Find the Best Photographers in New York

Light of Mine Photography is owned by Heather Yerden, a natural light photographer based in Camden, NY who has run her business since March 2013, roughly thirteen years serving Central New York families. Her website lists Utica by name among the CNY communities she covers, alongside Syracuse, Rome, Oneida, Pulaski, Oswego, Camden, Adams, and Watertown. Heather specializes in maternity, birth, and newborn photography and describes herself, fittingly, as a “professional baby whisperer and snuggler.”

Newborn sessions are offered in-home throughout Central New York, with Heather bringing all props and equipment directly to the family’s house rather than requiring a studio visit. She recommends booking sessions when a newborn is 5 to 10 days old, when babies tend to sleep longest and settle most naturally into classic newborn poses. Heather’s path to photography was shaped by her own experience: she originally pursued nursing school to become a labor and delivery nurse before an injury redirected her toward capturing births and newborns behind the camera instead.

Over more than a decade in business, Heather has photographed “hundreds of bumps, births and babies” for Central New York families. Light of Mine Photography holds a 5.0 out of 5 star rating from 8 reviews, with clients describing her as highly professional, talented, and reliable across newborn and family sessions alike.

 

Torrent Photography is owned and operated by Sheena Christ, a Kirkville, NY-based photographer whose website explicitly lists Utica alongside Syracuse and the wider Central New York region as areas she serves. What began as a wedding photography business has grown to include maternity, newborn, and family sessions, offered either in Sheena’s studio or in clients’ own homes, giving Utica-area families flexibility for a newborn’s first portraits.

Sheena’s approach is described by clients as relaxed, natural, and candid, with a light and airy editing style. Reviewers on WeddingWire consistently highlight how comfortable she makes families feel in front of the camera, a quality that carries over from wedding days into newborn and infant sessions. One repeat client specifically noted that Sheena photographed her engagement, maternity, and newborn sessions, calling her “such a natural” with a newborn son, while another described Sheena as their family’s ongoing photographer after starting with wedding photos together.

Torrent Photography holds a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 9 reviews on WeddingWire, with 100% of past clients recommending her services. Between engagement shoots, weddings, maternity sessions, and newborn portraits, Sheena has built a loyal Central New York following, with many clients returning to her for every major family milestone.

 

Little Blessings Photography by Samantha is a newborn, maternity, and family photographer with a home studio at 11747 N Gage Rd in Deerfield, just minutes from Utica. Samantha describes herself simply as “Mom. Wife. Photographer,” and her own children are her biggest source of inspiration behind the camera. Newborn sessions are studio-based, and Samantha supplies all the wraps, props, and backdrops needed, while also welcoming personal, sentimental items that families want included in their baby’s portraits.

Client testimonials describe Samantha as flexible, responsive, and endlessly patient, even with fussy newborns, with families noting she settled a crying baby “never once seeming frustrated” and that sessions felt “warm and cozy” from start to finish. One family has returned to Samantha every year for four years running, starting with their son’s newborn portraits and continuing through annual family photos, a testament to the relationships she builds with her clients.

Samantha stays active with her Utica-area community on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok under the handle Little Blessings Photography, sharing recent newborn sessions and behind-the-scenes moments. On Facebook, the business has earned a 100% recommend rating across 33 reviews, and Samantha continues to book newborn, maternity, and milestone sessions for families throughout the Utica, Rome, and Mohawk Valley region.

 

Simply Shelayna Newborn Photography is run by Shelayna Snow, a professionally trained newborn-through-one-year photographer based in Fulton, NY who lists Utica among the Central New York communities she regularly serves, alongside Syracuse, Oswego, Watertown, Fort Drum, Geneva, Albany, and Binghamton. Shelayna has worked on both sides of the camera, in a photo lab and in the studio, and continues hands-on training in the art and safety of posing newborns. She is certified in Infant CPR through the American Red Cross, giving Utica-area parents added peace of mind when booking a session for their new arrival.

