Saratoga Springs Maternity Portraits with Traditional Indian Dresses

Shreya and Alvin are expecting again! This sweet family chose to do a maternity session as part of their Collective Membership. It’s hard to believe this was actually our first session together! Shreya, Alvin, and Ariya are naturals in front of the camera! While we included maternity portraits, it was also important to me that we captured what life is like as a family of three (soon-to-be four) right now. The result was some truly sweet portraits of Shreya, Alvin, and Ariya. 

We did their session right before the holidays, and we started off with some holiday portraits for their Christmas cards. Ariya was so adorable, and I love these family portraits and her individual poses! This little girl has so much personality, and we had a lot of fun with her in the studio. She was not shy at all and loved being the center of attention with her parents. 

After we were done with the holiday portraits, it was time to move into Shreya’s maternity portraits. Shreya brought this handmade white anarkali, a traditional Indian dress that she also wore when pregnant with her firstborn. It was stunning in person and photographed so beautifully on her, and I love the simplicity of these portraits in our all white studio. Including Shreya and Alvin’s traditional Indian outfits was so special to me. I always want my families’ portraits to feel like them - including what’s important to you. 

Shreya and Alvin, thank you for trusting me with this special moment in your family’s story. I can’t wait to see you all again for our next session together! 

toddler girl sits in blue and black plaid dress on chair in front of holiday arbor with tan and blush ornaments during holiday portraits in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
parents hold toddler daughter in matching plaid shirt, jacket, and dress in front of holiday arbor with tan and blush ornaments during holiday portraits in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom in plaid jacket holds aughter in matching plaid dress in front of holiday arbor with tan and blush ornaments during holiday portraits in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom in plaid jacket sits with daughter in matching plaid dress on her dad’s lap in front of holiday arbor with tan and blush ornaments during holiday portraits in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
girl in black and red plaid dress sits on bench during holiday mini sessions featuring arbor with tan and blush ornaments during in Saratoga Springs studio with NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
expecting mother sits on bench holding baby bump in traditional white Indian anarkali during studio maternity portraits with Saratoga Springs maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
expecting mother holds baby bump in traditional white Indian anarkali during studio maternity portraits with Saratoga Springs maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
expecting mother holds baby bump in traditional white Indian anarkali during studio maternity portraits with Saratoga Springs maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
expecting mother and her husband hold baby bump in traditional white Indian anarkali during studio maternity portraits with Saratoga Springs maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
expecting mother wearing traditional white Indian anarkali twirls daughter in colorful Indian dress during studio maternity portraits with Saratoga Springs maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
husband hugs expecting wife wearing traditional Indian anarkali while holding her bump  during studio maternity portraits with Saratoga Springs maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
expecting mother wearing traditional white Indian anarkali stands with her husband and her daughter in colorful Indian dress during studio maternity portraits with Saratoga Springs maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
husband leans into expecting wife’s forehead while holding her bump  during studio maternity portraits with Saratoga Springs maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
expecting mother wearing traditional white Indian anarkali stands with her husband and her daughter in colorful Indian dress during studio maternity portraits with Saratoga Springs maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
toddler girl wears traditional Indian dress in three colors standing in studio for family portraits with Saratoga Springs maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
expecting mother holds baby bump in tractional Indian gold dress with red sari on arm during studio maternity portraits with Saratoga Springs maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
expecting mother holds baby bump in tradtional Indian gold dress with red sari on arm with husband in traditional attire during studio maternity portraits with Saratoga Springs maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
expecting mother holds baby bump in tradtional Indian gold dress with red sari on arm with husband in traditional attire during studio maternity portraits with Saratoga Springs maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
expecting parents sit holding daughter in traditional red and gold Indian attire during studio maternity portraits with Saratoga Springs maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
toddler reaches up to touch expecting mom’s baby bump in traditional Indian attire during studio maternity portraits with Saratoga Springs maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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Saratoga Springs maternity portraits in studio with traditional Indian dresses for mama-to-be photographed by New York maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Saratoga Springs Maternity Portrait Session at Sunset

Lindsay, Steve, and their son Julian are welcoming a baby girl to the family! We planned a beautiful spring maternity session at sunset in Saratoga Springs at one of my new favorite locations to document this growing family. Lindsay is absolutely glowing, so it was fun to plan portraits to celebrate her and the baby girl she’s carrying! 

When Julian was born two years ago, we did maternity and newborn portraits for him, so it was wonderful to see this beautiful family again. I love getting to be a part of all of the changes my NSP families experience - and I love that I help preserve those special moments for years to come. 

