ABOUT MELISSA

Experienced Newborn Photographer & Baby Posing Specialist

Hi, I’m Melissa! I’m a mom of three and have been photographing newborn babies for more than 17 years. What began as a love of photography grew into a career that has allowed me to photograph nearly 1,000 newborns and families throughout Raleigh, Wake Forest, Durham and the surrounding Triangle area.

Newborn photography has always been the heart of my business. I especially love the art of newborn posing — taking all of those tiny details, sleepy expressions and sweet little features and creating beautiful portraits that families can treasure long after the newborn days have passed.

Over the years, I’ve continued to study newborn photography and posing through specialized education, workshops and mentoring with talented newborn photographers from around the country. That experience has taught me not only how to create a wide variety of beautiful poses, but also how to work patiently and safely with even the tiniest babies.

Why choose Melissa?

Experience makes an incredible difference when working with newborns. After photographing nearly 1,000 babies, I’m comfortable reading their cues, soothing them, safely positioning them and adjusting the flow of a session around what each individual baby needs.

My goal is for your session to feel easy and relaxed from beginning to end. You can settle into the studio and enjoy a little downtime while I take care of your baby and create a beautiful, varied gallery of newborn portraits for your family.

Many of my families return to me with each new baby, and there is truly no greater compliment than being trusted to photograph a growing family again and again.

About the Melissa Devoe Photography Studio

My private newborn photography studio is located in Wake Forest, NC, just minutes from Raleigh and conveniently accessible from throughout the Triangle. The studio has been designed specifically with newborn babies and their families in mind, with everything needed to create a comfortable, relaxing photography experience.

Over the past 17+ years, I’ve built an extensive collection of newborn props, wraps, blankets, headbands, hats, baskets, buckets and accessories in a wide variety of colors and styles. Everything needed to style your newborn session is already here, so there’s no need to purchase or bring anything unless you have something sentimental you’d like incorporated into your portraits.

The studio is designed for parents to relax, too. Comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, TV and streaming, snacks and beverages are available while I work with your baby. After the whirlwind of bringing home a newborn, I want your photography session to feel like one of the easy parts.

You simply arrive with your baby, settle in and relax. I’ll take care of the rest.

Ready to Plan Your Newborn Session?

I’d love to create beautiful newborn portraits for your family. View session options and pricing, or get in touch to check availability around your due date.

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Voted Best Newborn Photographer in Raleigh 2021

Voted Best Newborn Photographer in Raleigh 2019