Baby Starr | Grayson's Newborn Portraits

Grayson Alexander
April 3, 2018
 

It's hard to believe that our sweet little boy has already been with us for nearly 3 weeks!  It's been a whirlwind of one day blurring into the next, the nights coming again much too soon, and so many sweet hugs and smiles with our adorable little Grayson.

Even though I've been a newborn photographer since 2012 and I have cuddled and posed dozens and dozens and dozens of fresh little babies, it's true what they say about photographing your own newborn....  IT'S HARD.  REALLY, REALLY HARD.  

It has taken me multiple attempts in the studio to settle this little boy into a deep enough sleep that he forgets that I'm nearby, and a slumber so sound that the click of the shutter won't startle him.  Seriously, there was one afternoon where I was only able to take 28 frames because every time I pressed the shutter, he startled with the "click" and shook himself awake and right out of his pose!  

But we finally did it, and I'm excited to share some of his studio newborn portraits here on the blog!  World, meet Grayson Alexander, our newest studio assistant and the cutest little baby that has stolen our hearts and has us completely obsessed with marveling over how perfect and adorable he is.  

Nicole Starr Photography  |  Saratoga Springs and Boston Newborn Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography  |  Saratoga Springs and Boston Newborn Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography  |  Saratoga Springs and Boston Newborn Photographer

Every time he opens his eyes, our hearts just melt into a puddle.  He has the most soulful gaze, and he's pretty calm & mellow.  When he's awake he's happy and alert, just taking the world in!

Nicole Starr Photography  |  Saratoga Springs and Boston Newborn Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography  |  Saratoga Springs and Boston Newborn Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography  |  Saratoga Springs and Boston Newborn Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography  |  Saratoga Springs and Boston Newborn Photographer

Of course I planned a special set-up for this photographer's baby, and when I found this tiny camera prop last November I saved it just for his newborn session.  

Nicole Starr Photography  |  Saratoga Springs and Boston Newborn Photographer  |  baby with camera prop  |  photographer baby

Grayson is a VERY smiley little baby, and his little milk drunk smiles pop up all the time and just light up his face.  I can't even believe how many smiles we captured during his time in the studio!

Nicole Starr Photography  |  Saratoga Springs and Boston Newborn Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography  |  Saratoga Springs and Boston Newborn Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography  |  Saratoga Springs and Boston Newborn Photographer

I had so much fun choosing a few new outfits for the studio collection, like this little striped one that is classic with a hint of nautical accents.  I have the feeling I'm going to be adding lots of baby boy items to our studio closet this year as our little boy starts modeling them as he grows!

Nicole Starr Photography  |  Saratoga Springs and Boston Newborn Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography  |  Saratoga Springs and Boston Newborn Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography  |  Saratoga Springs and Boston Newborn Photographer
Nicole Starr Photography  |  Saratoga Springs and Boston Newborn Photographer

You'll be seeing a lot more of this sweet little boy on the blog!  

Nicole Starr Photography  |  Saratoga Springs and Boston Newborn Photographer