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

Tips for successful holiday portrait sessions

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 you today. Some are way easier than you think! And I want to reassure you: no matter what, we will have a holly jolly time together and I’ll capture gorgeous portraits of your families. As as seasoned photographer (and mom), you can trust that you’re in good hands!

#1: Schedule your session when your children are happiest!

For younger kinds, this is especially important. Think about the time of your day your children are in the best moods, good listeners, and cooperative. Generally that means right after a nap or first thing in the morning. If your kids are older, consider a later appointment if they’re usually in good moods then!

#2: Come dressed and ready to go!

By showing up in the outfits you want the family to wear, we can ensure no time is wasted in the studio. If you’re ready when you arrive, we’ll jump right in! And if you are going to change outfits (like into cute Christmas pajamas), do that last. It’s way easier for everyone to relax near the end instead of changing into something more formal at the end.

#3: Make sure your outfits fit.

We’re all busy - but take the time to try on your outfits the week before your session to make sure everyone fits. Encourage your little ones to wear their outfits for at least half an hour so they’re prepared to wear it in the studio. Make sure tights, shoes, and accessories look good together. This also allows your kids to get used to the feelings of the fabrics. Holiday outfits are often different than every day outfits!

#4: Have snacks beforehand.

This is a super easy tip! Simply make sure your kids have eaten. Full bellies = happy kids! The same goes for babies or big kids, too. Everyone’s less grouchy when they’ve eaten. It never fails!

#5: Don’t underestimate the power of a bribe!

No judgement here! I keep snacks in the studio for kids to have after we finish their portraits, and it's amazing how a package of goldfish crackers or chocolate chip cookies can get them to smile and hug their siblings. Seriously.

#7: Keep your cool!

This one’s for the parents out there. Don't stress if your kids are acting like kids (instead of angels!). I fully expect them to act their age, and I promise I'm clicking the shutter button at just the right moment to capture all of the smiles, cuddles, and laughs. Stay calm and they will feed off of your energy, and everyone will be happy! These holiday portraits should be fun - not a stressful, anxiety ridden experience.

#8: Plan how you are going to enjoy your portraits!

Holiday portraits are about more than just holiday cards, and I know you're not doing this session just to mail out a bunch of 5x7 cards that will hang on your friends' fridges for a month and then get tossed. Plan to print some for an heirloom holiday album that you can pull out year after year. Put a few on the wall, or create a wooden photo keepsake that you can pull out every holiday season to decorate an end table or the mantel. Don’t forget to make copies for the grandparents and share them on social media with your friends!


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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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Oh, What Fun! A Peek at This Year's Holiday Sessions, Saratoga Springs Family Photographer

This is one of my favorite blog posts that I wait all year to share! The holiday session recap!

Today’s post is FILLED WITH HOLIDAY MAGIC, sharing a peek at some of my favorite images from our Deck the Halls Holiday Event in the studio. This year we held holiday sessions over two weeks in November, welcoming so many beautiful families into our Saratoga Springs studio for their holiday portraits.

This coincided with moving into a new house & studio! We moved in and renovated the studio only two weeks before our first session, and it all came together so beautifully just in time for portraits. Our huge new studio had space for FOUR DIFFERENT SETUPS this year, and I absolutely loved capturing a variety of portraits for all of the families that came to the studio.

We welcomed many repeat families, and I always love seeing them year after year and watching their children grow! Plus a few new families, and even a family that drove 3 hours to get here that I’ve been photographing since 2012!

It was a wonderful event and I truly enjoyed every magical moment! Enjoy a peek at some adorable kiddos and families, and so much holiday cheer!

