For Roslyn mothers in Roslyn Estates, Roslyn Heights, and East Hills, finding a newborn photographer who matches the quiet luxury of your home and your standards for care matters. You've likely toured studios closer to Miracle Mile or the city, and found either rushed warehouse spaces or overly styled sets that don't feel like your baby. That's why so many Roslyn families make the easy 12-mile drive to BabyBare in Plainview — they want soft, timeless portraiture in a truly private, baby-led environment.

Roslyn moms are discerning. You've curated organic bedding, researched pediatricians at St. Francis, and want images that will still feel elegant in twenty years. You don't want forced froggy poses or heavy props. You want your baby's perfect, natural curl, the tiny details, the connection between you as new parents. At BabyBare, just 22 minutes via Northern State Parkway, you step out of the busy Gold Coast rush and into a calm studio designed for mothers recovering postpartum.

I'm Alina Ricco, owner and artist at BabyBare Newborn Photography. For 16 years, newborn photography is all I have done — not families, not weddings, only newborns. That focus matters when handling a 7-day-old baby. My approach is baby-led, no forced posing, soft natural light, and timeless neutral styling. I never force a baby into a position that isn't comfortable for them. No stressful contortion poses, no balancing in buckets. Instead, we follow your baby's cues for sleepy, womb-like curls and awake, connected moments. Safety and calm are non-negotiable.

The Plainview studio at 11803 is fully private — not a shared commercial loft where another family is waiting. It's warm, like womb-warm, quiet with white noise, and sanitized before every session. I work with washed hands and fresh gloves for every baby, organic wraps washed in fragrance-free detergent, and a slow, unhurried pace. New parents often tell me it's the first time they've been able to sit down and breathe since delivery. There's no rushing. We pause for feedings, cuddles, and soothing whenever needed. That unhurried time is why the images feel so peaceful — because the baby actually is peaceful. The result is portraiture that doesn't date: soft natural light, minimal props, focus on connection and detail.

What to expect when you arrive: You'll be welcomed into a private entrance — no lobby, no other clients. The studio is already heated, wraps steamed, and props curated in soft beige, cream, oat, and gentle taupe. We start with swaddled portraits while your baby is settled, capturing those perfect sleepy details. As your baby wakes, we transition to natural parent poses — you in simple, timeless clothing, I have a curated client wardrobe, skin-to-skin, close and intimate. Dads and siblings are absolutely included and never an afterthought. The session flows 2-3 hours, dictated entirely by your baby. You relax in the parent lounge with coffee, snacks, and comfortable seating while I work quietly.

Locally, Roslyn to Plainview is simple: 12 miles, about 22 minutes via Northern State Parkway to the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway. You're close enough to home for a quick return if needed, yet far enough to fully unplug. Many of my Roslyn families deliver at St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn, North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, or NYU Langone, and appreciate that the studio is just off the LIE and Northern State — no city traffic, easy parking right at the door. After your session, you're minutes from the Old Westbury Gardens or Christopher Morley Park if you want a quiet walk before heading home.

FAQ

When should I book? Ideally while you're still pregnant, in your second trimester. We reserve your due date, then finalize the session date once baby arrives, scheduling within days 5-18 when that sleepy curl is natural. I only take 8 newborns per month to preserve this unhurried experience, so Roslyn spring and fall due dates fill while moms are still pregnant.

What does $590 include? Collections begin at $590 and include pre-session styling consultation, full use of the private studio and organic wrap collection, 2-3 hour baby-led session with parent and sibling images, professional hand retouching with natural skin tones, and a private proofing gallery. Prints, albums, and digital files are selected from your gallery — no high-pressure sales.

Do you do family? Yes — newborn sessions always include natural, softly lit parent and sibling portraits. My style remains the same: no stiff posing, just connection — your hand on their back, forehead kisses, the way your baby fits in your arms. These become the images families frame largest.

Because I limit my calendar to 8 sessions per month, each family receives my full attention. I personally respond within 2 hours during business hours to secure your date and answer timing questions. Collections begin at $590.

Ready for calm, elevated portraits that feel like your baby? As a Roslyn newborn photographer serving Roslyn, Roslyn Heights, and East Hills, I specialize in natural, light-filled newborn portraits for families on the North Shore. My Plainview studio is just 20 minutes from Roslyn and fully equipped with wraps, bonnets, and props.

Visit NEWBORN to vie w pricing, the studio, and reserve your Roslyn newborn session. I'd be honored to plan your first portraits.