Baby Ethan | RALEIGH WAKE FOREST NEWBORN BABY PHOTOGRAPHER

Meet sweet baby boy Ethan. He was an absolute JOY to photograph. Ethan is blessed to have an awesome big brother and two adoring parents, along with amazingly generous extended relatives that I had the pleasure to speak with — he was definitely born into a loving family! I am completely smitten with this little guy. 🙂

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Markell Family | RALEIGH WAKE FOREST CHILD AND BABY PHOTOGRAPHER

I met up with this fun family to get little Olivia’s one year photos, and we fit in some family and sibling photos for their holiday cards as well. It was my first time seeing Olivia since her newborn photos, and wow what a sweet little girl she’s become! Here are some of my favorites from their session!

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Joshua | RALEIGH WAKE FOREST CHILD AND BABY PHOTOGRAPHER

I was so excited to see little Joshua again for his one year portraits. He previously graced my blog as a newborn, here. We met out at a super fun location where his Mommy had maternity photos done back when she was pregnant with Josh. It’s awesome to see her photos with the pregnant belly, and then to see Josh sitting in the same spots! He is a super smiley, happy little boy and they don’t come much cuter than this one! 🙂

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Tyson | RALEIGH WAKE FOREST CHILD AND BABY PHOTOGRAPHER

This beautiful family came out for my mini-sessions a few weeks ago. I hadn’t seen Tyson since his 3-month session back in March. I can’t believe how fast he’s grown this year and how much he’s changed. He’s seriously SO sweet and I just adore him and his family! Here are my favorites from our session, and a little sampling of what you can expect from a mini-session with me!

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Lorelei | RALEIGH WAKE FOREST NEWBORN BABY PHOTOGRAPHER

Oh, how I LOVED this session. First of all, I haven’t photographed a single baby with the name Lorelei. EVER. But, why in the world not?!? I just LOVE IT!!!! There needs to be more Lorelei’s in this world. And second of all, Lorelei’s sweet Mommy brought along HER mom from Louisiana to the session, so we had three generations in the studio. And lastly, 7-day-old Lorelei gave me the biggest smiles I’ve EVER seen on a newborn. Thanks for totally making my day, Lorelei! You’re so sweet and wonderful!

Just a scheduling note: I’m completely booked up for the remainder of 2012 for family and child photo sessions. I do have a (very) few openings for maternity and newborn sessions for 2012. I already have many 2013 due dates on the calendar, so PLEASE contact me early to reserve your space, because I hate to turn people away!

Dylan Turns Five | RALEIGH WAKE FOREST BABY AND CHILD PHOTOGRAPHER

Today my oldest son, Dylan, turns five. It’s a bittersweet day for me. I love this little man SO MUCH, and it hurts my heart that he’s growing up. He’s so sweet and sensitive, and by far the funniest kid I know! I’m so impressed by him and proud of him. I love him more than life itself! Happy birthday, Dylan!

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Wesley and Harrison | Twins | RALEIGH WAKE FOREST NEWBORN BABY PHOTOGRAPHER

Sweet little twin boys, Wesley and Harrison, met me a few weeks ago in the studio for their newborn portraits. They are just so precious and perfect!! There’s really something special about a set of twins, something so fascinating and amazing to me. It’s always a delight for me to be able to photograph twins. Wesley and Harrison are participating in my Baby’s First Year Plan, so I’m thrilled to get to watch them grow during their first year!

Melissa is currently booking into early 2013 for maternity, newborn and child photo sessions in the Raleigh Durham Wake Forest, NC area. Be sure to contact her early to reserve your space!

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The Paris Family | RALEIGH WAKE FOREST BABY PHOTOGRAPHER

The Paris family came out a few weeks ago for my annual mini sessions. Jennifer is a photographer herself, and it was seriously the ULTIMATE compliment that she asked me to take her family photos. She has the most well-behaved kids — honestly!!! Little Rylee knew just how to follow instructions, and even burst out with some Fresh Beat Band moves for me. She also gave me a stamp after the session to say thank you — jeez, melt my heart! And little Tyler… well, he’s grown like a weed since I met him as a newborn! Had fun seeing you again, Paris family!! 🙂

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Baby Baylor | RALEIGH WAKE FOREST NEWBORN BABY PHOTOGRAPHER

This sweet little man is none other than my newest nephew, Baylor! Doesn’t he have the coolest name? I got the honor of photographing him when he was 17 days old. He’s a little dream baby. So sweet and peaceful. Love this little guy! 🙂

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Maylin is 6 Months | RALEIGH WAKE FOREST BABY PHOTOGRAPHER

The lovely little Maylin has turned six months old!! She’s part of my baby’s first year plan, which means I’ve been getting to see her grow during her first year! And it’s so hard for me to believe that she’s already six months old!! She is SO CUTE and I adore her sweet family! Here are a few from her six month session!

Melissa is currently booking into early 2013 for maternity, newborn and child photo sessions in the Raleigh Durham Wake Forest, NC area. Be sure to contact her early to reserve your space!

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