Light and Airy Motherhood Session in our Saratoga Springs Portrait Studio

Katie and Lucas recently came to the studio for a 6 month milestone portrait for Lucas. Katie is one of my dearest friends. We’ve known each other for years. I love watching her on this motherhood journey and seeing how much joy her sweet boy brings to her life. She truly lights up when she is with him, and her face is absolutely radiant when he smiles at her. And just look at the way he looks at her! I was thrilled when they mentioned visiting - and squeezing in some portraits, too! 

She and Lucas came to visit for a few days and we enjoyed some studio time to celebrate the halfway point of this crazy and wild journey of the first year of parenthood. It was so exciting to see everything Lucas can do now - one of the reasons I LOVE milestone sessions! He absolutely loves tummy time and was even sitting up on his own. 

All dresses and outfits that Katie and Lucas used are from the studio’s Baby Wardrobe and Mama Wardrobe. The light grey overalls and white dress looked perfect together - creating truly light and airy portraits that are so classic. I hope that Katie and Lucas will treasure these portraits for many years to come. 

mother in white lace dress kisses toddler during milestone portraits in Saratoga Springs NY studio with Nicole Starr Photography, Saratoga Springs children’s photographer
toddler sits in white and grey striped onesie on cream blanket during milestone session in Saratoga Springs portraits studio photographed by Nicole Starr Photography
toddler sits on white and grey striped onesie on cream blanket during milestone session in Saratoga Springs portraits studio photographed by Nicole Starr Photography
mom hugs naked six month hold during light and airy motherhood session in Saratoga Springs portraits studio photographed by Nicole Starr Photography
toddler lays on white and grey striped onesie on cream blanket during milestone session in Saratoga Springs portraits studio photographed by Nicole Starr Photography
mom hugs naked six month hold during light and airy motherhood session in Saratoga Springs portraits studio photographed by Nicole Starr Photography
mom hugs naked six month hold during light and airy motherhood session in Saratoga Springs portraits studio photographed by Nicole Starr Photography
mom in white dress with lace detailing hugs toddler son on lap sitting on sofa during milestone session in Saratoga Springs portraits studio photographed by Nicole Starr Photography
mom in white dress with lace detailing hugs toddler son on lap sitting on sofa during milestone session in Saratoga Springs portraits studio photographed by Nicole Starr Photography
mom in long white dress hugs toddler during light and airy motherhood session in Saratoga Springs portraits studio photographed by Nicole Starr Photography
mom in long white dress hugs toddler in blue suspenders and button up shirt during light and airy motherhood session in Saratoga Springs portraits studio photographed by Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy sits in wooden bowl in blue suspenders and button up shirt during 6 month milestone session in Saratoga Springs portraits studio photographed by Nicole Starr Photography
mom in long white dress lifts toddler in blue suspenders and button up shirt during light and airy motherhood session in Saratoga Springs portraits studio photographed by Nicole Starr Photography

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Light and airy motherhood session for 6 month milestone in Saratoga Springs portrait studio with Nicole Starr Photography, NY children's photographer

Classic black and white personality portraits with Saratoga Springs child photographer

Little Loves sessions were such a blast this year! I offer these limited edition portraits a few times a year and they’re always a big hit. Our Little Love sessions are classic and full of lots of smiles - and laughs. Throughout each session, I work with your little one to capture all of their unique personalities - from all sides: fun, silly, shy, quiet, sweet, curious, loud, thoughtful. I provide prompts to help them show different faces and expressions. Once they warm up and feel relaxed, I can just see them start to enjoy themselves!

The results of these sessions are always so timeless. I love a good classic black and white portrait! I know that each family will treasure these portraits as a little glimpse into their sweet babies and their fun personalities. And, I love dreaming about how they’re displayed in each home!