classic holiday mini sessions in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
family poses with toddler and dog in front of wreaths for holiday minis with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
toddler in red and black dress plays with snowball during holiday photos with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
children play during studio holiday photos with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
girl in blue and green holiday dress sits by classic Christmas tree with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
toddler in red holiday dress photographed by Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
toddler lays on bed during classic Christmas minis with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
siblings sit on chair decorated with garland photographed by Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
families pose for classic holiday mini sessions with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
girl plays with Christmas tree during holiday mini sessions with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
toddler and dog pose on holiday chair during holiday sessions with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
boy laughs during holiday minis in studio with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
sisters pose on bench under wreaths during holiday photos with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
classic holiday portraits with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad and son pose by wreaths during holiday photos with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
family poses during holiday photos with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
toddler plays on holiday chair during Christmas photos with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
girl poses on chair with holiday decorations photographed by Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom kisses kids during holiday photos with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
girl laughs in Christmas PJs during holiday minis with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
parents pose with baby during holiday photos with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
siblings pose on chair with holiday decor during holiday minis with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
families pose in rattan chair for holiday photos with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
girl plays with snowball during holiday photos with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
family laughs during holiday photos with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
moms hug children during studio holiday photos with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
fun on bed with holiday decor during mini sessions photographed by Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
family of four poses on chair with holiday decor during mini sessions with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
girls pose in holiday dresses during Christmas photos with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
family poses in front of holiday wreaths with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
siblings dance in Christmas PJs during holiday minis with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
holiday mini sessions with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
family in matching holiday PJs pose for Christmas photos with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad and son play during holiday photos with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom and son pose together during NY holiday photos with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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Holiday mini sessions in studio photographed by Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography

A Baby Milestone Portrait Session with Christmas Trees

Although it’s early January, we can share one last Christmas session on the blog, right?

I absolutely loved that this family chose to incorporate holiday lights & colors into their son’s milestone portraits, and we made it a whole family session to celebrate their little 6 month old!

Of course baby Ronan slept through the first part of the session, and these cozy family portraits are just so cute with him all curled up in his daddy’s arms!

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Ahhhhh!!! Cutest sibling photo of the holiday season!

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This six-month old cutie LOVED the camera! Doesn’t he look like a little model?!?!

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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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Carter's Milestone Portraits - A Sitter Session at our Saratoga Springs Portrait Studio

Does this little cutie look familiar? That’s because he’s one of our Baby Plan clients, and he had the cutest newborn session earlier this year! Do you remember the photo of him posing with his great-grandfather’s coal mining helmet? It was one of my favorite stories ever!

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Carter joined me at the studio for his milestone session at 7 months old, and he brought ALL OF THE CUTENESS AND ALL OF THE SMILES! I mean, seriously, how adorable is this baby boy?!?! I could photograph him and his sweet smile every single day!

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A few of my favorite features to capture at this stage?

  • that round and soft belly

  • grabbing those little toes

  • the cute elbow dimples & finger dimples

  • the first teeth peeking through

  • all of the ROLLS on their arms and legs!!

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Peek-a-boo is always a hit with babies during their milestone sessions, and Carter loved cuddling up underneath the blanket!

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The whole family joined in for some holiday portraits. I just love that they’re going to have these magical photos to remember his first Christmas forever!

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Merry Christmas from Baby Starr | Grayson's Gingerbread House Smash

A few things I’ve learned as a photographer and now first-time mom this year…

Before having a baby I said that I would have a million photoshoots of Grayson this year. My husband joked throughout the pregnancy that he was putting a limit on how many photos I could take of the baby. One thousand photos… PER DAY. ;o) I remember saving a few ideas last Christmas and thinking I would love to do so many of them next December when our little guy was here.

And then I had a baby. Once I went back to work and started juggling work & a baby, I realized that if I didn’t carve out time for documenting my son’s first year it wouldn’t happen. So I started putting it on the calendar and I am so glad I did! Grayson’s first holiday photo shoot is one of my favorites that I have done with him this year, and I am so excited to share it here on the blog!

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Of course it was going to be clean & simple with a very minimalistic look. I adore stripes, and the majority of my closet AND Grayson’s closet is stripes. So Jeff and I picked out this cute red and white striped pajama set for our little guy’s portraits, and I chose a few bottle brush trees for the decor. The gingerbread house was enough to add some color and make it all come together!

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Confession: I had never made a gingerbread house before this one! I scoured Pinterest for ideas and found out that they can really get quite intricate. I stayed up late decorating this little house and listening to holiday music with a Christmas candle burning on the counter. It was one of my favorite nights so far this holiday season! Now I think that gingerbread houses are going to have to become a holiday tradition as our son grows and can start adding his own creative confections to the houses!

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Grayson loved his little gingerbread house smash — even though there wasn’t much smashing that happened because that icing held everything together like cement! He also loved practicing his new favorite skill — blowing raspberries and making us laugh!

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He’s my favorite little elf.

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