For Lindsay’s maternity portraits, we actually started in my Saratoga Springs studio. These portraits are always so simple and elegant. She chose one of my favorite white dresses from our Mama Wardrobe - with beautiful lace sleeves and textures. When we were done there, we headed to the new location I found in Saratoga Springs. It’s got a tree lined path and at golden hour, the light hits it just right to create some truly dreamy portraits! Lindsay wore one of my pink maternity gowns to the outdoor location and it was the perfect nod to their little girl. 

Julian wasn’t so keen on joining us for family portraits, but we still captured some great ones with this soon-to-be big brother. I have a million tricks and games up my sleeve, and we always manage to capture some great smiles from even the trickiest little ones. If you’ve been putting off portraits because you’re worried about your little one not cooperating, don’t be worried! I’ve been doing this for over 11 years, and I was an elementary teacher for years before that. I’ve seen everything. Literally. I fully expect kids to act like kids, and toddlers have independent little minds and they like to call the shots. We work with that, we have fun, and we capture them as they are while still getting their vibrant personalities to shine through. As you can see, it all pays off in the end! 

Congratulations again to Lindsay, Steve, and Julian! I can’t wait to meet your sweet little girl so soon! 

mom in white gown with lace sleeves holds baby bump standing in Saratoga Springs studio photographed by NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom in white gown with lace sleeves holds baby bump standing in Saratoga Springs studio photographed by NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom in white gown with lace sleeves holds baby bump standing in Saratoga Springs studio photographed by NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom in white gown with lace sleeves holds toddler son with husband standing in Saratoga Springs studio photographed by NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom in white gown with lace sleeves holds toddler son on baby bump standing in Saratoga Springs studio photographed by NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom in white gown with lace sleeves holds toddler son on baby bump standing in Saratoga Springs studio photographed by NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom in white gown with lace sleeves holds husband’s hand on baby bump standing in Saratoga Springs studio photographed by NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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Saratoga Springs maternity portraits at sunset and in studio with Nicole Starr Photography, NY maternity photographer

Casual Maternity Portraits with Jeans and a White Tee

Stephanie and Matt are welcoming their first baby soon and reached out about studio maternity portraits. I loved the idea, especially after they began telling me about their vision. Stephanie and Matt wanted a more casual look and a dressier option, but everything would be photographed in the studio. I think their maternity session turned out so, so classic! 

Much of Stephanie and Matt’s portraits centered around their outfits. For their more casual look, they decided on jeans and a white t-shirt. I think it’s a great classic look that will stand the test of time. They both looked super relaxed, which I’m always striving for. After that look, Stephanie wanted a dressier option. She chose one of my gowns from my studio’s Mama Wardrobe and looked incredible! Both looks were stunning on my new hand-painted canvas backdrop. I love this option for a more fine art look for portraits here in the studio. I’m so happy I got to use it for Stephanie and Matt! It really added a stunning vibe to their portraits. 

After their session, I have to admit I LOVED going through their gallery with both Stephanie and Matt.They’re both so excited about this season of life and were thrilled to see their portraits come to life. I’m so happy I could help them document this special time for their growing family. 

expecting mom in classic white t-shirt and jeans sits on bed in Saratoga Springs NY studio during classic and casual maternity portraits with Nicole Starr Photography

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Casual and classic maternity portraits for mom in jeans and white t-shirt with hand painted backdrop in Saratoga Springs NY studio photographed by Nicole Starr Photography

Maternity portraits for a yoga instructor

I’m so excited for Lauren and Tim to be welcoming their first baby, a little girl named Anna Marie. This family is extra special to me because they’re actually our neighbors! They moved to Saratoga Springs from Boston last winter, and we are thrilled to be two doors down from them with their little girl on the way. We can’t wait to watch their daughter and Adelaide cross our lawns and knock on each other’s door for play dates when they get older. It was definitely emotional when Lauren reached out asking about a maternity session!

When we began to plan their session, Lauren mentioned she wanted to incorporate her daily yoga practice into the portraits. She’s a yoga instructor so it was something meaningful to her. She had this colorful pillow in her yoga studio and it was perfect for her portraits. We planned her outfit to coordinate, and I love the brilliant pop of color! We used the same yoga pillow in her newborn session (which will be on the blog soon!). It was really fun to see the continuity between the two sessions.