Every newborn session is styled around the family’s own nursery decor or personal aesthetic, and family portraits are always part of the package. Parents and siblings are welcomed into the frame alongside classic parent-and-newborn portraits, so the whole family’s first weeks together are documented, not just the baby. Shelayna also photographs milestone sessions, including a signature three-part cake smash experience that moves from a classic or themed setup into the messy cake smash and finishes with a bubble bath.

Real Utica newborn sessions, like baby Arcadia’s 42-day portrait session and Fares’ first-birthday cake smash, are documented on her website. On Facebook, Simply Shelayna Newborn Photography has earned a 100% recommend rating from 35 reviews, reflecting consistent client satisfaction across the region.

 

Lauren Kirkham Photography brings a distinctly gentle, caregiver’s touch to newborn photography across Schenectady and the surrounding Upstate New York region. Before turning to photography full-time, Lauren spent 13 years working as a pediatric nurse, an experience that shaped how she handles newborn sessions today — calm, unhurried, and centered on the baby’s comfort and safety first. That background shows up in her lifestyle approach to newborn photography, which favors real, in-between moments over heavily posed studio setups: a diaper change captured mid-motion, a butterfly kiss from a new mom, the quiet cuddles between a father and his newborn in the early morning light. Lauren describes herself as drawn to the tiny, fleeting details that tell a family’s real story, including the soft wrinkles on a newborn’s back and the exhausted, love-struck expressions of brand-new parents. She serves families throughout Upstate New York, Saratoga, Albany, and the surrounding areas, with a client base that includes Schenectady-area families. Beyond newborn sessions, Lauren also builds custom family albums so that these early images become lasting keepsakes rather than files that sit unused. For Schenectady parents who want a newborn photographer with genuine clinical experience caring for infants and a warm, documentary-style approach to those first fleeting days, Lauren Kirkham Photography is a thoughtful choice. 

Meg Mosher Photography is an Albany, NY-based lifestyle photography studio serving families throughout the Capital Region, including Schenectady, Troy, and the surrounding communities. Meg specializes in family and newborn photography with an emphasis on authentic, in-the-moment imagery rather than stiff, traditional posing. Her newborn sessions are designed to capture the sensory details of those first days home — tiny fingers and toes, the particular way a new baby sleeps, the exhausted joy on new parents’ faces — often photographed in the comfort of the family’s own home. This lifestyle approach means Meg spends less time directing families into unnatural positions and more time simply documenting what’s already happening as a newborn settles into the household. Beyond newborns, her portfolio includes outdoor family sessions, branding photography, and cake-smash sessions for older babies reaching their first birthday, giving Schenectady-area families a photographer they can return to for multiple milestones as their child grows. Meg’s client testimonials consistently highlight her talent, patience with young children, and professionalism during sessions. For Schenectady families who want a Capital Region newborn photographer known for a relaxed, authentic style and the flexibility to shoot in-home, Meg Mosher Photography offers a dependable, locally rooted option. 

Dana Rae Photography is a Capital Region photography studio based in Clifton Park, NY, serving families throughout Saratoga, Albany, Schenectady, and Troy, along with parts of Vermont and Massachusetts. Dana Rae Photography’s newborn sessions run anywhere from 45 minutes to three hours and can be photographed either in the comfort of the family’s own home or in a studio setting, giving Schenectady parents flexibility depending on what feels right for their new baby. The studio’s broader body of work spans candid wedding photography and family portraiture, and that documentary instinct carries over into its newborn sessions, which favor natural, unposed moments over rigid studio setups. Client testimonials describe Dana as a true professional who captures the most special moments of a family’s life, with reviewers consistently praising her artistic eye and personable approach during sessions. On WeddingWire, the studio holds a perfect 5.0 rating with a 100% recommendation rate from past clients across quality of service, professionalism, flexibility, and value. For Schenectady families who want a Capital Region photographer with deep roots in the local wedding and family photography community, and the flexibility to shoot a newborn session at home or in studio, Dana Rae Photography is a reliable, well-reviewed choice. 

