In-Home Newborn Photographer NJ

The earliest days with your baby are fleeting — and they deserve to be remembered just as they truly were.

At Nicole Hawkins Photography, we create heartfelt, natural newborn portraits in our Maplewood, NJ studio or right in the comfort of your own home. With a relaxed, lifestyle-driven approach and full-service experience, we make it easy for new parents to capture this special time in the most beautiful way possible.

For families in New York City, I also offer in-home newborn sessions in NYC, including the Upper West Side and Tribeca.

A Relaxed, Lifestyle Newborn Session at Home

Family of three with a woman holding a newborn baby, a man leaning in, all dressed in white, in a bright room.

Man holding a yawning newborn on his shoulder in front of master bed at home in New Jersey.

Many families choose to visit the Maplewood studio for their newborn portraits, while others prefer the quiet storytelling of an in-home session.

In-home newborn photography captures this fleeting season exactly where it unfolds — in the spaces where your family already lives and loves. Your baby remains cozy in familiar surroundings, and the images feel effortless, intimate, and deeply personal.

A soft morning in the nursery you prepared. Snuggles on the couch. The simple closeness of your family together. Preserved in a beautifully crafted album, these photographs become part of your family history — something you return to together for years to come.

Our approach to in-home newborn photography blends lifestyle storytelling with classic portraiture. We gently guide you into flattering light and natural poses while also stepping back to capture spontaneous, unscripted moments. The result is a gallery of images that is both artful and authentic — telling your family’s story in a way that will never feel staged or dated.

A Style That’s Natural and Timeless

A woman with long hair, in white robe, naturally holding newborn baby at home during photo session.

Close-up of a newborn baby's toes, with feet touching and surrounded by white blanket.

New mother and father in their Montclair home holding newborn baby in white knit outfit and smiling at her.

New mom holding her newborn baby in well decorated Closter NJ nursery while dad in pink button down shirt kisses baby's forehead.

A woman with long wavy hair holding a sleeping baby against her chest in her home in black and white.

Maplewood family in natural, at home photography session holding their sleeping newborn baby in front of a window.

Sleeping newborn baby girl with a pink bow headband on a soft cream blanket.

Artwork and Digital Collections

Following your session, we’ll meet in person or virtually to view your gallery together. I will help you choose favorites for a custom album, wall art, or high-resolution digital collection. Whether you’re dreaming of a timeless piece to display in your home or a keepsake to pass down, we’ll guide you toward artwork that fits your vision and lifestyle.

A stack of textured newborn baby albums in soft and neutral colors, with the front one featuring a delicate floral wreath design on its cover.

A beautiful baby girl nursery in Chatham NJ with girly wallpaper and three framed fine art prints from baby's newborn session, sitter session, and first birthday photoshoot.

A soft blue newborn photo album with a minimalist design, featuring a small white leaf illustration.

Neutral and minimalist baby nursery with white crib, white walls, three framed baby photos above the crib.

Gentle Newborn Sessions for Families With Toddlers

For families with toddlers, photographing at home often allows everyone to relax more quickly. Little ones can move freely, show me their favorite spots, and ease into the experience in a space they know.

Whether this is the forever home you thoughtfully designed or simply one chapter in your family’s story, it becomes the setting for the moment your family grew. Preserved in a beautifully crafted album, these images allow you to revisit this season of life together for years to come.

An Asian father helps toddler son hold newborn baby sister during at home photoshoot while sitting on a bed with neutral-colored bedding in a well-lit room.

Black and white photograph of a happy Short Hills family of five, including two toddlers and a newborn baby, sitting close together on a bed, smiling at the camera.

Family of four, including a newborn, sitting on a bed and smiling at each other.

Our in-home newborn sessions are available to families throughout Northern New Jersey, including Maplewood, South Orange, Summit, Short Hills, Montclair, and surrounding communities. We also travel into New York City for lifestyle newborn photography sessions.

Serving Northern New Jersey and NYC Families

A young big sister tenderly holding a newborn baby, both resting on a white bed, with the girl wearing a pink dress and a white bow in her hair.

A happy mother and father smiling at each other in bright Short Hills home while dad cradles newborn baby and mom gently touches their arms.

Looking for a more polished, minimalist aesthetic and no need to clean up your home? Discover our studio newborn photography experience — a timeless option that’s fully styled and totally stress-free.

And when your little one is ready for their next milestone, celebrate with a studio baby or family portrait session — perfect for sitter sessions, first birthdays, and beyond.

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READY TO BEAUTIFULLY DOCUMENT YOUR BABY’S FIRST DAYS?

Timeless and natural newborn baby in white onesie sleeping on a textured knit blanket in black and white.

These first weeks pass quickly — but the memories can last forever. Let us create newborn portraits that celebrate this moment in the place you call home.

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A close-up of a sleeping newborn baby being held gently by an adult with hands supporting the baby's head.

A woman with curly hair holding a sleeping baby close to her chest, both appearing peaceful and content.

Family of four, including a newborn, sitting on a bed hugging and kissing.

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Four young girls in light-colored dresses sitting and kneeling on a large bed in a bright room with a fireplace and framed photographs on the mantel.

A family with five wearing blues and creams at home in Closter NJ master bedroom during newborn photography photoshoot with Nicole Hawkins.

A man gently holding and kissing a newborn baby on the head while sitting on a sofa.

Close-up of a sleeping baby with a pink bow headband, lying on a person's chest, with an adult's hand gently touching the baby.

Two newborn babies lying on a bed, wearing white onesies, with their feet close together.

A mother with blonde hair sitting on a bed, holding newborn baby, with toddler sonand a golden retriever beside her in a bright UWS bedroom.

New mother holding a newborn baby, looking affectionately at the baby. The scene is in black and white, with bright lighting in the background.

A young girl leans over a white bassinet to look at a sleeping baby inside.

A newborn baby is sleeping in father's arms, with one hand gently holding the baby's tiny hand, in black and white at home newborn photography session.

Fof six sitting on a white bed in their bright Chatham home, with three young girls, mother, father, and a newborn baby girl.

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Black and white photo of a baby lying on a soft surface, wearing a long-sleeved shirt, looking slightly to the side with a curious expression.

New mother wearing soft peach dress holding her newborn baby in Hoboken NJ apartment, with her husband kissing her on the head.

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Twin newborn babies sleeping in pink and light blue baby loungers on a dark blue couch with yellow and gray pillows at home on the Upper West Side.

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Father and young daughter sitting on the floor, reading a picture book together in a nursery with a white crib and dresser in the background during at home newborn photoshoot.

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Side view of a sleeping newborn baby with dark hair wearing a white long-sleeve onesie, lying on a white surface.

A father sitting on a bed holding his young son in his lap, both looking at the camera.

Close up of a mother with curly hair wearing a light green shirt, at home, cradling their 6 month old baby, whose hand rests on her shoulder.

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A new mother gently holding her newborn baby close to her face, noses touching and eyes closed.

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