Another wishlist item for her maternity session was a silhouette portrait. This was so fun to capture for her, and so beautifully classic as a black and white portrait. I love when my clients help me to lay out what they want in their portriats. Finally, Lauren and Tim wanted a more casual vibe for their couples portraits and I love how this turned out with the chunky knit sweater and jeans. The lace bralette is officially one of my new favorite items to recommend for maternity portraits, and I love the look of it with the cardigan in these images! Lauren - you are absolutely glowing and I’m honored that I was able to document this special moment for you and Tim!!

yoga instructor sits on colorful yoga pillow in bright pink bralette during maternity session with Saratoga Springs NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
yoga instructor sits on colorful yoga pillow cradling stomach in bright pink bralette during maternity session with Saratoga Springs NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
yoga instructor sits on colorful yoga pillow cradling stomach in bright pink bralette during maternity session with Saratoga Springs NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
yoga instructor stands in tree pose on yoga pillow holding her baby bump and heart wearing bright pink bralette during maternity session with Saratoga Springs NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
expecting couple stands in studio touching mom’s baby bump in pink sweater and shirt for studio maternity session with Saratoga Springs NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
expecting couple stands in studio while mom holds baby bump and dad holds white pumpkin during maternity portraits with Saratoga Springs NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
classic black and white silhouette of expecting mother in lace bralette holding baby bump with sweater off elbows during studio maternity session with Nicole Starr Photography, NY maternity photographer
classic black and white silhouette of expecting mother in lace bralette holding baby bump with sweater off elbows and husband holding her hands during studio maternity session with Nicole Starr Photography, NY maternity photographer
xpecting mother in lace bralette holding baby bump with pink sweater off elbows during studio maternity session with Nicole Starr Photography, NY maternity photographer
expecting mother in lace bralette holding baby bump with pink sweater off elbows smiles at husband as he touches her bump during studio maternity session with Nicole Starr Photography, NY maternity photographer

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Maternity portraits in studio for yoga instructor with silhouettes and cozy outfits photographed by Saratoga Springs NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography.

Why you should add on a maternity session when scheduling newborn portraits

Most couples and families come to me with the plan to schedule newborn portraits to celebrate the arrival of their new baby. But, not many mamas think about a maternity session for themselves. Pregnancy is a journey - and one that should be documented and captured. While it’s fun and exciting to think about the day your little one arrives, there’s still so much that happens before they ever make their appearance earthside. That’s why I want to share why you should add on a maternity session when scheduling your newborn portraits!

Pretty soon, everything will be about the baby.

It's important to celebrate this stage where it's just the two of you as a couple, too. It's the last time it'll ever be just the two of you again!

You will positively glow in front of the camera.

Pregnancy hormones may not always be fun to deal with, but your skin & hair has never looked more amazing. Why not take advantage of that extra glow with some portraits celebrating the journey you’re on?

mom stands holding baby bump in white linen gown with embroidery and eyelets photographed by New York maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Mamas, your body, your mind, and your heart have gone through so much to carry this baby.

Pregnancy is not easy, but it is beautiful. Honor this moment and capture portraits that you can look back on to remember just how incredibly strong your body is!

expecting mother stands in white off-the-shoulder gown holding baby bump and skirt during studio maternity portraits with NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography

These moments are part of your family’s story and history.

If you're having a little girl, one day she may have children of her own and she will want to look back on these portraits of you carrying her in your belly. She's going to look at her beautiful mother and identify so much with the woman in the photographs. This is a gift you can give your baby 30 years from now.

expecting mother sits in wicker chair in white dress holding baby bump during studio maternity portraits with Nicole Starr Photography

Document all of life’s milestones.

Your walls tell your family's story, and framing your wedding, maternity, and newborn portraits is such a beautiful way to document all of life's most important milestones for you to look back on daily.

expecting parents stand together on sidewalk in Saratoga Springs during maternity session with Nicole Starr Photography

My own journey with pregnancy + maternity portraits…

I’m ending this blog post on a personal note… My #1 regret with my first pregnancy was not documenting it with anything more than cell phone selfies every couple of weeks. I had planned to take some portraits right at the end, but then we wound up delivering a few weeks early and I never got the chance to. Me, a photographer, barely had any photos of my first baby bump.

So when we were expecting our next and last little one, I made sure to capture photographs to remember this season of our lives. I am so glad that I slowed down and made it a priority to step in front of the camera this time around, and I know I will treasure those photographs (and my little girl will, too!) for the rest of my life.

expecting parents sit on steps at the Hall of Springs during maternity portraits with Nicole Starr Photography

Finally, did you know that adding a maternity session on to your newborn session is only $100? We usually schedule maternity portraits for 28-36 weeks.


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Why you should add maternity portraits onto your newborn portrait package shared by NY newborn and maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Sunlight Maternity Portraits in Downtown Saratoga Springs

Heather and Lee are expecting their first baby, a little girl, and I had the honor of photographing their Downtown Saratoga Springs maternity session! As with all of my outdoor sessions, we scheduled a rain date in the hopes that we wouldn’t need it. But, we wound up having to switch to that date after all! The night of our original session, we had torrential downpour. Instead, we truly lucked out with our second date. We even got the most beautiful gorgeous golden light peeking through the trees and buildings during their session.