classic black and white personality portraits with Saratoga Springs NY children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography in studio
classic black and white personality portraits for boy with glasses photographed by Saratoga Springs NY children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography in studio
classic black and white personality portraits photographed by Saratoga Springs NY children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography in studio
classic black and white personality portraits for girl in lace dress laughing photographed by Saratoga Springs NY children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography in studio
classic black and white personality portraits for boy with dark hair in striped shirt photographed by Saratoga Springs NY children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography in studio
classic black and white personality portraits photographed by Saratoga Springs NY children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography in studio
classic black and white personality portraits photographed by Saratoga Springs NY children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography in studio
classic black and white personality portraits of girl with pony tail playing with wooden camera photographed by Saratoga Springs NY children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography in studio
classic black and white personality portraits of young toddler playing with wooden car on wooden stool photographed by Saratoga Springs NY children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography in studio
classic black and white personality portraits photographed by Saratoga Springs NY children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography in studio
classic black and white personality portraits photographed by Saratoga Springs NY children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography in studio
classic black and white personality portraits of boy hugging stuffed dog and pet photographed by Saratoga Springs NY children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography in studio

During Little Loves portrait sessions, I always take the time to capture a few new portraits of siblings together. They’re some of my favorite moments because they’re often unprompted. These kids always want to hug and laugh together. I love watching them just be the friends that they are. I know they wind up being their parents’ favorites, too!!

classic black and white personality portraits of two siblings hugging photographed by Saratoga Springs NY children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography in studio
classic black and white personality portraits of two siblings hugging photographed by Saratoga Springs NY children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography in studio
classic black and white personality portraits of brother whispering in younger brother’s ear photographed by Saratoga Springs NY children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography in studio
classic black and white personality portraits of sisters playing photographed by Saratoga Springs NY children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography in studio
classic black and white personality siblings hugging photographed by Saratoga Springs NY children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography in studio

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Classic black and white personality portraits in studio with Saratoga Springs NY children's photographer Nicole Starr Photography.

Sitter Session Milestone Portraits in the Studio

‌Capturing milestone portraits might be one of my favorite parts of my job as a children's photographer here in Saratoga Springs! This winter was super busy at the studio with lots of families bringing their babies in for milestone portraits, especially with their second and third babies. All of them turned out to be so simple and classic… none more so than Jordan’s 8 month milestone portraits! 

I’ve actually photographed all three brothers’ milestone sessions, so seeing Jordan and his two big brothers, Jonas and Jacob, all together in the studio was a real treat! Jordan loved showing off his new skill: sitting up! He sat on the studio floor, on the blankets we gave him, and on the bed. It was perfect - and exactly what I want! I want to see what your babies are getting up to when they come in for their milestone portraits! He was so cute playing peek-a-boo and enjoying the little wooden toys in the studio. 

As I do with all of my milestone portraits, I kept the setups super simple so we could focus on Jordan (and his big brothers). Everything was neutral and mom chose some super cute blue outfits for our little guy to wear. The end result is SO timeless. I know these portraits will be cherished in their home for years to come! 

three brothers in grey sweaters sit on white studio floor during milestone session with Saratoga Springs family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy laughs in green knit onesie during sitter session milestone portraits in Saratoga Springs NY studio with Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy laughs in grey knit onesie crawling on white floor during sitter session milestone portraits in Saratoga Springs NY studio with Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy sits in grey knit onesie with wooden toys during sitter session milestone portraits in Saratoga Springs NY studio with Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy sits on wooden bed in blue onesie with blocks during sitter session milestone portraits in Saratoga Springs NY studio with Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy sits on wooden bed in blue onesie during sitter session milestone portraits in Saratoga Springs NY studio with Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy hides under white blanket in blue onesie during sitter session milestone portraits in Saratoga Springs NY studio with Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy lays on white blanket in blue onesie during sitter session milestone portraits in Saratoga Springs NY studio with Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy sits on bed playing with wooden blocks during sitter session milestone portraits in Saratoga Springs NY studio with Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy rolls on bed playing with feet during sitter session milestone portraits in Saratoga Springs NY studio with Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy sits on bed playing with wooden blocks during sitter session milestone portraits in Saratoga Springs NY studio with Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy rolls on bed playing with feet during sitter session milestone portraits in Saratoga Springs NY studio with Nicole Starr Photography
baby sits in blue knit onesie holding wooden toys under white curtain during studio milestone portraits with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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Sitter session milestone portraits with neutral color scheme in Saratoga Springs NY studio photographed by Nicole Starr Photography

Six Month Milestone Portraits for Baby Luke

Happy 6 months, Luke! Luke, along with his big sisters Nora and Margot, came to the studio recently to document his newest milestones. His big brother, Greyson, wasn’t able to join for this session but we hope to capture a few photos with him next time Luke is in the studio! I just adore the family. They’ve traveled 3 hours to my studio with three of these kiddos to capture their six month milestone portraits, so Luke’s portraits were very special to me.

