Lifestyle newborn portraits for baby #3

Three years ago, I photographed this beautiful family in their home when their middle daughter, Sloane, arrived. It was so special to return back to their home to capture the arrival of their newest little girl, Baby Blake! I could hardly believe how big Sloane and big brother Jack were, too. Time truly does fly by! 

This family’s home has such a neutral and boho inspired vibe. I absolutely love photography in this space. It’s got the best light and the space truly makes my job easy! One of the things mom wanted to do while I was there was recreate some portraits from Sloane’s session with Baby Blake. I’m always a huge fan of families doing this - it creates such a unique connection between portrait sessions. But, I don’t think that she nor I were quite ready for how emotional it would make us, seeing both of her big siblings loving on Baby Blake! 

While we spent most of their lifestyle newborn session in their living room, we also spent a little time in Blake’s nursery. I adored their beautiful Moses basket - it’s a favorite for me in the studio, so I was pleased to see theirs in the nursery! We also captured some sweet photos of Blake and her big siblings in her crib. One of my tricks for creating a new “sheet” in the crib is to add your favorite swaddle blanket, tuck it around the edges, and I’ll clone in the rest later on. This is such a great trick to be able to keep your little one swaddled and show off your favorite blankets during this time! 

To the sweet T family, thank you for asking me to capture these beautiful moments for your growing family. I loved meeting Baby Blake and seeing all of your sweet babies. I hope that you’ll treasure these portraits forever - I know that they’ll hold a special spot in my heart.

toddlers hold newborn sister on leather couch during Saratoga Springs newborn session at home photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big brother holds newborn baby sister on leather couch during Saratoga Springs newborn session at home photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom in white dress rocks newborn baby girl during Saratoga Springs newborn session at home photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom and dad sit with three children in home during Saratoga Springs newborn session at home photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom sits with three children in home during Saratoga Springs newborn session at home photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big sister holds newborn sister against pillows during Saratoga Springs newborn session at home photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big sister holds newborn sister with older brother against pillows during Saratoga Springs newborn session at home photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
newborn baby girl in white linen wrap lays in Moses basket during Saratoga Springs newborn session at home photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big brother holds newborn sister on white bed during Saratoga Springs newborn session at home photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad holds newborn daughter with toddler and older son hugging him during Saratoga Springs newborn session at home photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
three kids hug in new baby’s crib during Saratoga Springs newborn session at home photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl in white wrap lays on pale pink blanket in crib during Saratoga Springs newborn session at home photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
family of five hugs on couch looking at newborn baby during Saratoga Springs lifestyle newborn session at home photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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Lifestyle newborn session for baby girl at home photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography.

Lifestyle Newborn Session with Toddler in Saratoga Springs

Krystie and Andrew recently welcomed baby Bennett Cyril to the world! I’ve been honored to document this family’s milestones ever since they welcomed their first baby (Easton) into their family, and this time they chose to do a lifestyle newborn session in the comfort of their home to capture these special moments as they welcome their second boy boy home. I loved getting to see them again - and spend time in their beautiful Saratoga Springs home. 

Krystie and Andrew’s home is absolutely gorgeous. It’s got a wonderful light-filled nursery and master bedroom, so figuring out where to capture Bennett’s newborn portraits was a no brainer! Easton was a great sport and snuggled with Bennett in his beautiful wooden crib for me. He was honestly a great big brother our entire session. Lifestyle newborn sessions are wonderful for big siblings, especially toddlers. They can take a break, hang out in their favorite spaces, show me their toys, and even enjoy a snack. It definitely helps them feel more relaxed and excited to be part of the portraits. 

After spending time in Bennett’s nursery, we captured a few portraits of the whole family on Krystie and Andrew’s bed. I loved watching Easton snuggle with his brother! He was so sweet. We finished up the session in their living room. They had the most beautiful built-in shelves and window light - so it turned out to be a perfect spot for their newest family portraits. 