One of the best parts of Heather and Lee’s session was getting to explore Downtown Saratoga Springs with them. I found a few new spots I loved along Broadway and North Broadway. They turned out to be gorgeous for these new parents! Heather chose three outfits for her maternity session. This is very common with my mothers! It’s nice to switch up the fancier and casual looks, especially when doing an on-location session like this one. Honestly, I love Heather’s yellow dress that we started with! It popped perfectly against the buildings downtown.

Congratulations, Heather and Lee! I’m so excited for you and your new little girl!

new parents stand together in Downtown Saratoga Springs holding mom’s belly during maternity session with Nicole Starr Photography, NY maternity photographer
expecting parents hold mom’s belly during Downtown Saratoga Springs maternity session photographed by NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
expecting parents hold mom’s belly during Downtown Saratoga Springs maternity session photographed by NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
expecting mother stands holding baby belly in yellow maternity dress during Downtown Saratoga Springs maternity session with Nicole Starr Photography
expecting mother stands in mauve gown during Saratoga Springs maternity session with NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mother stands in overalls and white t-shirt during Saratoga Springs maternity session with New York maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
man leans down to kiss wife in overalls during casual Downtown Saratoga Springs maternity session photographed by NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr  Photography
man poses with wife in overalls during casual Downtown Saratoga Springs maternity session photographed by NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr  Photography

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Downtown Saratoga Springs maternity session with three looks for mom-to-be photographed by NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Celebrating Baby #2 - Maternity Portraits in Congress Park with Saratoga Springs Family Photographer

How beautiful is Katie?! This is my second time capturing a maternity session for her and Zach, and I’m so thrilled I was able to document another milestone for their family! Katie and Zach are one of the sweetest couples I know and their older son, Carter, is always a joy to see, too! I’ve been working with them since Katie was pregnant with Carter - for her maternity session and milestone sessions for him, too!

Now they’re expecting another little boy and Katie reached out to me about her maternity portraits. I couldn’t wait to get them on the schedule! We decided to split her session between Congress Park and the studio. It allowed us to capture a few different looks for her - and I think it worked out perfectly!! She used some of my gowns from the Mama wardrobe for the studio, which I loved. That green and white lace dress is one of my favorites and Katie looked amazing in it. Carter was all about being a brother already - hugging his mom’s belly and smiling nice and big for us.

I can’t wait to meet their newest addition. Katie and I are actually due the same week - so I’ll be thinking of her as we welcome Baby #2, too! Congratulations again, Katie, Zach, and Carter! I’m so excited for your new baby boy to enter the world!!! He is already so loved.

pregnant woman poses in navy blue dress holding baby bump in Congress Park photographed by Saratoga Springs NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
expecting mom holds son’s hand with husband in Congress Park during maternity session with Saratoga Springs NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
expecting mother stands with hand under baby bump and on back during Congress Park maternity portraits
parents swing toddler in Congress Park during family and maternity session with Nicole Starr Photography, NY family photographer
parents pose with toddler during maternity session in Congress Park with NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
toddler in blue and white striped button up shirt sits in Congress Park photographed by Nicole Starr Photography, NY family photographer
mom holds baby belly in black  gown during studio maternity session with NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom hugs toddler standing on stool while holding baby belly during NY maternity portraits with Nicole Starr Photography
parents stand together looking at mom’s baby belly during studio maternity portraits with Nicole Starr Photography, NY maternity photographer
mom holds baby belly during studio maternity session in black gown with Saratoga Springs NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr PHotography
mom hugs toddler who is hugging her baby belly during NY maternity session in studio with Saratoga Springs maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom holds baby belly in green and lace gown in studio during Saratoga Springs NY maternity session with Nicole Starr Photography
dad hugs mom who’s holding baby belly in green and lace gown in studio during Saratoga Springs NY maternity session with Nicole Starr Photography
husband and son pose with mom who’s holding baby belly in green and lace gown in studio during Saratoga Springs NY maternity session with Nicole Starr Photography
mother holds and looks at baby belly in green and lace gown in studio during Saratoga Springs NY maternity session with Nicole Starr Photography

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Congress Park maternity portraits in Saratoga Springs for mother of two boys photographed by NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Golden Sunset Maternity Portraits in a Field, Saratoga Springs Maternity Photographer

Alexandra, Dan, and Baby Lincoln are welcoming a little girl to their family this year! I was so excited when they contacted me about maternity portraits this fall. This sweet family just moved here from Hawaii and they were so excited to document this season of anticipation. I know they’re all so excited for their baby girl to make her arrival!!