Luke is Mama’s first baby boy, and she loved going through the studio’s Baby Wardrobe and choosing a few favorites for her son to wear in his portraits. All of these outfits are from the studio! I love how he looked in all of them. They’re all so classic - neutral colors, which I love - and he was so sweet.

Luke was soooooo smiley throughout the whole session. His sisters loved on him with full force and gave him all of the hugs and kisses and cuddles. Then once it was his turn for his individual portraits, his face simply lit up with the biggest smile! In so many of these he is looking off to the side at his mama, and I love the eyes and that sweet smile he has for her. How incredible is that? They’re going to have such special memories looking back at these portraits years from now.

Thank you for sharing another milestone session with me! I’m so happy I got see Baby Luke and his darling big sisters!!

big sisters hug 6 month old baby during milestone portraits in studio photographed by New York children’s photography Nicole Starr Photography
big sister in white dress hugs baby brother in grey onesie during milestone portraits in Saratoga Springs studio with New York children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big sisters hug and kiss 6 month old baby during milestone portraits in studio photographed by New York children’s photography Nicole Starr Photography
big sister in white dress hugs baby brother in grey onesie during milestone portraits in Saratoga Springs studio with New York children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big sisters hug and kiss 6 month old baby during milestone portraits in studio photographed by New York children’s photography Nicole Starr Photography
big sister in peach hugs baby brother in grey onesie during milestone portraits in Saratoga Springs studio with New York children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy in grey onesie sits on wooden bed leaning forward holding headboard during milestone portrait session in Saratoga Springs studio with New York children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy in grey onesie sits on wooden bed leaning forward holding headboard during milestone portrait session in Saratoga Springs studio with New York children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy laughs in light blue overalls during milestone portrait session in Saratoga Springs studio with New York children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy sits in light blue overalls sitting in wooden basket with blue blanket during milestone portrait session in Saratoga Springs studio with New York children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy laughs crawling on floor in overalls on blue blanket during milestone portrait session in Saratoga Springs studio with New York children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy laughs crawling on floor in overalls under grey blanket on blue blanket during milestone portrait session in Saratoga Springs studio with New York children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography
6 month old baby in white onesie crawls on bed in studio during milestone portrait session with New York children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography
6 month old baby in white onesie laughs on bed in studio during milestone portrait session with New York children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography
6 month old baby in white onesie laughs on bed in studio during milestone portrait session with New York children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography
6 month old baby in tan overalls sits on chunky white blanket during milestone portrait session with New York children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography
6 month old baby in tan overalls sits on chunky white blanket during milestone portrait session with New York children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography
6 month old baby in tan overalls sits on chunky white blanket during milestone portrait session with New York children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography
6 month old baby in tan overalls sits on chunky white blanket during milestone portrait session with New York children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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Six month milestone portraits for baby boy in studio with classic outfits photographed by Saratoga Springs NY children's photographer Nicole Starr Photography

6 month milestone portraits with Saratoga Springs Baby Photographer

I absolutely adore working with Jen and her boys. I’ve photographed all three boys since they were born. Each has had a newborn, milestone and first birthday session in my studio… well, Baby Rhys is only on his milestone session. He’s got another 6 months before he turns one! Either way, I love seeing them in my studio every few months. It’s a great time to catch up on what’s been going on - and I adore watching their boys grow up. They’re all so sweet!

During the milestone sessions, we always update a portrait of the brothers together. This time, since we were close to Halloween, it seemed fitting to do their photo in their costumes. The middle boy’s middle name is Draco, and we’ve always leaned into the dragon theme for his portraits. Naturally, the three boys are dragons for Halloween this year!! They were SO cute and excited to be in their costumes. I loved capturing that fun portrait of them.

three boys pose in dragon costumes during milestone portraits with Saratoga Springs baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography

It was good to see Rhys, too. I saw him for his newborn portraits 6 months ago. Now, he’s just the most mellow baby and so happy. He made my job easy with lots of easy smiles and sweet big eyes. Mom picked out the cutest little overalls for him. He looked like such a little man! I can’t believe he’ll be back for his one year session before long!

