As a Manhasset newborn photographer serving Manhasset, Munsey Park, and Plandome, I provide luxury studio newborn sessions for North Shore families. My Plainview studio is a short drive for Manhasset parents looking for a safe, baby-led experience and heirloom-quality portraits.

For Manhasset mothers in Munsey Park, Plandome, and Flower Hill, the search for a newborn photographer usually ends the same way — you want quiet luxury, not a loud production. You've walked through the Americana, you know quality by feel, and you can tell when a studio is rushing families through. That's why so many Manhasset families choose to drive 13 miles to BabyBare in Plainview. It's not the closest option, it's the right one — a private, serene studio where your baby leads and the portraits are soft, natural, and timeless.

Manhasset moms delivering at North Shore University Hospital often tell me they were disappointed by the in-hospital photos — harsh light, quick poses. They want something that matches their home: clean, creamy, elevated, with true skin tones and no trendy props. At BabyBare, just 25 minutes via Northern Blvd and Northern State Parkway, you get exactly that. No busy backdrop changes, no forced froggy pose. Just your baby, as they are, beautifully lit and comfortably curled.

I'm Alina Ricco, founder of BabyBare Newborn Photography. For 16 years, I have photographed only newborns. Not families and newborns — only newborns. That exclusive focus is why parents trust me with their 6-day-old. My philosophy is baby-led, no forced posing, soft natural style. I work in a warm, quiet, fully private studio in Plainview, 11803, designed for new mothers. The space is womb-warm, with white noise, sanitized surfaces, and organic wraps in beige, oatmeal, and soft taupe, washed fragrance-free. I handle every baby with fresh gloves, washed hands, and gentle support — never pulling, twisting, or forcing joints. The pace is intentionally unhurried. If your baby needs to feed, we feed. If they need to be held, we hold. That patience is what creates those deep, peaceful sleep images — the baby feels safe, so they settle. The result is portraiture that doesn't date. Soft, natural light, minimal props, focus on connection and detail — tiny eyelashes, perfect lips, the way their hand wraps your finger.

What to expect: You arrive to a private entrance — no shared lobby, no other clients watching. The studio is already prepared, warm, and ready. We begin with swaddled, sleepy portraits while your baby is most settled. I gently guide you into parent portraits — simple, flattering, timeless. You don't need to bring anything; I have a curated client wardrobe for moms in soft neutrals and wraps for baby. Dads and siblings are fully included. Many Manhasset families bring grandparents, and there's comfortable seating for everyone. The session is 2-3 hours, fully led by your baby's needs. You sit, hydrate, and actually rest while I work quietly.

Local connection makes this easy: Manhasset to Plainview is 13 miles, about 25 minutes via Northern Blvd to Northern State Parkway. Direct, no bridges, easy parking at the door. Most of my Manhasset families deliver at North Shore University Hospital, St. Francis in Roslyn, or Lenox Hill, and appreciate that Plainview is just off the LIE — close enough for a quick return home, far enough to disconnect. You're near Whitney Pond Park and Munsey Park Village for a post-session stroll, and of course Americana Manhasset is on your way home.

FAQ

When should I book? In your second trimester. We hold your due date, then set the exact session date once baby arrives, ideally within 5-18 days. I only accept 8 newborns per month to keep sessions calm and personal, so Manhasset due dates in late spring and early fall book while moms are still pregnant.

What does $590 include? Collections begin at $590 and include pre-session styling call, full access to the private studio and organic textile collection, 2-3 hour baby-led session with parent and sibling images, careful hand-retouching for natural, creamy skin, and a private online gallery to choose your heirlooms. No pressure, no packages pushed.

Do you do family? Absolutely. Every newborn session includes natural parent and sibling portraits. No stiff, matching outfits — just you holding your baby close, forehead kisses, quiet connection. Those images often become the most treasured.

I intentionally keep my calendar small — only 8 sessions per month — and I personally respond within 2 hours during business hours so you can secure your date quickly. Collections begin at $590.

If you're looking for a quiet, luxury newborn experience that feels as elevated as Manhasset itself, visit newborns to see the studio, pricing, and reserve your Manhasset newborn session. I'd love to welcome you.