Alexandra’s one request from the start was that her portraits felt candid and had a nice bohemian feel to them. She chose the perfect gowns from our studio’s Mama Wardrobe to bring her vision to life! She decided on sweet little suspenders for Lincoln, who just turned one this summer. The entire session, he was having blast with his parents playing and running through the field. He’s going to be the best big brother!

I can’t wait to meet their little girl soon for her lifestyle newborn session. They have a beautiful nursery all ready for her arrival, and it will be so perfect in her lifestyle portraits. After her newborn session, we’ll be creating a stunning heirloom album with both sets of portraits to preserve their memories. I’m so excited to design it for them!


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Maternity portraits in a meadow with Saratoga Springs photographer

Patty just has the glow every woman dreams of when they find out they’re pregnant! This beautiful mama and her husband, Jared, came to my Saratoga Springs studio to capture this incredible milestone in their family. For her maternity portraits, we were able to head to a field about a mile from the studio and then come back inside to do a few more looks in the studio!

Doesn’t this mama look absolutely radiant in this beautiful peach gown in the field?! If you happen to love the gown, too, you’ll be pleased to know I’ve now added it to my Mama Wardrobe! Patty looked incredible and the peach color was the perfect pop against the green grass around her and Jared. Despite some pesky (and persistent!) mosquitos, they were both champs and put up with them for the sake of gorgeous portraits!

Then we headed back to the studio for two more beautiful looks. This gorgeous mama brought a sweet striped dress that she wore in the studio - and actually brought back to wear again in her little girl’s newborn portraits a few weeks later. And their newborn session really was just a few weeks later. Their sweet baby arrived 3 weeks early, before we even had a chance to finish the ordering appointment for her maternity session! We had a great time recreating portraits from their maternity session during their second session in the studio.

After both sessions, these new parents chose all of their favorite portraits for a stunning heirloom album that I know they’re going to enjoy looking through with their baby girl for many years to come!


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Saratoga Springs Maternity Portraits with a Horse

I can’t believe I’m finally getting to share Jillian’s maternity portraits with you! When she reached out to book her portraits, she mentioned the idea of having her session at Rolling Oaks Stable with her horse. I was absolutely excited for that! What’s more classic Saratoga than portraits with a horse?!

Jillian, her husband, and I all met up at the stable for their maternity session. I couldn’t wait to meet Jillian’s horse, Zita. Zita was an absolute dream for us - even wearing a sweet floral garland while Jillian cozied up next to her. I know these two (well, three with Zita!) are excited to welcome their baby girl Gianna to the family. This sweet mama can’t wait to bring her little one out here and introduce her to the stables. What a special moment it will be for Gianna and Zita to meet one day soon!

For her session, Jillian chose to wear two of the maternity gowns I have in my mama’s wardrobe. Both looked amazing against the backdrop of the stable. I can’t wait to see which portraits they choose to display in their home as they await Gianna’s arrival. I’m so excited for this sweet family! Enjoy this absolutely dreamy Saratoga Springs maternity session featuring Zita!!

woman poses with horse at Rolling Oaks Stable during maternity portraits with Saratoga Springs maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
pregnant woman stands by horse with floral collar during Saratoga Springs maternity session with New York maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
woman in lace gown holds name sign during maternity photos with Saratoga Springs maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
expecting parents pose with horse at Rolling Oaks Stable holding name sign for daughter during maternity photos with Saratoga Springs maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
husband kisses wife’s cheek during maternity portraits with Saratoga Springs maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
expecting parents look at mom’s belly during maternity session at Rolling Oaks Stables with Saratoga Springs maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
woman in red maternity gown holds belly posing by red barn at Rolling Oaks Stable during maternity session with Saratoga Springs maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
husband hugs wife from behind holding baby bump during maternity session on farm with Saratoga Springs maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
expecting parents hold hands on mom’s belly in red dress during maternity session on horse farm with Saratoga Springs maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom in red maternity gown stands next to black horse at Rolling Oaks Stable during maternity portraits with Saratoga Springs maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
expecting couple pet horse during maternity session on farm in New York with Saratoga Springs maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
black and white portrait of woman holding belly during maternity session with Saratoga Springs maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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Summertime Maternity Portraits - Saratoga Springs Maternity Photographer

I love celebrating new babies’ arrivals with their families, but one of the stages that I also really enjoy is the maternity session! There is so much anticipation and excitement as couples await their little one’s arrival, counting down the days until they become new parents.

These parents-to-be joined me for some classic portraits in our white, light-filled studio. This glowing mama borrowed a few dresses from the studio’s Mama Wardrobe, and she looked absolutely amazing in them!

