Newborn Portrait Photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby in olive green wrap sleeps during newborn photos with Saratoga Springs Newborn Portrait Photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big sister in white dress holds baby during photos with Saratoga Springs Newborn Portrait Photographer Nicole Starr Photography
parents hold newborn baby during studio portraits with Saratoga Springs Newborn Portrait Photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl sleeps on purple wrap during newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs Newborn Portrait Photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby sleeps on white chunky blanket during newborn photos with Saratoga Springs Newborn Portrait Photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby sleeps on wooden bed during newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs Newborn Portrait Photographer Nicole Starr Photography
family plays on bed during lifestyle newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs Newborn Portrait Photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom holds newborn baby in front of belly during portraits with Saratoga Springs Newborn Portrait Photographer Nicole Starr Photography
twin newborn babies sleep on blanket and star backdrop with Saratoga Springs Newborn Portrait Photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy in blue and purple wraps looks at camera during newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs Newborn Portrait Photographer Nicole Starr Photography
parents hug newborn baby during portraits with Saratoga Springs Newborn Portrait Photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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Best of 2020 newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs Newborn Portrait Photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Studio Newborn Portraits for Baby Boy and Big Brother

Can we talk about how awesome this big brother was?!?!

Luciano absolutely blew me away with how wonderful he was during his baby brother’s newborn session. Usually I expect toddlers to act like toddlers, which means I am always prepared for some hesitating, negotiating, games, bribes, possibly a couple of tears, lots of laughs, a few snack breaks, and more during newborn sessions with a new big brother or sister.

But Luciano? I couldn’t stop exclaiming to his mama how wonderful he was with his little baby brother, how patient he was for photos, and how cooperative he was the entire time!

So for all of the other mamas out there, let me repeat: I never expect perfect behavior and I never expect little angels during your portrait sessions. We capture them just as they are, but Luciano just so happened to be on his best behavior that day and it was a very pleasant surprise! We captured so many beautiful family portraits, and I love all of these!

parents hold newborn baby with big brother in Saratoga Springs studio photographed by Albany, New York newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad holds newborn in crook of arm looking down at him photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
parents hold newborn baby during studio portraits with NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
brother looks down at newborn baby boy during studio photos with Albany NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
toddler holds new brother during studio newborn session with Albany NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
toddler poses on ivory couch in Saratoga Spring studio during brother’s newborn photos with NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Here he is shushing his baby brother with his mama!

mom shushes newborn during portraits while holding big brother photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom kisses big brother during newborn session in studio with NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big brother holds newborn wrapped in white swaddle photographed by Delmar NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby in white swaddle puts hand on face during newborn photos with NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Baby Antonio was so sweet and cuddly, and we captured so many adorable portraits of this sweet baby boy. I love the mix of neutrals and blues that we used in his portraits, and they will coordinate perfectly with their decor at home!

newborn baby boy sleeps in white swaddle during newborn session with Delmar NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby in white wrap lays on blue blanket during newborn photos with Delmar NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
newborn baby boy in blue wrap looks at camera during studio newborn session with NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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Studio newborn portraits for baby boy and big brother with Delmar NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Classic Newborn Portraits with Family Heirloom Knits

Ten little fingers and ten little toes. The most adorable little baby girl came to the studio, and we captured so many adorable portraits of her!

newborn baby feet photographed by Delmar NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby smiles at photographer during class newborn session with heirloom knits photographed by Delmar NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Wynn was wide awake when we started her session, and I loved capturing her curious eyes and wide-eyed stare in portraits. However, all newborns fall asleep eventually and Wynn did, too! We were able to capture some really adorable sleepy portraits of this sweet girl, and I love how beautifully they turned out with all of the neutral layers and headbands!

baby girl in simple white wrap and floral headband during newborn portraits with Delmar NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl sleeps with floral headband on during newborn session with Delmar NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

This one is my favorite. The bonnet and beige blanket were handmade family heirlooms passed down for generations. It was so special getting to incorporate them into her photographs! I love it when families bring sentimental items like these ones!

baby girl sleeps in family’s heirloom baby hat during session with Albany NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby sleeps in family’s knit hat during newborn portraits with Albany NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl sleeps during newborn session with Albany NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Of course, we couldn’t pass up the chance to do some pumpkin portraits for this fall baby! Blush pink and cream kept it fresh and girly.

baby girl sleep during newborn session surrounded by pumpkins photographed by Albany NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl sleeps during studio newborn portraits with Albany NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl sleeps on bed during studio newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom holds newborn baby girl in white swaddle during studio portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad holds newborn baby girl during newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
parents hold newborn baby girl standing by window photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
black and white portrait of parents holding baby girl by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad holds baby girl in hands during studio newborn session with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl sleeps in white swaddle during newborn session with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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Classic newborn portraits with family heirloom knits photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography