Newborn Photographer | Baby Cooper

Introducing sweet little Cooper! He and his big brother were absolutely darling. I was happy to have them visit me for a Raleigh newborn portrait session. Cooper was about three weeks old when I met him, and boy was he perfect! Check out those cheeks! He was squishy and smiley, and such a handsome little guy. And his big brother was such a delight and so good with baby Cooper. They posed so sweetly together, and we were able to capture so many fantastic moments as memories for their family. I couldn’t believe how many times Cooper smiled during his photo session. Over and over again! My favorite smile was the shot with his brother gazing down on him – look for that photo down below. Cooper’s smile is so big, I couldn’t believe it. I took so many great shots of him – from the beloved “froggy” pose (immediately below on the left), to the macro (aka close-up) photos, to the myriad of sibling shots, to the bucket shots, to the snuggly, wrapped-up photos. So many amazing ones! This was such a great baby session, and I hope to see little Cooper for more photos as he grows up.

And for reference, this newborn session was a “Full” session, which is 2-3 hours of photoshoot time. All of my newborn sessions include the use of my huge prop supply – from blankets, hats, wraps, buckets, baskets, etc. – I have it all! And I have a tendency to deliver a lot more photos than promised… there always end up being a lot more great shots than expected. After having done this job for ten years, it’s become second nature and I can go quickly through the setups and photos while keeping the baby safe and calm.

Please reach out today if you would like more information on maternity, newborn, or baby’s first-year photo session!

If you’re searching for a newborn photographer near you, please reach out! I would be happy to welcome you into my comfortable, relaxing baby photo studio in the Raleigh / Wake Forest area! Please contact me through the links below, or email me directly at melissadevoephotography@gmail.com.

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Wake Forest Newborn Photographer | Baby Abigail

This scrumptious little baby is Abigail. Her parents have come to me for all three of their baby girls! And they drive SO FAR to come to have their newborn portraits done. I’m so honored and happy they’ve chosen me time after time. I’ve enjoyed getting to know them and meeting each of their sweet little girls. Abigail’s big sisters were so adorable with her, and I loved their sibling photos, along with their family photos. We had such a good time!

At each of this family’s newborn sessions, the Mom has requested green and purple for their setups. These colors are really special to this family because they were Mom and Dad’s wedding colors. I was happy to oblige each and every time. And each of their baby girls got outdoor shots, which are always my favorite! I’m glad Mom always delivered her babies during warmer months so we could make that happen with some nice green grass and leaves. Here are some of baby Abigail’s portraits from her Raleigh newborn photo session!

If you’re interested in a posed newborn photo session in the Raleigh, Durham and Wake Forest area, please contact me! I would be happy to welcome you into my comfortable, relaxing baby photo studio in Wake Forest! Please contact me through the links below, or email me directly at melissadevoephotography@gmail.com

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Durham Newborn Photos | Baby Ivy

Oh, how precious baby Ivy was for her first photoshoot! I was so excited to meet her when she was a fresh little two weeks old. She came into my Wake Forest baby studio and was such a pleasure! Her mom requested a shot in my little grey bed prop, and Ivy was nice enough to cooperate perfectly for it. She had a great sleepy stretch and then was awake for some eyes-wide-open shots. I’ve found that the awake shots are always some of the most popular photos by the parents, especially when they make that beautiful eye contact. Just precious! Ivy was so dainty and perfect and I loved each and every setup I did with her. So many great photos for her Mommy to have as a memory of her first two weeks. These are going to make for beautiful art in their home.

On a scheduling note, I’m currently booking for winter and spring of 2021 and have plenty of openings as of right now. I have some great session offerings for different budgets and would love to discuss these with you further.

I am currently booking for winter and spring 2021 newborn, maternity and baby’s first year sessions and would love to work with you! Please feel free to reach out to me. Follow the links below, or email me directly at melissadevoephotography@gmail.com

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Raleigh Baby Photographer | Baby Mika

Raleigh Baby Photographer

I hope everyone is getting into the holiday spirit! I’m back to share a beautiful newborn session with you all. Baby girl Mika was 11 days old for her session. She is a BEAUTIFUL baby, with the best cheeks and adorable squish. Gorgeous hair, long lashes, and the sweetest family and big sister too. They were all so photogenic and wonderful to work with. We went full-on girly for this session with pink and lace and frills. It was fun! Here’s a peek at Mika’s Wake Forest newborn photo session.

If you’re looking for a newborn baby photographer, and you reside in the Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Durham, Chapel Hill, Youngsville, or Rolesville areas, I would love to hear from you! Please follow the links below or email me at melissadevoephotography@gmail.com

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Wake Forest Newborn Photography | Baby Dani

Wake Forest Newborn Photography

Another precious baby girl! This is adorable little Dani. As you’ll see below, she has two adoring big brothers who are going to have so much fun with her. I can’t even imagine having two big brothers watching out for me. Dani is a lucky girl, and nobody better mess with her! Dani’s mom requested pinks, teals, and yellows. She wanted a really colorful newborn photo session, so that’s what she got! All of my sessions are tailored towards what my client wants. I usually ask for color preferences before the session, and then style everything based on that. I have a HUGE collection of props. Headbands, hats, wraps, blankets, cute little outfits, buckets, baskets, etc. etc. Tons to work with so each session is unique and fits your personality.

