Lifestyle newborn portraits at home in the South End | Boston Newborn Photographer

Since moving to New York I definitely spend less time in Boston, and I miss it like crazy!

I was so excited when this sweet family reached out to plan their newborn session at their apartment in the South End. I have worked with families all over the city in spacious condos and tiny apartments, with lots of natural light and with teeny tiny windows. Every time I am invited into a family’s home is an adventure, and I always love watching the moments that unfold.

You really don’t need a lot of space to photograph a family welcoming their baby home, and I love finding creative new ways to work with the space in the master bedrooms, living rooms, and nurseries.

We captured the most beautiful portraits of sweet baby Julia and big brother George. He was so excited to hold his little sister, and we definitely got so many cute expressions from him!

Cozy family portraits in front of the windows are my fave!

I love everything about this cozy, close up portrait of miss Julia being showered in love.

This chair has traveled with Julia’s mama from apartment to apartment after she inherited it from a previous owner, and it now sits in a sunny corner of their living room. I love that it has such a rich history, and that the beautiful fabric was the perfect backdrop for their baby girl!

---

Love this in home lifestyle newborn session? Pin this image or any from the post above!

Celebrating Motherhood Event | Organic Mother & Baby Sessions

We believe that moms are beautiful.

We believe that motherhood is the most difficult but rewarding job in the world, and that the love you share with your babies is so incredibly breathtaking.  We believe that you deserve to be pampered, you deserve to feel gorgeous, and you deserve to have stunning memories captured on camera with your little ones.

This is what is at the heart of our Celebrating Motherhood photo sessions.  The idea that moms are incredible women who have embarked on such a beautiful journey with their little ones.  The idea that the laughs, cuddles, hugs, and kisses are all moments that deserve to be remembered.  The idea that motherhood deserves to be CELEBRATED.

Organic motherhood sessions | Boston Baby Photographer_0008

Organic motherhood sessions | Boston Baby Photographer_0019

But you know what I hear all the time as a photographer that makes me so sad?  Moms that tell me they only want photos of their kids, they don't want to be in the pictures, and -- the worst one of all -- that they "hate" themselves in photographs.

Alright moms, listen up:  YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL, STRONG, SMART & AMAZING.  Sure, the spit up on your shoulder may be the latest accessory, you're still trying to lose the baby weight, and a messy bun and yoga pants are how you get "dolled up" on a Friday night.   But you know what?  You're still beautiful.  You are Wonder Woman.  You are raising these tiny humans filled with compassion & love, and you are doing a spectacular job.

And THAT is why we created the Celebrating Motherhood photo sessions.  Eighteen mothers enjoyed a day out to relax, be pampered, sip on champagne, and have a little down-time while babysitters took care of their children.  Then we took gorgeous photos of the moms looking and feeling glamorous with their babies.

Years from now, your children will be able to look back at these photos and they will know how much they were loved, how much they were cuddled, and how their mom realized their bond was so special that she captured it in photographs and preserved it forever.  They'll look back and see you for the Wonder Woman that you truly are.  Enjoy!

Organic motherhood sessions | Boston Baby Photographer_0005

Organic motherhood sessions | Boston Baby Photographer_0002

Organic motherhood sessions | Boston Baby Photographer_0020

Organic motherhood sessions | Boston Baby Photographer_0018

Organic motherhood sessions | Boston Baby Photographer_0012

Organic motherhood sessions | Boston Baby Photographer_0024

Organic motherhood sessions | Boston Baby Photographer_0003

Organic motherhood sessions | Boston Baby Photographer_0021

Organic motherhood sessions | Boston Baby Photographer_0009

Organic motherhood sessions | Boston Baby Photographer_0016

Organic motherhood sessions | Boston Baby Photographer_0026

Organic motherhood sessions | Boston Baby Photographer_0025

Congratulations to the newest mother who came to our sessions.  This glowing mama became a mom only 6 days earlier!  

Organic motherhood sessions | Boston Baby Photographer_0013

Organic motherhood sessions | Boston Baby Photographer_0017

Organic motherhood sessions | Boston Baby Photographer_0006

Location & Event Collaboration: Little Lovage Club

Hair: Tiffany Cantin

Makeup: Sarah Adams for Follain

Childcare: Sensible Sitters

Swag Bags: Alli Russell of LPDTRA

Additional Collaborators: MV Breastfeeding Support

We had such an incredible team that day to keep the children happy, the mothers calm, and everything flowing smoothly.  A huge thank you to everyone that made this day possible.  We truly couldn't have done it without you!

A few behind the scenes photos of Tiffany & Sarah in action, pampering the moms for their glamorous sessions with their babies.  Tiffany and Sarah were the first welcoming faces that the moms saw when they came in for their sessions, and these two immediately made them all feel comfortable, relaxed, and beautiful.

behind the scenes nicole starr photography_0012

behind the scenes nicole starr photography_0006

behind the scenes nicole starr photography_0011