Jenn Moak Photography is based right in Schenectady, NY, and owner Jennifer Moak brings a storyteller’s instinct to her newborn sessions, honed over more than a decade working as an event videographer before she moved into still photography. That video background shows in her work: rather than rigid, posed setups, Jenn favors an easy, in-the-moment lifestyle style that captures how a family actually looks and feels in the first days home with a new baby. Newborn sessions are typically scheduled within 10 to 14 days of birth, with 5 to 7 days considered ideal for the sleepy, curled-up poses many parents want, and sessions run one to two hours to allow plenty of time for feeding and soothing breaks. Jenn’s range of travel covers locations within about an hour of Schenectady, making her a convenient choice for families throughout the immediate area as well as nearby Capital Region communities. Beyond newborns, her studio also photographs weddings, families, pets, seniors, engagements, and professional headshots and branding, giving her a broad, adaptable skill set. With 32 five-star reviews on WeddingWire, Jenn Moak has built a strong local reputation for reliability and warmth. For Schenectady families who want a hometown photographer who genuinely knows the area and offers a relaxed, documentary-style newborn experience, Jenn Moak Photography is a standout local option. 

Angela Mia Photography, led by photographer Angela Fiducia, is a family and newborn photography studio serving the Capital Region, including Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga, Hudson, Catskill, and the surrounding areas of upstate New York. Angela specializes in in-home and outdoor lifestyle newborn sessions, working around a new baby’s schedule rather than forcing families into a studio setting. The goal is to document real, unscripted connection — a parent’s hand cupping a newborn’s head, the particular quiet of a nursery in the early morning, siblings meeting the baby for the first time — rather than heavily posed or prop-driven images. Angela holds professional photography credentials, including a Master Photographer Child Seal, reflecting specialized training in working safely and gently with newborns and young children. Clients have praised her for her kindness, professionalism, and patience during sessions, along with the volume and quality of images delivered. Because sessions happen in the client’s own home or a favorite outdoor spot, families in Schenectady get a newborn photography experience that fits naturally into their routine during a demanding and fast-moving stage of early parenthood. For families who want an experienced, credentialed newborn photographer with a genuinely gentle, unhurried approach and a service area that reaches directly into Schenectady, Angela Mia Photography is a strong choice. 

Hitlin Photography Inc. is a husband-and-wife photography team based in Albany, NY, serving families throughout the Capital Region, including Schenectady, Troy, Hudson, Saratoga Springs, and the Upper Hudson Valley. Keith and Meghan Hitlin built their reputation primarily on wedding and engagement photography, but they’ve become a trusted choice for growing Schenectady-area families for lifestyle newborn sessions as well. Their approach favors natural, unposed moments over stiff, formal portraits — the quiet exhaustion of new parents, a baby’s first yawn, an older sibling meeting the newest addition to the family. Sessions are typically photographed in clients’ own homes, letting the nursery, the light through the windows, and the family’s everyday surroundings become part of the story rather than a studio backdrop. The team has documented dozens of newborn sessions for Capital Region families, including sessions specifically in Schenectady, and their broader portfolio spans weddings, engagements, seniors, commercial work, and headshots — giving them a well-rounded, professional eye that carries into their newborn photography. With 127 five-star reviews on WeddingWire, Hitlin Photography has built a loyal following among Capital Region families who return for milestone sessions as their children grow. Families looking for a relaxed, documentary-style newborn photographer who already has deep roots in the Schenectady photography community will find Keith and Meghan an easy, comfortable choice for this fleeting stage of early parenthood. 