baby rolls on blue blanket during 6 month milestone portraits with Saratoga Springs baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby in white pants lays on blue blanket during 6 month milestone portraits with Saratoga Springs baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby in blue romper sits in wooden box with grey blanket during 6 month milestone portraits with Saratoga Springs baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby in blue romper lays on grey blanket with dinosaur toy during 6 month milestone portraits with Saratoga Springs baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby in tan romper smiles on cream blanket during milestone portraits with Saratoga Springs baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby in tan romper smiles on cream blanket during milestone portraits with Saratoga Springs baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography
6 month old baby sits in overalls on tan chair during 6 month milestone portraits with Saratoga Springs photographer Nicole Starr Photography
detail photo of toe for 6 month old baby in overalls on tan chair during 6 month milestone portraits with Saratoga Springs photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby in overalls on tan chair plays with toes during 6 month milestone portraits with Saratoga Springs photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby in overalls on tan chair plays with toes during 6 month milestone portraits with Saratoga Springs photographer Nicole Starr Photography
three boys pose in dragon costumes during milestone portraits with Saratoga Springs baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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6 month milestone for baby boy in studio photographed by Saratoga Springs baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Baby Milestone Portraits with a Family Heirloom Dress

It was so good to see Baby Briar in the studio again! I met Baby Briar when she was a newborn – and I captured her mother’s maternity portraits, too. It’s always so special to then see those babies grow every few months when they come back to the studio for milestone portraits. For Briar’s six-month milestone portraits, we planned a classic and simple studio session. 

Briar’s mom chose a few outfits for the portraits – including a sweet pink romper I adore from the studio’s baby wardrobe. It was the perfect pop of color in Briar’s newborn portraits! And she looked so sweet. They also brought a family heirloom: a cream crocheted dress for Briar to wear. The dress was her grandmother’s, who wore it as a baby, and has now passed it between new babies in the family! It was so sweet – and it looked amazing with my Moses basket. 

Six-month milestone sessions are always a great time. Babies are learning to sit up, they’re laughing and have the sweetest smiles. I love watching them show off their new skills and explore the studio. I’m so happy to share these sweet milestone portraits with you today for Briar!! 

baby girl sits in chair with red converse sneakers on during milestone photos with Nicole Starr Photography, NY children’s photographer
6 month old baby girl sits in heirloom knit dress on Moses basket photographed by Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl lays in Moses basket wearing knit heirloom dress for milestone portraits with Nicole Starr Photography, NY children’s photographer
baby girl sits in pink romper on small bed during six month milestone portraits with Nicole Starr Photography, NY family photographer
six month old baby girl in pink romper lays on pink and white blankets on studio floor during milestone photos with Nicole Starr Photography
six month old baby girl in pink romper lays on pink and white blankets on studio floor during milestone photos with Nicole Starr Photography

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Baby milestone portraits with a family heirloom dress to celebrate 6 months photographed by Saratoga Springs NY children and family photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Classic studio portraits with family heirloom dresses

Meet Annabelle! This sweet girl came to my studio for milestone portraits to celebrate a few things! First off, she’s 2.5 years old so we wanted to take the time to photograph her at this stage. Toddlers are so much fun. They’re talking, they’ve got sweet personalities and the best laughs and smiles. I’m so happy her mom decided to document this beautiful time in her childhood.

Annabelle’s mom also brought in two very special heirloom dresses for her session! The first was a dress that’s been passed down multiple generations from her grandmother’s Norwegian family. It’s a traditional Norwegian folk dress that Annabelle’s mother wore when she was little, too. For Annabelle’s family, it was important to photograph this sweet girl in her family’s dress. What a beautiful way to celebrate her family’s heritage, special traditions, and clothing. I created the Norwegian folk art backdrop especially for her session to complement the dress.

Her family also lives part of the year in Kenya, so they brought a second dress in to celebrate that part of her life. This beautiful white dress was sent by their neighbors there and Annabelle looked so sweet in it! Again, what a wonderful way to capture what’s going on in her family’s life right now.

