If you're in Woodbury — Woodbury Country Club, Cold Spring Hills, Crosswoods, or just off Woodbury Road — you're practically next door to BabyBare. My private Plainview studio is just 3.5 miles away, an 8-10 minute drive via Woodbury Road or South Oyster Bay Road. Most Woodbury moms can be home for the next feeding in under 15 minutes. Yet that short drive makes a huge difference: you step out of the daily rush into a fully private, warm, quiet studio designed entirely around your newborn.

As a Woodbury newborn photographer serving Woodbury, Syosset, and Jericho, I'm located just minutes from Woodbury in nearby Plainview. Many of my Woodbury families appreciate that they can stay close to home while getting a full-service studio experience.

Woodbury families are close to Syosset and Jericho, and many have visited chain studios that feel rushed and crowded. They tell me they want something calmer — baby-led, no forced posing, soft natural portraits that will match their timeless home. They don't want gimmicky props or uncomfortable poses. They want their baby's natural beauty, the tiny details, the connection. That's exactly what we create at BabyBare, just minutes away.

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 exclusive focus means I understand newborn cues, safe handling, and how to create a calm environment where babies settle. My philosophy is simple: baby-led, no forced posing, soft natural light, timeless neutral styling. Safety is first. The studio at 11803 is fully private — just your family and me. No shared commercial space, no other clients. It's womb-warm, quiet with white noise, sanitized before every session, and stocked with organic wraps and layers in beige, cream, oat, and taupe, all washed fragrance-free. I work with fresh gloves for every baby, clean hands, and gentle support — never pulling, stretching, or forcing a baby into a position. The pace is intentionally unhurried, 2-3 hours, with pauses for feedings, cuddles, and diaper changes whenever needed. Many Woodbury moms tell me this is the first time they've been able to sit down and rest since coming home from the hospital. That calm transfers to the baby, which is why the images feel so peaceful. The style is soft, natural, and enduring — creamy skin tones, organic textures, no trends that will date.

What to expect: Private entrance, no lobby. The studio is already heated and ready when you arrive. We start with swaddled, sleepy portraits while your baby is most content. As they wake, we move to natural curls and then to parent and sibling images. You don't need to bring props or outfits — I have a curated client wardrobe for postpartum mothers in soft, flattering neutrals and simple guidance for dads and siblings. Siblings are always welcome, and we photograph them early so they can relax. The entire session is baby-led; if your baby needs to eat, we stop. If they need to be held, we hold. You relax in the parent lounge with coffee, water, and snacks while I work quietly.

Local connection couldn't be easier: Woodbury to Plainview is 3.5 miles, 8-10 minutes via Woodbury Road and South Oyster Bay Road, right near the Woodbury Country Club and Cold Spring Hills. Most of my Woodbury families deliver at Syosset Hospital, Plainview Hospital, or North Shore University Hospital — all Northwell hospitals just minutes away — and love how close the studio is during postpartum recovery when you don't want a long drive. You're near Trail View State Park and Stillwell Woods Preserve for a quiet walk after, and minutes from Syosset and Jericho for coffee on the way home. Easy parking right at the studio door.

FAQ

When should I book? Ideally while you're still pregnant, second trimester. We hold your due date on the calendar, then set the exact session date once baby arrives, within days 5-18 when babies are naturally sleepy and curly. Even though I'm so close, I still only accept 8 newborns per month to keep every session unhurried, so Woodbury spring and fall dates fill early.

What does $590 include? Collections begin at $590 and include pre-session styling consultation, full use of the private Plainview studio and organic wrap collection, 2-3 hour baby-led session with parent and sibling images included, careful hand-retouching that keeps skin natural and creamy, and a private proof gallery to select your favorite heirloom prints, albums, and digital files. You choose only what you love.

Do you do family? Yes — every newborn session includes natural, softly lit parent and sibling portraits. No stiff, matchy poses. Just you holding your baby close, skin-to-skin, sibling kisses, the way your baby fits in your arms. These become the most treasured images.

Because I keep 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.

See full collections and studio details at pricing and collections — I would be honored to photograph your Woodbury newborn just minutes from home. Collections begin at $590.