Congratulations to this sweet family! I’m so happy for you all and I loved getting to meet Baby Bennett! I’m so excited to watch him grow and to see Easton settle into his role as big brother. It’s going to be a wonderful adventure.

baby boy lays on white sheet in crib in nursery during lifestyle newborn session in Saratoga Springs with NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big brother sits in crib holding newborn baby brother in nursery during lifestyle newborn session in Saratoga Springs with NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big brother sits in crib holding newborn baby brother in nursery during lifestyle newborn session in Saratoga Springs with NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big brother holds newborn baby brother in nursery on the floor during lifestyle newborn session in Saratoga Springs with NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom holds newborn son in lap in white wrap while giving toddler son a kiss on bed during lifestyle newborn session in Saratoga Springs with NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom holds newborn son in lap in white wrap with husband and toddler son on bed during lifestyle newborn session in Saratoga Springs with NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
toddler lays head on newborn baby bother laying on bed during lifestyle newborn session in Saratoga Springs with NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
parents look at newborn son in living room by built in shelves during lifestyle newborn session in Saratoga Springs with NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
parents look at newborn son with toddler in living room by built in shelves during lifestyle newborn session in Saratoga Springs with NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom holds newborn son against chest sitting on couch in living room during lifestyle newborn session in Saratoga Springs with NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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Lifestyle newborn session with toddler at home with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography.

A lifestyle newborn session in a mountain-themed nursery

Welcome to the world,  Maverick Henry! I’m so happy to have been able to meet Stephanie and Matt’s sweet new baby boy. They recently came to my studio for maternity portraits, and I was so excited for their lifestyle newborn session. We knew that we wanted to capture Maverick’s newborn portraits at home, in the coziness of his nursery. 

One of the reasons that we wanted to plan a lifestyle session is because Matt is a painter. He hand-painted the incredible mountains on the walls by hand. Stephanie and Matt’s inspiration for the nursery came from the Adirondacks, which is perfect since we live so close! Maverick’s entire nursery was simply beautiful, full of blues and greens. It’s definitely a wonderful space to welcome their first baby boy home to. 

During their lifestyle newborn session, I also got to meet Cash and Cleo, Stephanie and Matt’s two fur babies. They were so precious and very interested in their new little brother. I loved watching them want to be nearby, and hang close during our portraits. Adding your fur babies into your portraits is always a fun perk of a lifestyle session!! 

Maverick, it’s clear you are very loved. Your mom and dad absolutely adore you, and so do your fur siblings. I can’t wait to watch you grow, little guy! 

baby boy lays in white wrap next to wooden name sign during lifestyle newborn session photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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In-Home Lifestyle Newborn Portraits at Christmastime

World, meet Lucas.

This sweet baby boy is proof that miracles really do happen. His mama is one of my closest friends, and we all waited and wished and hoped for his arrival for a very long time. After working as a newborn photographer for over a decade, I truly have such respect and awe for each family’s unique journey to parenthood. For so many families, mine included, the road is long and rough and filled with some twists and turns that break your heart. But when it ends with a sweet little bundle like this boy right here? It makes it all worth it.

Katie and I have known each other for about 15 years. We worked together when I was an elementary teacher in Massachusetts, and then fate brought us back together as roommates in Boston a few years later. We both wound up marrying Jeffs, and you can often hear us refer to “my Jeff” or “your Jeff” in conversation to keep it from getting too confusing. ;o)

We had many conversations about their journey to parenthood, and a few years ago I told Katie that I had had a dream about her the night before. She and I were sitting in front of a Christmas tree holding a baby. I couldn’t tell from the dream whose baby it was or whose lap the baby was on, but I felt certain that it was hers and we took it as a positive sign. For years, that dream kept popping up in both of our minds and gave her a glimmer of hope that good things happen around Christmastime.

And then one day she told me she was pregnant and due at the end of November. She was having her Christmas tree baby!

Katie’s sweet baby boy did not want a November birthday, so he held on until the wee hours of December 1 to start making his arrival into the world known. From the very beginning, or even before the very beginning, he was destined to be a holiday baby.

But the funny thing about that dream is how I couldn’t tell whose baby it was that we were holding. Because as I sat in front of my own Christmas tree holding my own little six-month-old girl while looking at a photo of Lucas that Katie had just texted to me, I realized that it was BOTH OF US with our babies in front of that tree.

I went out to visit Katie & Jeff to document this milestone for their family with a lifestyle portrait session in their home. My little Adelaide came along as my “assistant” and she got to meet her new friend Lucas. Katie and Jeff’s Christmas decor was up, which was the perfect touch to bring this story full circle. I love how you can even see a hint of a window wreath in the nursery portraits! After we finished their portraits, we sat in front of their tree with our babies and we just savored this long-awaited moment.

It’s funny how life works, isn’t it?

Enjoy a peek into this cozy at-home newborn session with this sweet family!

baby boy lays in crib wrapped in white blanket photographed by New York lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy lays in white wrap in crib during lifestyle newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom laughs and smiles at newborn baby boy during lifestyle newborn session at home with New York newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom smiles at newborn baby boy during lifestyle newborn session at home in baby’s nursery with New York newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom smiles at newborn baby boy during lifestyle newborn session at home in baby’s nursery with New York newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom and dad smile at newborn baby boy during lifestyle newborn session at home in baby’s nursery with New York newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom and dad smile at newborn baby boy during lifestyle newborn session at home in baby’s nursery with New York newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom and dad smile at newborn baby boy while holding dog and baby during lifestyle newborn session int home nursery with New York newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom and dad smile at newborn baby boy during lifestyle newborn session int home nursery with New York newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom and dad smile at newborn baby boy during lifestyle newborn session int home nursery with New York newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom and dad smile at newborn baby boy with dog laying on rug during lifestyle newborn session int home nursery with New York newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom and dad smile at newborn baby boy laying in dad’s lap during lifestyle newborn session in home nursery with New York newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad looks at newborn baby boy sitting in rocker during lifestyle newborn session in home nursery with New York newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad holds newborn baby boy sitting in rocker during lifestyle newborn session in home nursery with New York newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy lays on floral crib sheets in ivory wrap during lifestyle newborn session in home nursery with New York newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy lays on heirloom quilt during lifestyle newborn session in home nursery with New York newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
new parents snuggle with baby boy on bed during lifestyle newborn session at home with New York lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
new parents snuggle with baby boy on bed with dog on the foot of the bed during lifestyle newborn session at home with New York lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
new parents snuggle with baby boy on bed during lifestyle newborn session at home with New York lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
new parents snuggle with baby boy on bed during lifestyle newborn session at home with New York lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mother holds baby boy in blue onesie in front of Christmas tree during lifestyle newborn session at home with New York lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
new parents hold baby boy in blue onesie in front of Christmas tree during lifestyle newborn session at home with New York lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
new parents hold baby boy in blue onesie in front of Christmas tree during lifestyle newborn session at home with New York lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad holds son showing off baby feet in front of Christmas tree during lifestyle newborn session at home with New York lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad holds son against his chest in front of Christmas tree during lifestyle newborn session at home with New York lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom holds and snuggles son against her chest in front of Christmas tree during lifestyle newborn session at home with New York lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom holds and snuggles son against her chest in front of Christmas tree during lifestyle newborn session at home with New York lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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In-Home Holiday Lifestyle Newborn Session at Christmastime for new parents with baby boy and dog photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Lifestyle newborn portraits for baby brother in Saratoga Springs

There’s nothing I love more about this job than working with a family year after year as they grow and welcome new family members. I remember when these sweet parents were pregnant and expecting their first baby. Now, they’ve got a new baby boy and are about to sell their gorgeous home to move to Texas. It’s not an exaggeration to say I’ll miss them, but I’m glad we were able to capture their first weeks as a family of four in their house!

It was so special to welcome Brooks William home, especially because just 2.5 years ago, we did a session in this house with his big sister, Georgia. We photographed her and her parents on their front porch in the summer. I love knowing that they will always have portraits of their babies in their first home!

Brooks William was a joy to photograph. He is such a sweet baby and definitely wanted to be awake a lot of his session - so much to look at! Everyone got a chance to cuddle with him, especially Georgia - who was excited to show me her new baby brother! We worked in his nursery, his parents’ room and made sure to photograph everyone (and their dog!) on the porch, too. I’m so happy I had the chance to see everyone again before they head to Texas!!

baby boy lays in bassinet at home during lifestyle newborn session in Saratoga Springs with Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy stretches arms over his head in bassinet during lifestyle newborn photos at home with Nicole Starr Photography, Saratoga Springs NY
mom sits with daughter and newborn son during lifestyle portraits in nursery photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big sister holds baby brother in comfy rocker during lifestyle portraits in nursery photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad holds newborn baby boy and big sister during lifestyle portraits in nursery photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
family sits on bed with daughter and new baby boy during lifestyle newborn session in Saratoga Springs home with Nicole Starr Photography
new parents cuddle with baby boy on bed during lifestyle newborn session at home during Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad holds son by window during lifestyle newborn session at home with New York lifestyle baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby lays on bed in grey onesie during lifestyle newborn portraits at home in Saratoga Springs with NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby lays on bed during lifestyle session at home with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
family sits on front porch of home with dog photographed by New York family photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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Newborn portraits in a beautiful mauve and floral nursery

Reagan Ann has made her appearance in the world! Alexandra, Dan, and Baby Lincoln are over the moon with their newest family member - and I don’t blame them. When I had the chance to meet her during their lifestyle newborn session, I was instantly in love. This sweet baby girl is SO loved and can we just talk about her nursery?! Her nursery was just gorgeous! Alexandra and Dan chose a mauve and gold color scheme with floral accents and it’s beautiful. I’m so happy we were able to do her portraits in their nursery. What a special memory!

Lincoln’s not quite sure about being a big brother yet but he loved getting to hug mama and look at his little sister. These early moments at home are so precious. I’m thrilled I was able to capture these newborn portraits for Reagan Ann and her sweet family!

Can’t get enough of them? Check out Alexandra’s maternity portraits below!


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Lifestyle Newborn Portrait Session in a Coastal Home

I have been lucky enough to document this family’s milestones since their oldest was just a few months old, and now he is six and he is a big brother to TWO little brothers!! I always adore catching up with this sweet family and we share a lot of laughs during our summertime sessions together. This year they were welcoming a new baby, and we did a lifestyle newborn session in their beach house on Cape Cod.

Big brothers Nick and Harry couldn’t get enough of their baby brother, and they snuggled and loved on him the entire time. They truly made my job easy with sibling portraits like this one.

siblings sit on couch holding baby during lifestyle newborn session in coastal home photographed by NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad holds three sons on couch of coastal home photographed by NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

During a lifestyle portrait session we look for rooms in your house that have great natural light.  We didn’t have to look far, as this sun room was directly inside the door when I walked in!  The wicker sectional sofa was the perfect spot for family cuddles.

Do you love this family’s style? This mama is incredible with interior design and decorating. Go follow her on Instagram here, and check out her blog (A Modest Life) filled with tips for family, fashion, and your home!

family of five sits on couch during lifestyle newborn photos at home with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
family with three boys snuggles on couch during lifestyle newborn session with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
parents snuggle baby boy on couch in coastal home during newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom snuggles with baby boy on couch during lifestyle newborn portraits in a coastal home photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby yawns in mom’s arms during lifestyle newborn session with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big brother holds baby in Cape Cod home during newborn session with Cape Cod, MA newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

The boys enjoyed picking out a few spots in the living room for portraits with the baby.  I always bring a light from my studio to bounce off the ceiling in case the other rooms in your home don’t have as much natural light, and it illuminates the space beautifully.  So if your home is a little dark, don’t worry!  We can still capture light and airy portraits like these ones!

