4th of July Portraits Over the Years with Red, White, & Blue Backdrop

In 2018, I created this backdrop for a cake smash session. Since then, it’s become a family tradition to pull it back out and capture 4th of July portraits of my son, Grayson. Now that we have another new member of the family, it will be fun to see how they both grow each year!

Since 2018, I loved watching Grayson grow and seeing his personality evolve over the years – especially through these images. As a mom and photographer, it’s been fun to work on this series over the last 4 summers. I’m so happy that now we get to include our daughter, Adelaide, in this tradition, too. 

Since Grayson has been with me for the last few years as I’ve grown the studio, any time I get to document him is incredibly special to me. This fun summertime tradition is something we both look forward to all year long! Summer is already a great time full of family moments and traditions – so these red, white, and blue portraits are one more thing to enjoy about these hot summer months! Enjoy a peek into our family’s summertime tradition! 

toddler holds American flags laying on red and white backdrop during 4th of July portraits in Saratoga Springs studio
baby girl in red gingham dress with white headband laying on red and white backdrop during 4th of July portraits in Saratoga Springs studio
toddler holds baby sister in red gingham dress laying on red and white backdrop during 4th of July portraits in Saratoga Springs studio
toddler holds American flags laying on red and white backdrop during 4th of July portraits in Saratoga Springs studio
toddler holds baby sister in red gingham dress laying on red and white backdrop during 4th of July portraits in Saratoga Springs studio
three year old lays on red white and blue blanket during patriotic 4th of July portraits in overalls photographed by NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
toddler in jean overalls waves American flags during patriotic photos in studio with Nicole Starr Photography, NY family photographer
toddler laughs holding American flags during 4th of July photos in studio with Nicole Starr Photography
baby sits in white basket in front of red and white backdrop during 4th of July portraits with Nicole Starr Photography, NY family photographer
baby sits in front of red and white backdrop during 4th of July portraits with Nicole Starr Photography, NY family photographer
baby in red, white and blue onesie sticks tongue out laying on red and white backdrop during photos with children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby in red, white and blue onesie sticks tongue out laying on red and white backdrop during photos with children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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4th of July portraits on red, white, and blue backdrop for toddler over the years photographed by NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Lazy Days of Summer - A Fun portrait session at an ice cream shop!

I always have so much fun photographing this family, and when mom told me she was up for a nontraditional session of her boys this summer, I knew just what we should do:

ICE CREAM!

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We’ve done cake smashes and milestone sessions together, holiday portraits and family photos outdoors in the summer and fall. But with two toddler boys, you know what we’ve never done? MADE A REALLY BIG MESS AND JUST PLAYED!!!

I suggested we meet at a playground adjacent to an adorable little ice cream shop, and she loved the idea! This is my favorite local ice cream shop because not only is the ice cream delicious, but the red and white striped umbrellas are picture perfect!

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Oscar & Miles were definitely up for the challenge of enjoying their ice cream cones, and they didn’t mind one bit that it dripped everywhere with sprinkles raining down all over their clothes. I couldn’t stop laughing with their mom & dad, and we had such a blast watching these boys enjoy such a carefree summer activity. My favorite part is that they’re going to get to look back on these summertime photos for yearssssss and remember their boys just as they were at this stage, with ice cream dripping down their elbows and sprinkles dotting their tiny fingers.

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Are you considering a more relaxed and non-traditional portrait session for your little ones? Let’s chat about what you LOVE to do, and what you want to remember most about this stage of life with your kids!

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