We ended the session with a few classic Easter portraits in the studio. Annabelle had fun being her silly self during those - and I love how they came out!! Annabelle’s session is a great reminder that milestone portraits are truly about capturing what matters most to your family.

studio portraits for toddler in classic Norwegian heirloom dress for Nicole Starr Photography, Saratoga Springs NY family photographer
studio portraits for toddler in classic red, green, and white Norwegian heirloom dress for Nicole Starr Photography, Saratoga Springs NY family photographer
studio portraits for toddler in classic red, green, and white Norwegian heirloom dress by red, blue, and white backdrop for Nicole Starr Photography, Saratoga Springs NY family photographer
studio portraits for toddler in classic red, green, and white Norwegian heirloom dress by red, blue, and white backdrop for Nicole Starr Photography, Saratoga Springs NY family photographer
toddler sits in Kenyan dress on wooden stool during milestone portraits in Saratoga Springs NY studio with children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography
toddler plays in Kenyan dress during milestone portraits in Saratoga Springs NY studio with children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography
toddler plays in Kenyan dress during milestone portraits in Saratoga Springs NY studio with children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography
toddler sits in Kenyan dress during milestone portraits in Saratoga Springs NY studio with children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography
toddler in colorful Easter dress sits by floral arbor in Saratoga Springs NY studio for milestone portraits with Nicole Starr Photography
toddler covers eyes wearing colorful Easter dress sits by floral arbor in Saratoga Springs NY studio for milestone portraits with Nicole Starr Photography
toddler sits in studio wearing colorful Easter dress by floral arbor in Saratoga Springs NY studio for milestone portraits with Nicole Starr Photography

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Beyond the Newborn Session: Capturing the First Year of Milestones

I don’t know what it is about parenthood that makes time fly by, but I know that ever since my son was born, I’ve blinked and another year has gone by. As a mom and a professional photographer, I understand the value of portraits of my child from the newborn stage and beyond. Newborn portraits are one of the things most parents put on their “parenting to-do list”. That first year is fleeting and I think it’s so important that everyone has a chance to document their precious baby. But the documentation shouldn’t end there.

When I was a new mom, I constantly had my camera out to capture every little moment and changes in our son after our newborn portraits. Looking back, I’m so happy that I have truly beautiful and classic baby portraits of my son, in (and out) of the studio to document those stages, too. Every time he started on a new milestone or learned a new skill, I wanted to capture it forever.

baby crawls on pink blanket during studio portraits with milestone photographer Nicole Starr Photography in Saratoga Springs New York
baby girl sits in chair with flower headband during milestone photos with family photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Our babies change SO much in the first year of life - more than any other year as they grow. They grow their first teeth, laugh for the first time, and learn to sit up, crawl, and walk. Capturing all of those milestones truly matters. We all say we never want to forget those stages and changes - and with studio portraits, you never will. You’ll have those dimpled cheeks and baby giggles documented forever to enjoy.

baby lays on chunky blanket during milestone photos with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby girls chews on pearls during milestone photos in Saratoga Springs NY studio with Nicole Starr Photography, NY family photographer
baby lays in blanket during milestone portraits with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography

As babies grow, they enter into my favorite stage, the “Gerber Baby stage”, when they’re 6-10 months old. This is one of the most popular milestone sessions in my studio. Babies are sitting up solidly, they're happy and expressive, they interact with you and play into all of the games (peekaboo, tickles) to let us capture their amazing smiles. They're not that mobile yet so they're not running away from the camera - so it works out for us. These are often some of the best portraits to capture your little one’s personality as they start to figure out who they are.

baby rolls in chunky white blanket during studio milestone photos with Saratoga Springs NY children’s photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby sits in wicker basket during milestone photos in Saratoga Springs NY studio with Nicole Starr Photography
ten month old portraits for baby boy in studio photographed by Saratoga Springs newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby sits under ivory blanket during studio milestone portraits in Saratoga Springs NY with Nicole Starr Photography
baby crawls through studio during milestone photos with Saratoga Springs NY family photographer Nicole Starr Photography

After the “Gerber Baby stage”, our babies inch even closer to turning one… and then comes the super popular cake smash session! These cake smash portraits are always a lot of fun. They’re a celebration of your baby - and of your family’s journey over the last year. I love watching babies and their families interact during their one year milestone and cake smash portraits in the studio. It’s also the perfect time to document something your baby is interested in, when you choose your cake smash theme.

baby sits on couch in studio with family photographer Nicole Starr Photography in Saratoga Springs
baby chews on American flag during studio milestone photos with Saratoga Springs NY photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby crawls through studio during cake smash in Saratoga Springs with NY cake smash photographer Nicole Starr Photography
toddler plays during Where the Wild Things Are cake smash in studio with Nicole Starr Photography, Saratoga Springs cake smash photographer
baby plays with cake decorated with blueberries during blue themed cake smash in Saratoga Springs NY studio with Nicole Starr Photography
baby cries during cake smash with peonies photographed by Saratoga Springs NY cake smash photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Capturing your baby’s first year is so important. These studio sessions are the perfect way to document each of your baby’s milestones along the way - and a great way to ensure you’ll always have stunning portraits to remember each sweet baby smile by. Our baby’s first year always flies by… make sure you don’t miss teh chance to document it all!