YourCherish is a New York City-based photography and family-support studio that has expanded into Westchester County specifically to serve families who want quality newborn photography without a long drive into Manhattan. The company explicitly lists New Rochelle among the lower Westchester communities it serves, alongside Yonkers, Bronxville, Scarsdale, Larchmont, Rye, and Mamaroneck, with its team traveling to a family’s home for the session rather than requiring a studio visit. That in-home, documentary-style model is central to how YourCherish approaches newborn photography: the team brings full studio lighting, posing equipment, and backdrops into the client’s own house, aiming to capture candid, real moments alongside more traditional posed newborn portraits. YourCherish frames its Westchester expansion around a specific frustration new parents raised: that Westchester families shouldn’t have to travel two hours round-trip for a quality newborn session, so the company brings the studio experience to the home instead. Beyond newborn photography, YourCherish also offers maternity photography, birth photography, family videography, and doula support, reflecting a broader team of photographers, videographers, doulas, and psychologists model rather than a single independent photographer working solo. For New Rochelle parents who want in-home newborn photography without traveling into the city, and who may also want maternity or doula support from the same company, YourCherish offers a multi-service alternative to the area’s independent studio photographers. 

Dawn Talia Photography is based in Port Chester, NY, directly adjacent to New Rochelle, and specializes specifically in newborn and milestone photography rather than offering a broad menu of unrelated genres. Dawn Talia describes her studio as Westchester County’s newborn and cake smash specialist, and her portfolio reflects that focus: soft, classic newborn poses alongside the first-birthday cake smash sessions many of the same families book roughly a year later. The studio welcomes families from across Westchester County, explicitly serving Rye, Scarsdale, Larchmont, White Plains, and Harrison, all of which sit within a short drive of New Rochelle. Dawn Talia has been recognized as an award-winning and published photographer, a distinction that reflects consistent technical quality in a genre where lighting, safety, and posing all have to come together correctly, often on the one day a family gets a single chance at. For newborn sessions specifically, the studio’s narrow focus means fewer competing specialties pulling attention away from the technique newborn photography demands, from safe posing to managing a session around an infant’s feeding and sleep windows. New Rochelle-area parents looking for a nearby specialist rather than a general family photographer who also happens to shoot newborns will find Dawn Talia Photography’s dedicated newborn and milestone practice, just over the New Rochelle border in Port Chester, a natural fit. 

Jo Bryan runs a lifestyle-focused newborn photography practice from Rye, NY, just a short drive from New Rochelle, specializing in in-home sessions rather than a fixed studio setup. Her lifestyle newborn session is built around photographing babies in the comfort of the family’s own home, in natural light, capturing everyday moments like feeding, sibling introductions, and nursery details rather than heavily staged studio poses. That approach reflects Bryan’s broader philosophy of creating what she calls a relaxed, stress-free and fun experience, an intentional contrast to the more formal, prop-heavy newborn photography style. Bryan’s service area covers a wide swath of lower and central Westchester, including Rye, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Scarsdale, Bronxville, Purchase, Pelham, and Harrison, putting New Rochelle families well within her regular coverage zone, along with White Plains, Greenwich, CT, and the broader Fairfield County and Hudson Valley region. Beyond newborns, Jo Bryan Photography also shoots family, children’s, teen, headshot, and business branding sessions, giving clients continuity with the same photographer well past the newborn stage. Client testimonials on her site describe her as professional and authentic with an exceptional eye, particularly for capturing candid, unposed moments rather than a rigid shot list. For New Rochelle parents who want newborn photography that documents real life at home rather than a studio backdrop, Jo Bryan’s lifestyle approach is a distinct alternative to the traditional posed newborn session. 