big brother holds baby with mom sitting on couch in Cape Cod home with Cape Cod, MA newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom holds newborn in her arms by colorful bookshelf in coastal home with Cape Cod, MA newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
brothers laugh holding new baby brother on bed during lifestyle family photos with Cape Cod, MA newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
brothers smile holding new baby brother during lifestyle newborn session with Cape Cod, MA newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big brother holds newborn during lifestyle session in coastal home with Cape Cod, MA newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big brother kisses newborn brother during lifestyle session at home with Cape Cod, MA newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad holds newborn son during lifestyle session in coastal home photographed by Cape Cod, MA newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby lays on ocean inspired sheets during lifestyle newborn session with Cape Cod, MA newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby yawns during newborn session at home with Cape Cod, MA newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
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A Lifestyle newborn session with Albany Newborn Photographer

I first met this family three years ago when they welcomed their daughter into their family. They reached out when Baby #2 was born, and I was excited to join them for another lifestyle newborn session in their beautiful home. And this time with big sister Emerson!

We captured so many sweet moments for this family of four in their home. Baby Madeline’s nursery is the same as her big sister’s was three years ago, and I had a sense of deja vu capturing parent portraits in that cozy little blush pink room. The best part was watching how excited and proud Emerson was with her new baby sister, and she gave us so many beautiful smiles while holding her new sister!

nursery details for baby girl in Albany NY photographed by Albany, New York lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad nuzzles noses with new baby girl during Albany, New York lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
toddler holds newborn sister during Albany, New York lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
sisters snuggle in crib during lifestyle session at home with Albany NY lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big sister hugs newborn baby girl in crib during newborn photo at home with Albany NY lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big sister stands by crib looking at baby during newborn photos at home with Albany NY lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big sister looks over crib edge at baby during newborn photo at home with Albany NY lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Oh my goodness, those little tiptoes melt my heart! Big sis was so excited to peek in on Baby Madeline, and mom and dad told me that she loves bringing her step stool into the bedroom to look into the crib. Of course we had to document this for the family to remember forever!

dad lifts daughter up while sitting on bed with wife and baby during newborn photos with Albany NY lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
family of four sits on bed holding new baby girl during newborn photos with Albany NY lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

It’s always so sweet and unexpected when clients email me a thank you, and I loved getting this note in my inbox. I’m truly thankful for all of the amazing families that I am lucky enough to work with, and I couldn’t love this job any more!

It’s perfect! We can’t wait to have the album. Thank you so much for everything. We feel so fortunate to have had you capture these moments with both of girls that we will have forever.

Wondering how I got started as a newborn photographer? Read more here!

mom holds new baby while big sister gives baby a kiss during lifestyle newborn photos with Albany NY lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad holds two daughters in arm chair during newborn photos at home with Albany NY lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby stretches on pink mat during newborn photo at home with Albany NY lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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Welcoming Baby Home - A Cozy Lifestyle Newborn Session in Saratoga Springs

baby sleeps in crib during lifestyle newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

There is nothing sweeter than an in-home lifestyle newborn session, and I loved every second with Baby John’s family as they welcomed their sweet boy home and showered him with love and kisses. His two big sisters adore him, and it was beautiful to watch them interact with their new brother and with each other. We had such a wonderful time and I truly enjoyed spending the morning with this family capturing and intimate peek into their lives at home with their new baby.

The crib is always one of my favorite spots for newborn portraits, and when it’s filled with creamy neutrals like this one, it’s truly the perfect spot to capture all of that newborn sweetness while still keeping the focus on the baby.

baby in white swaddle sleeps in crib photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big sister holds newborn baby in crib photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big sister holds baby brother in nursery chair photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
family looks at new baby in nursery photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

What a proud big sister! She was so excited for her new role as “big sister,” and I know she’s going to love her baby brother soooooo much!

mom holds newborn baby boy with family looking at him during lifestyle newborn session with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Besides a few swaddles, I don’t bring any props to a lifestyle newborn session. We work with what you’ve got, which usually means incorporating your rugs and bedding as “backdrops” in your portraits. Here the three kids laid down on the nursery rug for this portrait, and later I posed the baby on the blue rug in the master bedroom. Simple & sweet!