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Tips for successful holiday portrait sessions

Holiday portraits are always a super fun time in the studio, but I know they can feel stressful for families. Everyone wants the perfect smiling photo of their families to send out on the cards or share online, so I get it. That’s why I’m sharing a few tips for successful holiday portrait sessions with you today. Some are way easier than you think! And I want to reassure you: no matter what, we will have a holly jolly time together and I’ll capture gorgeous portraits of your families. As as seasoned photographer (and mom), you can trust that you’re in good hands!

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

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

#2: Come dressed and ready to go!

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

#3: Make sure your outfits fit.

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

#4: Have snacks beforehand.

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

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

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

#7: Keep your cool!

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

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

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


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Beautiful Milestone Portraits in our Saratoga Springs Portrait Studio

Baby milestone sessions are always such a treat, and I love when families bring their little babies to the studio for portraits to capture their smiles, their personalities, and all of their milestones. There is so much that happens between the newborn stage and the first birthday, and I love capturing that for families to slow down time and remember forever!

Rolling over, sitting up, grabbing their toes, and shyly showing off their gummy smiles and their brand new baby teeth. All of these are such fleeting moments during your baby’s first year, and they all deserve to be beautifully documented.

Giuliana joined me at our Saratoga Springs studio for her 6 month portrait session, and this itty-bitty girl fit into some of our tiniest outfits in the studio’s Baby Wardrobe. We chose adorable headbands for her to coordinate with the colors in her nursery and with her newborn portraits, and started off with a few portraits on the studio’s boho egg chair. (See more portraits on this springtime prop here!)

I love all of these milestone portraits, and I’m excited to share them on the blog today! I hope you enjoy this sweet baby girl’s milestone session as much as I did!

toddler sits in egg chair during milestone portraits in Saratoga Springs portrait session with Nicole Starr Photography
toddler lays on egg chair during spring milestone portraits in Saratoga Springs portrait session with Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl sits on pink blanket in lace newborn outfit during milestone portraits in Saratoga Springs portrait session with Nicole Starr Photography
baby sits on pink blanket during milestone portraits in Saratoga Springs portrait session with Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl lays on pink fur mat during milestone portraits in Saratoga Springs portrait session with Nicole Starr Photography
baby sits on bed in Lily Pulitzer dress during milestone portraits in Saratoga Springs portrait session with Nicole Starr Photography
baby girl in blush dress sits on wood floor during milestone portraits in Saratoga Springs portrait session with Nicole Starr Photography

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beautiful mlelstone portraits for baby girl in our Saratoga Springs portrait studio with Nicole Starr Photography

Timeless Milestone Portraits for Baby Xander

baby plays on blue blanket during milestone photos with Saratoga Springs baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Xander joined me at our Saratoga Springs portrait studio for his milestone session, and I loved capturing this sweet stage of sitting up, belly rolls, elbow dimples, and baby giggles. This is one of my favorite ages to photograph and I always love our milestone sessions that showcase your baby’s budding personality and their new skills that they are oh-so-proud of.

Your baby’s first year is an absolute whirlwind — and time seems to go especially fast if it’s your second baby, like Xander is! During these sessions we slow down time for just a moment and document their personality and this beautiful stage they are in.

From sitting up to tummy time, there are so many options with these portraits. They are the perfect transition between the newborn session and the first birthday cake smash, and we personalize the colors to fit your family’s style and decor.

Wondering what your baby should wear for their milestone portraits?

