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February 5 - 2026

Newborn Session in Greene County NY

It’s always an honor when families come back to me for each major life milestone. I first photographed this mom and dad for their wedding, then their maternity session — and now their newborn session. Full circle moments like this are ...

Newborn baby sleeping in a bucket on a wooden floor with a cozy brown blanket in studio session in Albany NY

January 29 - 2026

In Studio Newborn Session in Albany NY

Sometimes sessions don’t go exactly as planned — and this one was worth the wait. After rescheduling twice due to unpredictable weather, this sweet boy arrived at my Albany studio just shy of four weeks old. While that’s outside ...

Baby sitting on the floor with baseballs and a bat, smashing a cake surrounded by scattered cake crumbs for albany ny cake smash session

January 22 - 2026

Cake Smash Session in Albany NY

Cake Smash Session in Albany NY First birthdays are such a milestone — not just for babies, but for parents too. This Albany cake smash session was especially meaningful because I’ve had the joy of photographing this sweet boy ...

Parents holding their twin newborns during a timeless in studio newborn photography session in the Hudson Valley NY

January 15 - 2026

In Studio Twin Newborn Session in the Hudson Valley NY Newborn Photographer

Studio Twin Newborn Session In Hudson Valley NY Those first days with newborn twins are a beautiful mix of wonder, exhaustion, and learning how to move through life as a family of four. This session came from a newborn model call that filled ...

Parents holding toddler between them during holiday photo session at Abrahamsen Tree Farm in Catskill NY

August 8 - 2025

How to Prepare for Your Tree Farm Mini Session - Albany NY Family Photographer

It’s that time of year — cozy sweaters, crisp air, and those beautiful evergreen backdrops! 🌲Tree Farm Mini Sessions are some of my favorite sessions to shoot — they're fast-paced, fun, and give families the perfect opportunity to ...

Newborn baby sleeping peacefully in a white wooden prop bed, swaddled in soft neutrals with natural light highlighting delicate features — posed newborn session in Albany NY

August 1 - 2025

Gideon Classic Newborn Pics – Newborn Photography Albany NY

Hi there! Welcome to Emily Valentine Photography — your trusted newborn photographer in Albany, NY. I’m so glad you’ve found your way here to browse the blog and check out some of my most recent work!I specialize in professional ...