big sisters snuggle new baby brother on rug in nursery photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom holds newborn baby boy in nursery photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom and dad hold newborn baby boy in bedroom photographed by Saratoga Springs NY lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big sisters snuggle baby brother on bed during lifestyle newborn photos with Saratoga Springs NY lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big sisters laugh holding newborn baby boy photographed by Saratoga Springs NY lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy in white wrap lays on blue rug photographed by Saratoga Springs NY lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

This special pillow was made from their grandfather’s shirt, and it was extra sentimental to incorporate it into Baby John’s portraits.

baby boy leans against shirt pillow photographed by Saratoga Springs NY lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom sits with two daughters and newborn baby boy photographed by Saratoga Springs NY lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
parents hold baby boy by window at home photographed by Saratoga Springs NY lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

No lifestyle newborn session is complete without a few little monkeys jumping on the bed!

big sisters jump on bed while parents hold newborn baby during lifestyle photos with Saratoga Springs NY lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big sister snuggles baby brother during lifestyle photos with Saratoga Springs NY lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy in white wrap lays on white sheet photographed by Saratoga Springs NY lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
parents snuggle on couch with three children photographed by Saratoga Springs NY lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Wondering if a lifestyle newborn session is the right fit for your family? Check out the helpful tips in this blog post to see if this might be just what you’re looking for in your portrait session!

family sits on couch holding new baby boy photographed by Saratoga Springs NY lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
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A Boho Lifestyle Newborn Session

Lifestyle newborn sessions are always some of my favorites. I love being invited into a family’s home to enjoy a peek into their first few weeks at home with their baby. The moments we capture are so intimate and cozy, just quiet little moments that unfold as you get to know your little one.

These sessions are especially beautiful when there is a new big brother or sister! Just look at Jack and the sweet curiosity he has around his baby sister Sloane!

mom holds newborn baby while big brother taps baby on the nose photographed by Delmar NY lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
family poses in boho inspired living room photographed by Saratoga Springs NY lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

This family’s home was an absolute dream to shoot in. This was the father’s childhood home, and the family has completely redone it with new flooring & white paint, adding in their mix of boho & midcentury modern furniture for a light and airy look — perfect for photographs!

baby rests in crib during at home newborn session photographed by NY lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
portraits of newborn through crib wrungs photographed by NY lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

These cuddly shots of Sloane in the crib with her big brother were some of my favorites!

big brother sits in crib with newborn baby at home with Boston lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
lifestyle newborn portraits in crib at home photographed by Saratoga Springs NY lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad holds two children in nursery with blue bureau photographed by New York lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
family sits on bed during boho lifestyle newborn session photographed by New York lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

The master bedroom is always a favorite spot for family portraits, and this one with the white bedding & high ceilings was just dreamy!

at home newborn portraits with Delmar NY lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
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big btoehr holds new baby during lifestlye newborn session at home with New York lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big brother kisses baby sister during at home lifestyle newborn session with Saratoga Springs NY lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
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baby girl sleeps during at home lifestyle newborn session photographed by Delmar NY lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad holds newborn baby girl during boho lifestyle portraits with New York lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
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boho lifestyle newborn session with Delmar NY lifestyle newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
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Teagan's Lifestyle Newborn Session with Big Brother Cameron

Lifestyle sessions make my heart skip a beat every single time, and it’s all because of beautiful moments like this one.

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I love being invited into a family’s home to watch their first weeks at home with their brand new baby unfold. There’s something so magical about capturing these memories for them in their very own space, and knowing that they will show these to their baby one day and tell her that “This is where we brought you home to. This is what your first bedroom looked like that we prepared just for you before you were even born.”

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The lighting in Teagan’s nursery was truly golden, and I loved this little nook with the sun shining through the window to illuminate mom & dad with their sweet baby girl! Plus, how in love are you with that mirror and the wall color? Gorgeous!

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Cameron is such a proud big brother, and he loved cuddling his little sister! He was so excited to bring his sweet baby sister home and to show me all of his favorite toys.