Let me help you!

baby chews on wooden toy sitting on blue blanket during timeless milestone portraits with Saratoga Springs baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby sits on blue blanket for milestone photos with Saratoga Springs baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby’s milestone portraits on blue blanket with Saratoga Springs baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby chews on wooden toy during milestone photos with Saratoga Springs baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy plays with wooden toy during milestone photos with Saratoga Springs baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby in grey jumper sits on blue blanket for timeless milestone photos with Saratoga Springs baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby lays on blue blanket with teething toy during milestone photos with Saratoga Springs baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby laughs on blue blanket during milestone photos with Saratoga Springs baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby sits on white chunky blanket during timeless studio milestone photos with Saratoga Springs baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby sits on white blanket during milestone photos with Saratoga Springs baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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Timeless milestone portraits in studio with blue blanket photographed by Saratoga Springs baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography

8 Month Milestone Portraits in our Saratoga Springs Baby Photography Studio

Miles joined me at our Saratoga Springs portrait studio for his milestone session, and I loved capturing these portraits of this adorable little guy! He is officially in the sitter stage and it is one of my favorite stages to photograph in baby’s first year —though by the time this blog post is published, he’ll likely be crawling and starting to chase after his big sister!

I love simple neutral outfits for babies, and these gray overalls and white rompers were perfect to keep the focus on Miles and his cute little expressions, baby rolls, and features! He was a happy little guy, and we captured so many sweet portraits of him that really showcase his personality and this stage of babyhood. I’m so happy to got that thumb-sucking portrait where he is grabbing his toes because it is perfectly, 100% baby!

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baby rolls on stomach during milestone session with Saratoga Springs NY baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby plays in grey jumper during 8 month milestone photos with Saratoga Springs NY baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby laughs while laying on white chunky knit blanket during milestone photos with Saratoga Springs NY baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby milestone photos with Saratoga Springs NY baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography
milestone portraits on white blanket with Saratoga Springs NY baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby lays on white blanket during milestone photos with Saratoga Springs NY baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography
milestone portraits with Saratoga Springs NY baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography

These portraits on the chunky knit blanket are some of my FAVORITES! Love the textures and softness of these ones!

6 month old baby plays on back during milestone photos with Saratoga Springs NY baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography
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simple milestone portraits with Saratoga Springs NY baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography

8 month milestone portraits in the studio with Saratoga Springs NY baby photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Holiday Portraits for the Whole Family plus a 6 Month Milestone Session

When your baby turns 6 months at the same time as our annual holiday portrait event, you combine your family’s holiday portraits with a milestone session at the studio, of course!

I loved seeing this sweet family again, and I can’t even believe how much David has grown since his newborn session!

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These three siblings are always so adorable together, and I was so happy to capture this twinkling Christmas portrait for them!

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We did a few more casual sibling portraits on the studio bed so that they would have some photos to hang on their walls year-round, and then lots of individual portraits of the baby to focus on all of his new skills and his blossoming personality!

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You might not be able to tell from the photo below, but that is what his happy shriek looks like!!

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David LOVED sitting on the tiny bed, and we captured the very best smiles from him!

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Baby Milestone Portraits at the Saratoga Springs Track | Saratoga Springs Baby Photographer

When Oliver was born, his mama was already talking about his milestone session. They spend their summers at the Saratoga Springs race track, and they knew they wanted to capture their sweet baby boy’s sitter session at the track in August! We dressed him in a dapper little outfit, added a hat (of course!), and enjoyed a beautiful morning at this classic upstate New York destination.

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I brought my camera, and Oliver brought the cuteness. 100%.

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This age is always so much fun as babies learn to sit up on their own, and they are amazed at everything around them! Oliver looked at the track in such wonder, and he had the most adorable giggles. What a cutie!

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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.  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.  

Glitter & Gloves: Pretty but fierce hockey portraits to celebrate a 7th birthday

I was so excited when Samantha’s mom reached out to plan her annual birthday portraits. She told me how Sammy had fallen in love with playing hockey this year, and she really wanted to plan an extra special birthday session for her daughter in her hockey gear with a Tutu du Monde dress.

Ummmm, YESSSSSSS!!!

Of course, I couldn’t resist adding a little extra sparkle and glitter.

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We had so much fun incorporating her helmet, hockey sticks, guards, and pucks into the session. Sammy loved putting on her tough face and her fierce face, and kept bursting into giggles, too. It was truly the perfect session and such a blast to photograph!

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Penelope's 7 Month Milestone Session with a Strawberries & cream milk bath

I love catching up with our Baby Plan babies for their milestone sessions halfway through the first year, and I was so happy to welcome little miss Penelope back into the studio.