Did you know I have a client closet filled with dresses for mamas to wear during their portrait sessions? This takes all of the work out of planning outfits and wondering what to wear and how it will fit you — these dresses are neutral colors in flowy fabrics with gorgeous lace details that photograph beautifully. Just look at how perfect they are on this stunning mama!

dad holds mom’s belly in Saratoga Springs NY studio during maternity portraits with Saratoga Springs NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom hugs belly in lace gown during studio maternity session with Saratoga Springs NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
parents hold New York Yankees hat during maternity photos in studio with Saratoga Springs NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
expecting parents hold onto sonogram during maternity photos with Saratoga Springs NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom sits in boho egg chair during maternity photos with Saratoga Springs NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom in one strapped gown holds belly standing by fountain in downtown Saratoga Springs photographed by Saratoga Springs NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
expecting parents hold mom’s belly standing by fountain photographed by Saratoga Springs NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Then we went to downtown Saratoga Springs for some outdoor portraits at sunset. This mama is having a baby boy, and she chose a blue infinity wrap dress from the client closet for her outdoor portraits. I love how this color pops in the summer sun! And check out the beautiful bokeh with the sun streaming through the trees!

mom in teal maternity gown holds belly during photos in Downtown Saratoga Springs with Saratoga Springs NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography
expecting parents hug on street in Downtown Saratoga Springs with Saratoga Springs NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Can’t wait to celebrate their sweet baby boy’s arrival with them soon!

mom in teal dress laughs holding belly during maternity photos with Saratoga Springs NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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Downtown Saratoga Springs maternity portraits with Saratoga Springs NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Tips to Look Your Best in Your Maternity Portraits

maternity portrait silhouette in Saratoga Springs NY with Nicole Starr Photography

Hey, mamas! Pregnancy is such a special season in your life. While there were many things that I did not love about being pregnant with Grayson, I do remember always enjoying the giddy anticipation that comes with waiting for your first baby to arrive. That’s one of the reasons I love working with mamas to capture portraits for them during this season of anticipation!

Every mama wants to look glowy and gorgeous in her maternity portraits, right? But at the same time, your body is changing every day and sometimes you don’t quite recognize yourself when you look in the mirror — I get it, I’ve been there! ;o) However, let’s look at all the positives hidden in these changes: your hair has never been longer & thicker; your skin has never glowed quite so much; and your body has more beautiful & soft curves than ever before. YOU ARE GORGEOUS, MAMA!

You want to feel beautiful, confident, and feminine in your portraits, but this is your first time doing a maternity portrait session and you’re not quite sure how to achieve that. Here I’m sharing some simple tips to help you look beautiful in your maternity portraits, and I hope you find them helpful!

mom in lace gown holds baby belly during maternity portraits | Saratoga Springs NY maternity photographer Nicole Starr Photography shares her top tips to look your best in maternity portraits
  1. Choose a photographer who has plenty of experience working with new mamas. You want to hire someone who knows the best angles, the best lighting, and the most flattering colors and fabrics for your body. Browse their website, check out their social media, and get a feel for their style and their experience. The more experienced the photographer, the more comfortable they will be able to make you feel when you are in front of the camera.

  2. Plan your session for between weeks 28-32. Sometimes I work with mamas closer to week 36, so it just depends on how you feel. If you’re expecting multiples, go a little earlier between weeks 26-30. You want to ensure you have the session early enough when you are still comfortable moving around, and also in case you happen to deliver early this will ensure enough time for your gallery reveal before the baby arrives!

  3. Drink lots of water the week before your session. LOTS. This will help your skin be clear and give you even more of a motherly glow.

  4. Speaking of skin, pay extra attention to moisturizing and exfoliating your skin in the week or two before the session. Healthy skin is happy skin, and happy skin looks amazing on camera. Pay extra attention to your elbows, baby bump, décolletage, and of course your face. If you’ll be wearing a shorter dress or just panties on the bottom, don’t forget your knees and ankles, which tend to show dry skin more than other areas of your body.

  5. If you can, invest in professional hair & makeup for your session. Or, if you’re going to do your hair and makeup yourself, here are a few tips! Wear your hair down and give it a good blowout that day for extra volume and shape. Don’t underestimate the power of a little extra mascara, eyeliner, and blush. And for your lips, a lip gloss or lipstick will have a huge impact! Keep your lip product handy during the session to reapply for a fresh look.

  6. Choose the right fabric for your outfits. You don’t have to wear a dress if it’s really not your style, but I do believe that long flowy dresses are incredibly flattering on pregnant women and they really accentuate your baby bump in the most beautiful way. A few other great options are an oversized sweater, a bathrobe or cardigan with a lace bra & panties, an oversized men’s shirt, or leggings and a flowy tunic top. When choosing fabrics, opt for thin and flowy over thick and bulky. Try it on ahead of time and make sure if flatters across your chest and baby bump.
    Did you know that we have a closet filled with dresses at the studio? We call it our Mama Wardrobe and clients are more than welcome to wear as many as they would like during their portrait session!