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Our lifestyle newborn sessions at home are always such a joy, and we always have so much fun! From jumping on the bed to cuddles & kisses, they are filled with memories these families will never forget.

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Pretty Florals for Amelia's Studio Newborn Session

Spring has sprung here in the studio, and flowers are EVERYWHERE! I absolutely love getting to incorporate beautiful blooms into our sessions, and I was thrilled to welcome Amelia to the studio for some cute portraits with peonies.

But first, check out her adorable family portraits! This sibling pic melts my heart. What an incredible big brother!

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This little miss was wide awake for part of her session, so we captured those beautiful, sparkling eyes of hers!

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A Lifestyle Newborn Session at home with 3 big sisters

Sweet little Shiloh is a lucky baby girl. She was welcomed home by her three big sisters, and her first days at home were filled with love and cuddles.

I was invited into this adorable family’s home for a lifestyle newborn session, and I loved getting to document this intimate peek into their lives at home with their newest addition to the family. They live in a beautiful old home filled with so much charm, and it truly was the perfect backdrop to their story.

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One of my favorite parts about our lifestyle sessions is that the fur babies get to join in on our portraits! Do you have a dog you’d love to incorporate into your newborn session? A lifestyle session might be perfect for you!

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Welcome Home, Emily Ann! Lifestyle Newborn Portraits in Boston

Walking into this sweet family’s home was a moment of deja vu. I felt like I was just there for Connor’s newborn session, and then I blinked and he became a big brother! I loved meeting his new sister Emily and watching this little family become a family of four. Plus it was so amazing to see Connor now as a toddler & big brother. He was so sweet and gentle with his sister, and I adore all of the amazing sibling shots we were able to capture during their lifestyle newborn session at home.

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Checking out those itty bitty baby toes!

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Emerson's Lifestyle Newborn Session

Stepping into this family’s home was like stepping into a model home that Chip & Joanna Gaines had styled for Fixer Upper. This beautiful home had Magnolia-style written all over it from the farmhouse accents, scripted and rustic word art on the walls, boxwood wreaths, and black & white accents.

I loved everything about it, and it made their lifestyle newborn session even more special because they will get to show their baby girl one day the house that they moved into right before she was born, and the house that they got ready just in time to snuggle her as a newborn baby.

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Sweet little Emerson’s nursery was the softest blush pink with beautiful floral accents, and I loved getting to photograph some adorable family cuddles in there!

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We always do a few family portraits on the master bed, and this might have been my favorite space in the whole home. It made for some amazing quiet moments of this whole family together, snuggling up with Emerson and getting to know this sweet baby girl that they just welcomed home a few days ago.

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Aren’t baby yawns the cutest?

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A Lifestyle Newborn Session for Baby Ella with Delmar NY Newborn Photographer

Do you remember Ashley's beautiful lifestyle maternity session?  Well, her baby girl Ella is finally here, and we celebrated with a newborn session in their home.  It was pretty special to be able to have Ashley stand in the same little alcove where she stood pregnant a few weeks ago, this time holding her sweet little girl in her arms.  

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We always take a few family portraits and individual portraits of the baby on the master bed, and I brought a little gray wrap and headband for a few unposed portraits showing Ella just stretching, looking around, and checking out this great big world.  

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My favorite part was when their two dogs joined us for a few family portraits.  This moment was pure luck, but doesn't it look like the dogs are kissing?

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We finished up in the nursery with some beautiful close-ups that are perfect for the birth announcements, and one of our favorite family photos that show the perfectly decorated "night sky" wall in the nursery.

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A Lifestyle Newborn Session in a Dreamy Nursery in Rexford, NY

Oh my goodness!  Can I just live in this beautiful nursery?  I fell in love with the great big windows and the sunlight streaming in, plus everything was decorated so beautifully and serene.  

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Little Luciano's newborn session was an absolute dream.  This tiny little sweetheart was wide-eyed and curious, checking out everything going on around him, resulting in some beautiful awake portraits.  

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These backlit family portraits are always my favorites during our newborn sessions, and Luciano seemed to know this and decided to give amazing eye contact during his family portraits.  Just look at how alert he is!

