Newborn Portraits with an Elephant Theme

If you’ve worked with me, you know that I am passionate about printing your photos and enjoying them in your home. That is why every family I work with enjoys a design appointment in their home where we go through your gallery, choose your favorites to print, and look at your walls to see how you would like to showcase your portraits and what the perfect size will be!

This family knew they wanted to create a gallery wall of wooden wall art pieces in their living room, combining portraits from both the maternity & newborn sessions. Look how beautifully it all came together with their baby boy as the focal point!

Close-up shots like this one that showcase your newborn baby’s perfect little features are always some of my favorites to capture during a studio newborn session! I just love the way you can see Julian’s fluffy hair and how it forms a tiny little mohawk on the top!

baby sleeps in white wrap during newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom holds baby in white wrap during studio newborn session with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

This gorgeous white dress from our studio’s Mama Wardrobe has been very popular lately! Lots of mamas have chosen to wear this in their family portraits, and I don’t think I’ll ever grow tired of the beautiful details on this dress. From the trim on the neckline to the lace and ruffle on the sleeves, it’s perfect for family portraits!

baby boy sleeps while mom holds him during newborn photos with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad holds baby boy during newborn photos with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
new parents look at baby boy during newborn photos with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad holds baby boy looking at him during studio newborn session with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
parents hold baby boy in front of white drop during newborn photos with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy sleeps on white blanket during classic newborn session with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Julian’s nursery theme is elephants, and his parents brought a few little items to incorporate into his session. Someone crocheted this adorable elephant lovie for him, and the swaddle with little elephants marching across was the perfect layering blanket for portraits, too!

baby holds crocheted elephant during newborn portraits with elephant theme photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby sleeps on elephant wrap during elephant themed newborn session with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby sleeps on elephant wrap during newborn photos with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby boy sleeps on bed during newborn photos with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby sleeps in grey outfit on bed during newborn photos with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby sleeps on bed during newborn session with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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Newborn session with an elephant theme photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

Classic Newborn Portraits with Shades of Blue

I love it when families come back to my studio with their second babies for their newborn sessions, and I truly love watching their families grow. From bringing their first baby home to watching that little one become a big brother or sister, it really is such an honor to be invited into their lives to document these moments for them.

This sweet family joined me at our Saratoga Springs portrait studio with Baby Colton to capture his newborn portraits. We captured a variety of family portraits to complement their photos from daughter Elliana’s newborn session two years ago, and I love the variety and the joy that their toddler brings to these family portraits. Just look at her adorable little grin and how proud she is to be a big sister in these images!

Wondering what to expect during your newborn session? I’m here to walk you through every step of the way and make it an easy & enjoyable experience for you and your family. Check out the blog post below to learn what to expect!

mom holds new baby boy during studio newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad in blue shirt holds son in white studio during newborn photos with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
family of four poses inn white studio with new baby boy during classic newborn portraits with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
parents pose with two children during newborn photos in studio with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
dad holds new baby boy and daughter during newborn photos with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
mom sits on wooden stool with two children during newborn photos with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
newborn sleeps in dad’s arms during photos with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
big sister sits next to baby brother in white wrap during newborn photos with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby sleeps on white chunky blanket with blue wrap during classic newborn photos with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

We used classic blues and grays for Colton’s individual portraits, and this sleepy boy was such a gem. He even wore one of our new one-piece rompers, and I love how it turned out.

baby sleeps on blue blanket during newborn photos with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby sleeps on grey blanket during newborn photos with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby smiles in his sleep during newborn photos with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby sleeps on blue blanket during newborn photos with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography
baby sleeps on blue blanket during classic newborn photos with Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography

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classic newborn portraits with shades of blue photographed by Saratoga Springs NY newborn photographer Nicole Starr Photography