Jane Goodrich has completed more than 1,000 newborn sessions from her studio in Larchmont, just minutes from New Rochelle, earning her a reputation among Westchester parents as, in her own words, the baby whisperer. That volume of newborn-specific experience shows in how efficiently her sessions run: rather than fighting a fussy infant into position, Goodrich’s process is built around reading each baby’s cues and working with natural sleep and soothing rhythms instead of against them. Her Larchmont studio was recently expanded and redesigned specifically around newborn photography, with dedicated space for the layered wraps, backdrops, and props the work requires. Goodrich also travels for in-home newborn sessions throughout Westchester, serving families in White Plains, Rye, Pelham, Bronxville, Eastchester, and neighboring communities including New Rochelle. Her track record has drawn outside recognition: Expertise.com named Jane Goodrich Photography among the top 24 newborn photographers in the New York City metro area, a ranking based on reputation, experience, and professionalism. Beyond newborns, the studio also photographs family and children’s portraits, giving repeat clients a single photographer to return to as their child grows past the newborn stage. For New Rochelle-area parents specifically seeking a photographer whose primary specialty is newborns rather than a generalist portrait studio, Goodrich’s five-figure session count and dedicated newborn studio set her apart. 

Caitlin Kravchenko operates Caitlin K. Photography from a studio at 603 Warburton Ave in Hastings-on-Hudson, where she has spent six years photographing newborns, maternity, and family milestones throughout Westchester County. Her approach centers on making the session feel unhurried for both parents and baby, describing her goal as offering families a photography experience that sees you and cares for you rather than a rushed, transactional shoot. That client-focused philosophy matters most in newborn sessions, when infants need frequent soothing, feeding, and temperature-controlled comfort to settle into the soft poses newborn photography is known for. Caitlin works with families across lower Westchester, including the New Rochelle area, offering both studio sessions at her Hastings-on-Hudson space and on-location newborn photography. Her portfolio includes sibling-inclusive newborn work, capturing the moment older brothers and sisters meet a new baby, alongside the more traditional wrapped and posed newborn portraits parents often want for a nursery gallery. Six years into her business, Kravchenko has built a reputation among Westchester parents for genuine warmth during sessions rather than a stiff, formal studio experience, an approach reflected in client feedback describing her as an amazing local photographer for both maternity and newborn work. For New Rochelle-area families who want a nearby, established newborn photographer with a personal touch, Caitlin K. Photography offers a Hastings-on-Hudson studio within easy reach. 

Francesca Caputo has run Little Whimsies Photography out of Yorktown Heights for more than a decade, building a newborn photography practice around her own experience as a mother of three. That firsthand perspective shows up in how she works with infants: sessions move at the baby’s pace, with swaddling, soothing, and feeding breaks built in rather than treated as interruptions. Little Whimsies photographs newborns alongside maternity, cake smash, and family sessions, which means many parents first meet Francesca during pregnancy and continue working with her through the newborn stage and into early childhood milestones. One longtime client’s testimonial captures the loyalty her style tends to build, noting Francesca has photographed the same family for more than six years running. While her studio is based in Yorktown Heights, in the northern part of Westchester County, Little Whimsies photographs families throughout the county, including the New Rochelle area, for both studio and, where arranged, on-location newborn sessions. Francesca’s decade-plus in the business has given her an eye for the soft, whimsical newborn imagery the studio is named for: gentle poses, warm tones, and an emphasis on capturing a baby’s earliest features before they change. For Westchester parents who want a photographer they can return to across multiple children and milestones rather than a one-time vendor, Little Whimsies has become a trusted, established option for newborn portraits. 

Gina Palumbo has spent 17 years building Keep It Captured into one of Westchester County’s established newborn photography studios, working out of a dedicated space at 145 Palisade Street in Dobbs Ferry. Her approach leans photojournalistic rather than heavily posed: sessions rely on soft, natural light and what she describes as a calm, baby-led pace, letting each newborn settle at their own speed instead of forcing a shot list. A standard newborn session runs two hours in-studio and includes 35 professionally edited images, giving New Rochelle-area families enough variety to cover a nursery gallery wall, a birth announcement, and grandparents’ gifts from one sitting. Because the studio is open Tuesday through Saturday, parents have flexibility to schedule around a newborn’s unpredictable feeding and sleep windows, something Palumbo’s nearly two decades behind the camera have taught her to plan around. Keep It Captured also photographs maternity and boudoir sessions, so many clients book with Gina during pregnancy and return for the newborn session once the baby arrives, building continuity across the transition into parenthood. Her seventeen years of experience translate into practical newborn-safety habits during sessions, from room temperature to careful, supported posing, that first-time parents in particular tend to appreciate. Families throughout Dobbs Ferry, Hastings, and the greater lower Westchester area, including New Rochelle, rely on Keep It Captured for newborn portraits. 