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He enjoyed all of the snuggles with mom and dad, and their two dogs (Romeo & Juliet) even joined in for a few portraits!

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Ronan's Lifestyle Newborn Session at Home in Charlestown | Boston Newborn Photographer

This newborn session was one of my FAVORITE ones of the entire summer.  I spent months looking forward to welcoming this baby boy home, and it was so amazing to finally meet him and watch his family love on him.

That's because sweet baby Ronan's mama and I were roommates in Boston in our twenties.  I was there when she met her husband, and now we both have little baby boys that we're excited to watch grow up and play together! 

Ronan has a big brother, Holden, who absolutely adores him.  He covered him in kisses our entire session, and he couldn't stop talking about his "baby brudder". 

My little baby Grayson came to their session, and when Holden saw Grayson he was a little concerned that there were not one but TWO babies in his house now.  We had to reassure him that don't worry, this other baby would not be staying and would be going back to his own house soon.   ;o)  

But back to Ronan.  Just look at how tiny he looks asleep on the bed!  I love his little hands!

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Brotherly love!

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I love watching my friends become mamas, and seeing how they love their little ones is purely magical.  

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I've been doing a few "unposed" shots at the end of every lifestyle newborn session lately, and they are often my very favorite ones!  I love how Ronan just stretches, covers his eyes, and gets comfortable.  He really is such a sweetheart!

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A lifestyle newborn session at home with Andres James | Saratoga Springs NY Lifestyle Newborn Photographer

Our lifestyle newborn sessions steal my heart every single time.  It's always such an honor to be invited into a family's home to capture their new baby, and I love watching all of the love unfold within those walls. 

These sessions are simple and sweet, without too much formal "posing" and really with just a little bit of guidance to cuddle up closer, lean in, and soak in the moment with their little ones. 

Plus, I love getting to photograph all of the different nurseries!  This nursery for Baby Andres is elegant, classic, and clean without any frills to distract from this beautiful family loving on their new baby boy.  (P.S.  Look at that chandelier!!!!!)

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Big sister wasn't so sure about this new little baby, just like most toddlers are, but she got nice and close and loved looking at him through his crib.

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I adore this parent portrait -- don't they look so well-rested with two under 2?!?!  And I love how tiny Andres is all curled up in their arms.

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A close-up of this sweet baby boy with his head full of hair and those perfect little lips...

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Toddlers always make these sessions so much fun!  We laugh, play games, share lots of tickles, and really get them giggling.  With a new baby at home that needs so much attention, they love getting to be the star of the show for a little bit during their portrait session, and sweet little Aria was full of so much personality and really enjoyed getting playful with us!

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Bringing Home Baby | Luke's Lifestyle Newborn Session in Saratoga Springs with Nicole Starr Photography

Are you ready to see the most adorable baby boy, with an absolutely dreamy nursery that was designed especially for his family?

Meet Luke.  

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His parents are head over heels in love with this handsome little boy, and we celebrated his arrival with a lifestyle newborn portrait session at home in Saratoga Springs, NY.

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This was the first lifestyle session I've done where the crib was hand-built by the family.  Luke's dad wanted to build his son's first bed, so he bought all of the tools and the wood, and he learned how to build a rustic, barn door style crib for his baby boy's nursery!

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The nursery was decorated with a hand-painted mural of a farm scene, which was perfect for this family since Luke's mother works at a farm in VT.  When you look closely at the walls, you'll see a big red barn, fields of carrots, an airplane flying overhead that will have Luke's name written on the banner, and a little dog peeking out from behind the glider that looks just like this family's fur baby, Toga.  

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Speaking of Toga, this is their dog!  This 3-year old puppy was one of the most camera-friendly dogs I have ever encountered on a photo shoot.  He always wanted to be in the shot, and would come and position himself right in the middle of everyone and turn towards the camera (most dogs turn away from the camera, haha!). 

I've got the feeling that Luke & Toga are going to be the best of friends as they grow up together.  What a lucky little boy!

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