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I don’t know what it is about parenthood that makes time fly by, but I know that ever since my son was born, I’ve blinked and another year has gone by. As a mom and a professional photographer, I understand the value of portraits of my child from the newborn stage and beyond. Newborn portraits […]

Beyond the Newborn Session: Capturing the First Year of Milestones

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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work with a full-service photographer? Or what in the world that term even means? Today we’re delving deep into the portrait experience to give you the inside scoop about what you can expect when you hire Nicole Starr Photography for your next portrait session. From the very […]

From Click to Delivery and Everything in Between – A Look into our Portrait Process

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Spring is one of my favorite time to photograph families. Everything is blooming, there’s pastel and soft colors everywhere and the weather is always so lovely. No matter what season we’re in, I’m asked about what colors or outfits families should wear to their sessions. I LOVE helping my families determine their outfits because I […]

Family portrait inspiration for spring family photos

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Preparing for your newborn session shouldn’t be a stressful experience! One of the reasons I love offering in-studio newborn portraits at my Saratoga Springs studio is that I’m able to take care of so much for my families. I want their newborn session to be something joyful, low stress, and enjoyable. So today, I’ve put […]

A Checklist of What to Bring to Your Newborn Session

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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 […]

The Best Age for Newborn Portraits

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Expecting a baby is such an exciting time for families – and planning your newborn portraits is always a lot of fun, too. But it can be overwhelming if you’re not sure who to hire or where to take your newborn baby. As a newborn photographer who’s been photographing babies for many years now, I’ve […]

10 questions newborn photographers want you to ask before booking a session

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Celebrating your baby’s first birthday is such an exciting milestone! Not only is your baby ONE, but there’s so much you’ve achieved as a parent, too. It’s honestly one of the reasons I love photographing cake smash portraits so much. These babies are adorable and have some incredible new skills to show off. Plus, they’re […]

Saratoga Springs cake smash photographer Nicole Starr Photography shares what to expect with your baby's first birthday cake smash

Your Cake Smash: What to Expect

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Holiday portraits are always a super fun time in the studio, but I know they can feel stressful for families. Everyone wants the perfect smiling photo of their families to send out on the cards or share online, so I get it. That’s why I’m sharing a few tips for successful holiday portrait sessions with […]

Tips for successful holiday portrait sessions

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What should I bring to my baby’s newborn session? I get asked this question all the time, and while the easy answer is “Not a thing! Don’t worry, I have everything here that you need!”, the more complicated answer is, “Well, what’s important to your family? Is there anything special you want to incorporate in […]

Newborn Portrait Ideas – Sentimental Props to Bring to Your Newborn Session

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

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