Based in a Dobbs Ferry studio, Stelmah Photo is run by Oleksandra Stelmah, a Westchester County newborn photographer who has built one of the most reviewed baby-photography businesses in the lower Hudson Valley. Rather than selling pre-set packages, Stelmah Photo starts every relationship with a personal consultation, then customizes the newborn session around the family’s home, wardrobe, and the specific poses parents want preserved. The studio serves families throughout Westchester, explicitly listing New Rochelle-adjacent communities such as Larchmont, Bronxville, Rye, and Harrison among its regular service area, alongside Fairfield County, CT, Bergen County, NJ, and Manhattan. Newborn sessions are typically timed within the baby’s first two weeks, when infants sleep more deeply and can be eased into the soft, curled poses the studio is known for. Beyond newborns, Stelmah Photo also shoots maternity, baby milestones, cake smash, family portraits, headshots, and even pet photography, giving repeat clients a single photographer across several years of family milestones. The studio has accumulated an unusually large volume of five-star Google reviews for a boutique operation, a track record that has made it one of the most recommended newborn photographers among Westchester parent groups. Families can reach the studio directly by phone to check availability for newborn bookings, which the studio recommends scheduling while still pregnant given how quickly the earliest newborn window passes. 

Caitlin K. Photography is based at 603 Warburton Avenue in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, directly on the Yonkers border, and specializes in newborn and family portraiture throughout Westchester County. The studio’s website is built around a dedicated newborn photography section, with a full newborn portfolio showcasing posed studio sessions as well as images of siblings meeting a new baby for the first time. Caitlin’s approach to newborn photography emphasizes putting nervous new parents at ease during the shoot — client Samone described how “Caitlin knew exactly what to say and calmed me down” during her session, resulting in a relaxed, enjoyable experience for the whole family. Because Hastings-on-Hudson sits immediately next to Yonkers, the studio is a practical, nearby option for Yonkers parents who want a dedicated Westchester newborn photographer without a long drive. In addition to newborn portraits, Caitlin K. Photography offers maternity, family, and milestone photography, giving parents a consistent photographer to document a baby’s first year from before birth onward. The studio’s newborn galleries highlight classic posed portraits alongside more candid family moments captured during the same session, giving parents a complete record of their baby’s earliest days rather than a single staged image. For Yonkers-area families searching for a nearby, experienced newborn photographer, Caitlin K. Photography’s Hastings-on-Hudson studio offers an established, family-focused option. 

First Smile Photos is run by photographer Melissa Barca and is based directly in Yonkers, Westchester County, making it one of the few newborn photographers headquartered in the city itself rather than a neighboring town. Melissa specializes in family portraits — including dedicated newborn sessions, newborns photographed together with family members, children’s portraits, and professional headshots — giving Yonkers parents a local photographer for a baby’s earliest images. The studio’s newborn offerings include both solo newborn packages and “Newborns with Family” sessions, which pair traditional posed newborn portraits with images of the baby alongside parents and siblings, capturing the first days of a growing family rather than just the baby alone. Being based in Yonkers itself means First Smile Photos can offer local families a nearby option without the drive to a photographer in a neighboring town, whether for a studio-style newborn session or a portrait built around a growing family. Melissa can be reached directly by email to discuss session details, packages, and scheduling, a straightforward point of contact for parents planning ahead of a due date. For Yonkers families who want their newborn’s first portraits taken by a photographer based in the same city, First Smile Photos offers a locally rooted, family-focused option covering both individual and full-family newborn portraits.