  7. Don’t forget the undergarments! A nude bra is key. If you have a strapless bra that fits, bring that, otherwise we can just tuck your straps into the dress and make it work that way. I recommend seamless panties to avoid any lines showing through the think fabric of the dresses, too, preferably nude or light-colored instead of black or patterned.

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Christmas Maternity Portraits in a Greenhouse with Poinsettias

When Amy reached out to plan a maternity session, she knew she wanted to go back to her family’s nursery where she did her first maternity session a few years ago. This place holds a special meaning for her family, and it’s a place where her children will spend countless hours growing up. Plus, it’s picture perfect!

We had a private greenhouse all to ourselves filled with poinsettias just a few weeks before Christmas. It was truly magical. We captured portraits of Amy in one of the gowns from the studio’s Mama Wardrobe, and her son Willem joined in for a few cuddly photos, too!

I absolutely love the colors and how the red flowers pop against the whites and the neutrals. If only I could find a way to photograph all of my sessions in a greenhouse with perfectly soft light and beautiful plants! Just gorgeous!

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Maternity Portraits in our Classic Studio Gowns

I know one mama who is excited to see her maternity session blog post! This sweet mama-to-be is due in September, and she was absolutely radiant for her maternity portrait session. We started with studio portraits in our Saratoga Springs portrait studio, and Genna selected a few of her favorite gowns from our Mama Wardrobe. I especially love the boho lace off-the-shoulder gown on her! Doesn’t she look like a goddess???

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Genna was excited to show off that gorgeous baby bump with some bare bump photos, too! An oversize shirt was the perfect accessory. Wondering what else looks good in bare bump photos? Cozy cardigans, lace kimono tops, swimsuit coverups, and bathrobes!

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Next up were sunset portraits at the Hall of Springs with their puppy! I loved doing a mix of indoor and outdoor portraits for their maternity session, and the outdoor portraits were the perfect opportunity for their fur baby to join us.

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Maternity Portrait Session at SPAC with Saratoga Springs Maternity & Newborn Photographer

With everything reopening in New York, we were able to capture this mama-to-be’s maternity portraits just days before her sweet little girl arrived! I absolutely loved meeting these excited new parents at SPAC in Saratoga Springs for their maternity portrait session. This little corner of Spa State Park is one of my favorite spots for portrait sessions because there is so much variety within walking distance, plus it is absolutely gorgeous at almost any time of day!

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I swear this mama has Beyonce hair here! The wind was blowing just perfectly, and she looks like a goddess! She wore dresses from our studio’s Mama Wardrobe, and they fit her perfectly.

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This mama is one of the essential workers who worked tirelessly during the covid pandemic to keep everybody safe. We had to document this extra special pregnancy, and her white coat & mask were the perfect way to do that!

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Winter Maternity Portraits in the Snow

Sometimes the stars align and we get the most beautiful snowfall the morning of our portrait session. That is exactly what happened for Jaana and Rathish, and I loved capturing their excitement & anticipation for their new baby during their maternity portrait session in the snow at Saratoga Spa State Park.

The pine trees were absolutely gorgeous with every branch dusted in fluffy white snow! And this mama’s red gown absolutely popped against the wintery backdrop!

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Wondering what’s the trick to staying warm during a session in the snow? For Jaana, she smiled through it! And a pair of feet warmers in her boots and leggings underneath her dress helped, too! Plus, we wrapped her up in her coat every few minutes for an extra burst of warmth! The good thing about these snowy portrait sessions is that we work quickly to capture a great variety of images in a short amount of time to limit time in the cold. She was a trooper and kept saying, “Not yet! Let’s do just a few more!”

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I love this one of this sweet couple!

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We headed back to the studio (only two miles from the Hall of Springs!) for some indoor portraits with a gown from our studio’s Mama Wardrobe. I love the simplicity of these portraits. Doesn’t Jaana look like a goddess?

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A Sunset Maternity Session at the Hall of Springs in Saratoga

Summer sunsets. There is nothing more beautiful for an outdoor portrait session, and I absolutely loved getting to know Kristen & Paul during their maternity session as they start counting down the weeks to their baby girl’s arrival later this summer.

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We got together at the Hall of Springs in Saratoga Springs with their first baby with four paws, Kubo. Kubo absolutely stole the show and I can’t wait to see him with their new baby soon!

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The beautiful buildings at the Hall of Springs are the perfect backdrop, and I always enjoy the gorgeous white columns and the impeccable landscaping. It truly is such a lovely spot in the summer!

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Seriously, how sweet are they?!?! This is my favorite portrait from their session, and I’m so happy it’s going to be hanging on their wall at home to always remember this time of sweet anticipation while waiting to meet their baby girl.

