I’m a little behind in sharing, but I took my own handsome guy’s 9-month photos last weekend.  He’s going to be 10 months really soon, so I’m about to be late on those too… hehe.  I took him out alone on a weekend that my husband and older kids were out of town on a camping trip.  I’d been waiting for the perfect opportunity to try out a really cool new spot I’d found that I knew would be great for photos.  So I packed Clarkson and a few props up, and we headed out.  My expectations were low, especially since I’m used to having my husband acting silly behind me to help get Clarkson to smile.  But wow, did Clarkson surprise me!  He was full of smiles.  He sat perfect still exactly where I wanted him to.  And he only tried to eat the grass once.  Score!!  🙂  I think he was really confused about what was going on and where he was.  But hey, it worked!  I spent a whole 15 minutes taking his picture and it was easy peasy.  I got a lot of cute ones, but my favorite is definitely the first one with his cute little baby tongue poking out.  I was so excited I captured that!  These are definitely among some of my favorite photos that I’ve taken so far of him.  The location was awesome, weather was gorgeous, light at sunset was perfect, and of course my handsome little baby boy was just amazing!  I kinda love these.  A lot.  🙂

If you want photos like this of your baby, please contact me!  I’m taking bookings for maternity, newborn and Baby’s First Year sessions in the Raleigh Durham Cary Wake Forest, North Carolina area. Be sure to contact me early to reserve your space!  I’m currently booking for July 2015 and later.

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Well, sadly, all of my Baby’s First Year clients eventually graduate and I no longer get to see them every six months. Cole went ahead and turned one way too quickly, just like they always do! 🙁  I’ll miss seeing his big, gorgeous baby blue eyes!!  They’re some of the best blue eyes I’ve photographed, without a doubt.  He’s a happy little man with such a cute personality to go along with his good looks.  And I was happy to learn at his one-year session that he’s going to be a big brother later this year too! So happy for this awesome family!

If you want photos like this of your baby, please contact me!  I’ve opened up bookings again for Baby’s First Year packages, and also still offer both maternity and newborn sessions in the Raleigh Durham Cary Wake Forest, North Carolina area. Be sure to contact me early to reserve your space!

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**Scheduling note — I’m currently on maternity leave.  I’m accepting bookings for maternity, newborn, and Baby’s First Year sessions for October 2014 or later.  Please e-mail me at melissadevoephotography@gmail.com to book your fall session, and please allow a few days for a response.  Thank you!  **

Little Connor just turned one and graduated from my Baby’s First Year Plan.  Sniff, sniff.  You know I get attached to these cute little babies!  I love to watch them grow, BUT, I hate that I won’t be seeing him so often anymore.  I’m really truly honored that his family chose me to capture his first year in photos for them, and hope they enjoy their gorgeous album filled with all of Connor’s cuteness from his first few days after birth, up until now!  Here are a few pictures from his first year session – isn’t he a cutie!?

Melissa is currently booking for Raleigh Durham maternity photography sessions and Raleigh newborn photography sessions in the Raleigh Durham Cary Wake Forest, North Carolina area for October 2014 and later. Be sure to contact her early to reserve your space!

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I got to hang out with little man Jackson for his one-year photo session.  I was delighted to see him and his family again after last seeing them for his Mommy’s maternity photos and Jackson’s newborn photos.  I can’t believe he’s a toddling little one-year-old now!  He’s changed so much!  And check out his little outfit – it actually belonged to his Daddy way back when Daddy was his size.  🙂

Melissa is currently booking for Raleigh Durham maternity photography sessions and Raleigh newborn photography sessions in the Raleigh Durham Cary Wake Forest, North Carolina area for October 2014 and later. Be sure to contact her early to reserve your space!

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**Scheduling note — Right now I’m booked up through my maternity leave, which will be starting at the end of June.  I’ll be returning in September to photograph my Baby’s First Year Clients only, and then I’ll get back to business with newborns and maternity in October!  If you’re expecting a baby this fall and want to get on my schedule, please book your session soon, because my space is already very limited.  I look forward to meeting lots of new families and, of course, seeing many familiar faces, after my maternity leave!**

The sweet little girl I want to share with you today is Evelyn.  She has recently turned one and is walking up a storm!  I photographed her as a newborn waaaay back in March of last year, and I was so excited to see her changed so much!  She is sweet as can be, and so beautiful!  Here’s a couple of my favorites from her session!

Melissa is currently booking for Raleigh Durham maternity photography sessions and Raleigh newborn photography sessions in the Raleigh Durham Cary Wake Forest, North Carolina area for October 2014 and later. Be sure to contact her early to reserve your space!

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Little Benjamin has turned one!!  He’s been a part of my Baby’s First Year package and I just can’t believe we’ve already hit his one year birthday.  This year has flown by!!  I’m going to miss seeing him every few months.  Here’s a couple pics of sweet little Benjamin!

And Benjamin’s Mommy brought a cake for the end of the session.  How cute is Benjamin chowing down on it?  🙂

Melissa is currently booking for Raleigh Durham maternity photography sessions and Raleigh newborn photography sessions in the Raleigh Durham Cary Wake Forest, North Carolina area for October 2014 and later. Be sure to contact her early to reserve your space!

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