First, I couldn’t even get over how much hair this sweet girl has at only 7 months old, and second she won me over with her smile, tiny little teeth, and the cute little cleft in her chin.

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Her mama bought this pretty pink outfit for her when she was pregnant — it was the very first outfit she bought for her baby girl. So of course we had to capture some portraits of sweet Penelope in it at the studio!

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I love this phase when they lay on their backs and discover how much fun their toes are!!

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Then we used a beautiful new watercolor romper from the STUDIO CLOSET that her mama saw on my Instagram stories and fell in love with. Doesn’t Penelope look so sweet in this?

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This happy baby girl finished up with a strawberries and cream milk bath, perfect for a summertime baby!

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Classic and Nautical Milestone Portraits for Baby Holden

I love watching our Baby Plan babies grow! Holden came to our Attleboro portrait studio for his 6 month milestone session, and he showed off his smiley personality and ALL OF HIS ROLLS! This sweet boy seriously has the best leg rolls and arm rolls ever, and I could just hug and squeeze him all day long to enjoy that squishy baby stage that he is in right now!

We started off his session in the baptism outfit that has been passed down in his family and worn by so many little babies.

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Then of course we did a striped romper for a few nautical inspired portraits to complement the nautical newborn portraits that we took when he was born. He is just recently working on sitting up, and I love how proud he is of himself when he finds his balance and sits upright without any help! Just look at that big smile!

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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.  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.  

7 Month Milestone Portraits for Baby Jonas

These milestone sessions are so much fun, and I love seeing how much these little babies have grown since their newborn session! This age is perfect for portraits because babies are coming into their little personalities and they’re becoming curious about the world and the people in it.

They are learning to sit on their own, grab their toes, play on their backs, and laugh. They rock tummy time, have the cutest smiles, and some babies even have their first tooth already!

Jonas joined me at our Saratoga Springs portrait studio for his 7 month milestone session, and he did such a wonderful job in front of the camera! He was so playful and curious, and he loved all of the attention! Plus, his mama planned the most adorable outfits for her baby boy!

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Can you even believe how beautiful his blue eyes are? And that wispy hair?!

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Peek-a-boo! Always a favorite game at this age!

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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, 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 Boho and Peony Milestone Session with Corinne

Peonies have long been my favorite flower. We had them on the tables at our wedding, and I even made my own wedding bouquet full of these fluffy pink beauties. I have a vase of faux peonies on our nightstand, and we planted six peony bushes in our front yard when we moved into our house.

This spring I am so excited to use these beautiful blooms in the studio! Corinne came to the studio for a boho milestone session filled with peonies, and I love the dreamy look of her portraits! Her romper & floral crown were the perfect complements to these flowers.

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She had the cutest little giggle, and I was so happy that we captured this whole-body laugh!

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Funny faces are my favorite! We always capture the smiles, the serious faces, and the faces filled with wonder… but the ones where they scrunch up their faces into the cutest little expressions always make me smile!

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A 6 month milestone session for baby Ella

Ella is one of our Baby Planners, and I loved seeing how much she has grown when she came to the studio for her 6 month milestone session! It’s always amazing to watch these little babies during the first year as they begin to master new skills and really come into their personalities, and Little Miss Ella was no exception. This girl is so happy & smiley, and she truly rocked her portrait session!

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Ella LOVED hanging out on this tiny bed that we just added to the prop closet. Her favorite part was using it as a teething toy, hahaha! Once she realized she could fit the wooden rails in her mouth she didn’t want to let go, and it had us all cracking up watching how excited she was!

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Then we did a few portraits on our big girl bed (a.k.a. the white fluffy adult sized bed!). Ella’s mama packed the cutest white onesie with lace eyelet sleeves, and I love how simple and classic it looked in this all white set up. The lace ruffles really made it special!

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Have a favorite toy or doll? Be sure to bring it to your baby’s milestone session! These cuddle + kind dolls have been making an appearance in many of our sessions for the past year or two, and I love it when they’re the same size as the babies!

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Ella’s mama and daddy’s favorite portraits were in this chair with the mauve romper from our studio closet. We probably only spent about 2 minutes in this set up, but Ella brought out all of the smiles and belly laughs for so many adorable portraits! Here are just a few favorites!

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