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About Nicole Starr Photography 

Nicole Starr specializes in newborn, baby & family photography and has been serving families in New York and Massachusetts since 2012.  She has a portrait studio in Saratoga Springs, NY for families in the Capital Region, and she also works with families at her Attleboro, MA studio and on location in Boston and on Cape Cod. 

The portrait studio is filled with neutrals, luxe fabrics, and very minimal props to keep the focus on your perfect little baby.  Our sessions are relaxed and fun, and we’ll enjoy an hour together (or up to 3 hours for a newborn session!) laughing, cuddling, and capturing authentic smiles and belly laughs with your little ones.  

A Saratoga Springs Maternity Session

This maternity session at our Saratoga Springs portrait studio was extra special to me.

I met this sweet family when they were waiting on their first baby to arrive a little over 2 years ago. Their son was born in April 2017, and we did a few different portrait sessions in his first year. They were just so much fun to work with, and I always looked forward to catching up with them at their sessions while capturing some beautiful family portraits!

Then as we were coming up on the date for their cake smash, I wound up going to the hospital to have our own baby and I had to postpone their session. Our son Grayson was born ON THEIR SON’S FIRST BIRTHDAY! So now the two boys share a birthday, and it’s so sweet to look at Killian who is exactly one year older than Grayson and picture what our little blonde haired, blue eyed boy might be like a year from now!

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When they told me that Baby #2 would be here this spring, I was so excited for them! I can’t wait to watch Killian with his baby sister, and I’m really looking forward to welcoming them into the studio soon for their daughter’s newborn portraits.

But first we enjoyed a little maternity session to document their last days as a family of three.

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Did you know that we have a studio closet filled with beautiful gowns for mamas and mamas-to-be? Book any session with Nicole Starr Photography and you’ll have access to all of the dresses in our Mama Wardrobe to help you look & feel your best in your portraits!


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Nicole Starr specializes in newborn, baby & family photography and has been serving families in New York and Massachusetts since 2012.  She has a portrait studio in Saratoga Springs, NY for families in the Capital Region.  Nicole also works with families year round at her Attleboro, MA portrait studio, and on location May through October in Boston and on Cape Cod.  Nicole has a clean and classic style, and the studio is filled with neutrals and luxe fabrics.  We use very minimal props to keep the focus on your perfect little baby.  Our sessions are relaxed and fun, and we’ll enjoy an hour together (or up to 3 hours for a newborn session!) laughing, cuddling, and capturing authentic smiles and belly laughs with your little ones.  

A Classic Maternity Session with Saratoga Springs Maternity and Newborn Photographer

I just love it when husbands plan portrait sessions as a surprise gift for their wives! It’s extra thoughtful, and really the best gift!

Zach reached out to me to book a maternity session for his wife when she was 13 weeks pregnant. He was so excited about their little one’s upcoming arrival that he wanted to surprise Katie with portraits of her pregnancy, and we started planning this top secret session months before we would actually take their portraits to give that baby bump some time to grow. :o)

They came to our Saratoga Springs portrait studio, and basically won the award for cutest and most in love couple ever. How sweet are these two?!?!

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Katie wore a few of the gowns from our Mama Wardrobe, and she was absolutely breathtaking! This mama has such a calm presence about her, and really has the sweetest personality. I’m so excited to capture her with her baby boy soon!

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Enjoy a sneak peek at our beautiful new mama gowns in the studio

One of my favorite things about our maternity sessions is helping these mamas-to-be feel like radiant goddesses for their portraits. I love celebrating their baby bump and talking with them about their little one’s upcoming arrival, and getting so excited to plan their newborn session together.

However, one thing that clients always ask me is:
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR???

It’s hard. I get it! You want something that is going to photograph beautifully, and when you’re pregnant, you want an outfit with a soft & flowy fabric that is going to accentuate all of the beautiful parts of your shape that you want to show off. It sounds easy enough, but when you go searching for an outfit it turns out they are incredibly hard to find.

That is why I have a studio closet filled with gorgeous gowns for our clients — maternity clients, new mamas with their tiny babies in their arms, and even mamas with older babies and toddlers!

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Melissa came to the studio with the most adorable baby bump to model a bunch of our new gowns, and I love how beautiful these classic styles are on her!

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Our mama wardrobe has something for everyone.
Flowy fabrics
Lace
Cap sleeves
Strapless
Off the shoulder
Sheer
Floor length
Short
Lots of white
And so many colors, too!

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We have a bunch of infinity wrap dresses like the ones below, which can be tied a million different ways to create a different style of dress every time. I love these dresses because they flatter every single body and they help mamas feel amazing and so, so beautiful!

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