Here are some of my favorites of sweet little Dani!

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Raleigh Cary Baby Photographer | Baby Tate

Raleigh Cary Baby Photographer

I’m happy to share a peek at little Tate’s six-month photo session! I’ve so enjoyed seeing this family over the years. Big brother also did my Baby’s First Year plan and came to me for newborn, six-month, and 1-year photos. And I’m happy little Tate is doing the same this year! He was a little grumpy on the day of his six-month photo session, however, we managed to cheer him up and get lots of smiles. Of course, big brother cracked up Tate a lot too. We can always count on siblings to be goofy and get the laughs! 🙂

If you’re interested in learning more about my sessions for Baby’s First Year, please contact me. I’m happy to do both mini or full sessions depending on your budget and needs. Most of my older baby photo sessions take place outdoors at local parks, however in the colder months that can be hard. So I also do some in-studio older baby sessions too. We can tailor your session to fit your needs. Don’t hesitate to reach out to me for your baby’s first-year session in Raleigh and Wake Forest!

If you’re looking for a baby photographer in the Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Durham, Chapel Hill, Youngsville, or Rolesville areas, I would love to hear from you! Please follow the links below or email me at melissadevoephotography@gmail.com

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Raleigh Durham Newborn Photography

I have a sweet little boy to share with you today. He has the best head of hair! I so enjoyed my time posing him and giving him some snuggles – this was pre-COVID of course! 🙂 He was absolutely stunning on some darker colors. The green was just gorgeous with his skin tone, as well as the dark blue, which ended up being my favorite. So much variety in his Raleigh newborn photo session, and just too many favorites!

If you’re expecting soon, please feel free to contact me about my multiple newborn session offerings. I have both mini and full newborn sessions that fit a variety of budgets and needs. We can include the family and any older siblings if needed, too! Every session is custom-tailored to your desires. I’ll work with you to pick out colors, props, and poses that will work best for you and your baby. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions! melissadevoephotography@gmail.com

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Raleigh’s Best Baby Photographer | Baby Blythe

I’m happy to show off sweet baby Blythe to you all! She’s a beautiful baby with a beautiful name!

I met Blythe’s parents years back when I did maternity photos when they were expecting their first baby. And then I had the pleasure of having them in my Raleigh newborn photography studio when they delivered their first baby, Landis. I was so excited for them to be having another baby girl! And so excited to meet baby Blythe. She looks a lot like her big sister, and I could feel the love between the two of them. Landis held baby Blythe so sweetly and was super adoring of her. It was really touching to see.

Blythe’s newborn photo session was just amazing. She posed so beautifully, and all of my little hats and headbands looked adorable on her. I loved her on the pink and cream, and especially in my little baby bed. So many favorites from this Raleigh newborn session!

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Durham Newborn Baby Photography | Baby Aashi

Durham Newborn Baby Photography

This ADORABLE baby girl is Aashi. She is so stunning! Her amazing head of hair and thick, long eyelashes are all to die for! I could have snuggled her for days!! She’s such a gem, and it was my absolute pleasure to welcome her into my Raleigh newborn photo studio when she was 15 days old.

I did Aashi’s Raleigh Durham baby photo session around Christmas time in 2019 (I’m a wee bit behind on blogging!). So you’ll see below some of the Christmas-themed photos I took during her newborn photography session in December. Aashi’s mommy wanted lots of pink, but also some Christmas-themed shots for their holiday cards. Since the weather in Raleigh is getting a little cooler now, maybe these photos will get us in the Christmas spirit! 🙂

Here are some of my many favorite photos from baby Aashi’s newborn session!

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Raleigh Durham Baby Photographer | Baby Nico

Raleigh Durham Baby Photographer

Sweet baby boy Nico is next up on the blog! Gosh, I love the name, Nico! He is absolutely adorable and precious and photographed so perfectly in my newborn photo studio. I adored little Nico and his family. He was a fresh seven days old when I met him and got to pose him. We did so many cute baby poses, and he was so good and sleepy – and happy!

If you’re interested in a newborn photo session like this, please contact me! I have openings for both full and mini newborn photo sessions. The full sessions offer more variety on poses and props, as well as including any older siblings and parents in some of the photos. If your budget is a little smaller, you may prefer a mini newborn session, which also takes place in my professional photo studio in Wake Forest, NC. These sessions still allow you to capture the memories of your baby being so itty bitty. We’ll do several poses, as well as some of those classic close-up shots of fingers and toes, and even a prop shot or two! We can customize these photo sessions based on what you want! These are also perfect if you just need a few photos for a birth announcement.