Wake Forest and Youngsville Family Mini Sessions

I have a lot more lovely families I want to feature on the blog, so bear with me for aaaaall of the family mini session posts that are coming. The fall mini session events were such a huge success, and these families I’m sharing today were all so much fun!

This first family is near and dear to my heart because I’ve known the mom, Jill, for ages! Their little girl is such a ham, and so cooperative and fun to photograph. I can’t say enough good things about them!

And this next family I had the pleasure of seeing not too long ago for their son, Harrison’s, newborn portraits, which took place earlier this year. The older sister, Grace, was cooperative and beautiful for both sessions. Follow the link above to see them! Harrison is sitting up on his own now, and it won’t be too much longer before he’s chasing after his big sister! Their family is so adorable.

And last but not least for today, is another sweet family who I always love seeing. Harlowe also had her baby photos taken by me earlier this year, and it’s so fun to see how grown she is! And all of that beautiful hair she has now! She’s precious and has the sweetest personality. Big brother Hayden is an adoring big brother, and I love the photos of the two of them together.

If you’d like to be notified of the next family mini session event being held, please contact me and you will be added to the mailing list! If you’re pregnant and would like more information on my Raleigh newborn photography sessions, please reach out! The best way to contact me is through email at melissadevoephotography@gmail.com, or through the contact form on my website (link below).

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Baby Alyna | RALEIGH DURHAM NEWBORN BABY PHOTOGRAPHER

Next up on the blog is little Alyna! I’ve fallen behind on my blogging lately, but I’m trying to get all caught up. So many baby sessions from winter and spring that still need to be featured! Today I’m excited to share some of Alyna’s pictures from her Raleigh newborn session. She was 14 days old on the day of her session… so absolutely precious and cute. Perfect little hair and she looked good in everything. Her mommy asked for lots of mint, which is one of my favorite colors, so I was thrilled with that request! I had lots of fun meeting her wonderfully sweet parents, and so much fun cuddling Alyna. As always, I had way too many favorites, but here is just a peek at her newborn session!

If you want photos like this of your newborn baby, please contact me! I’m currently accepting bookings for fall 2016 due dates in the Raleigh Durham Cary Wake Forest, North Carolina area. Newborn sessions take place in my spacious and comfortable newborn photography studio. Please send me an e-mail or contact me through my contact form on my website (link below) to discuss or book your session. Thank you!

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FALL FAMILY MINI SESSIONS | THE N FAMILY | RALEIGH DURHAM NC CHILD AND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

I had such a blast with the N family, who attended my fall family mini-sessions. For those not familiar with my mini-sessions, they’re shortened sessions perfect for an updated family photo or new pictures of your children. I hold them in the fall, and if you’re interested in being the first to know when they’re announced each year, please send me an e-mail and I’ll add you to my mailing list! But back to the sweet N family!! Their two girls are so hilarious and full of life! I absolutely loved meeting this family and capturing some new photos for them. They couldn’t be any more perfect!

If you want photos like this of your family, please contact me to find out my next family mini session dates! I’m also 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!

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FALL FAMILY MINI SESSIONS | THE B FAMILY | RALEIGH DURHAM NC CHILD AND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

This is another family who came out to my fall mini-session event. Sweet little Isabella is two now, and did my Baby’s First Year package back when she was itty bitty! I was so excited to see her again, and she really hasn’t changed much. Still super cute and fun! I really adore this family, and I love getting to capture them!

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FALL FAMILY MINI SESSIONS | THE M FAMILY | RALEIGH DURHAM NC CHILD AND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

Next up is the sweet and gorgeous M family, who I first met when I photographed little James as a newborn! Handsome little James was right about to be a big brother at his mini-session, as you can see! And lucky me got to meet that cute little addition just a few weeks after their family session. I swear I have the best job!! These guys are just too adorable and so sweet!

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FALL FAMILY MINI SESSIONS | THE P FAMILY | RALEIGH NC CHILD AND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

This adorable family is the P family, and they attended my fall family mini sessions! Their little guy, Camden, is five months old, and I was lucky enough to shoot his newborn photos. I was excited to see him again. He is so adorable! And such a happy, smiley, perfect baby! We had a great time, and I can’t wait to see him as he gets older! Here are some of my favorites from this family’s mini session!

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Family Mini Sessions | The G Family | RALEIGH NC CHILD AND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

Another lovely family to share with you all today! I’ve known the G family for what seems like forever. 🙂 And they were one of the first families I photographed 6 years ago when I started my photography business. I was so delighted that they participated in my fall family mini-sessions. I love their photos, and I think they capture what a fun family this is!!

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Family Mini-Sessions | RALEIGH NC CHILD AND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

Here is another beautiful family who attended my mini-sessions in the fall! I’ve known Betsy ever since I took newborn photos for her daughter a few years ago, and then our sons became friends at our pre-school. Betsy is also a local photographer, and I was honored that she asked me to do family photos for her! They’re such a gorgeous family, and I really enjoyed capturing them! Here is a little peek at some of their photos!

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Fall Family Mini Sessions | RALEIGH DURHAM CHILD AND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

Well, a few years ago things here got really busy and crazy, and my schedule started filling up with family sessions and I’d find myself having to turn away newborn and maternity clients when my schedule was already booked up with big kids and families. And that really hurt my heart. My absolute first love in photography is babies, there’s just nothing else that compares for me, and I know it’s one of my callings in life.

So in order to really focus and devote my time and my schedule to what I love the most, I started turning away the family sessions, and took my business in the direction of all things baby — which has meant only maternity, newborns and baby’s first year. That decision has really been the best thing for me and my business, and I’m so glad I did it.

BUT, that has also meant turning away family sessions with clients who’ve gotten older and graduated from my Baby’s First Year plans, as well as turning away my friend’s families, and everyone else who has asked over the past few years for me to do family photos for them.

Well, this year I decided to add a new addition to my offerings. Seasonal mini sessions for families. They sold out VERY quickly for the fall, and I was so overwhelmed at the response! For those who missed them or didn’t get a slot, I plan to offer them at least twice a year, or maybe more depending on my schedule.

The next family mini sessions will be available in spring 2016. If you’d like to get on my mailing list and get first dibs at a family mini session spot, please email me at melissadevoephotography@gmail.com so I can add you!

I did TONS of mini sessions and I’m not sure the best way to blog ALL of these, so I figured showing a small sample would be best. Here is a very sweet family with their four kids. They were so much fun!

And yes, these were aaaaaaall from a MINI SESSION!! 🙂

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Will’s Six Month Session | RALEIGH DURHAM BABY AND CHILD PHOTOGRAPHER

I’ve so enjoyed seeing this family so much the last few years. Little Will is their youngest and is a part of my Baby’s First Year package, and he has just turned 6 months old. Connor is the oldest, and went through my Baby’s First Year package not all that long ago! So lucky me has gotten to see these boys a lot, and I love it! I can totally relate to their all-boy household, which means a lot of crazy antics for sure. Neither of them was super interested in being still for a photo, hehe. But hey, that’s how it is with little boys!! I love all the spirit these two have! 🙂

If you want photos like this to remember your baby’s first year, 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 photo sessions for January 2016 and later.

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Wake Forest and Youngsville Family Mini Sessions

Baby Alyna | RALEIGH DURHAM NEWBORN BABY PHOTOGRAPHER

FALL FAMILY MINI SESSIONS | THE N FAMILY | RALEIGH DURHAM NC CHILD AND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

FALL FAMILY MINI SESSIONS | THE B FAMILY | RALEIGH DURHAM NC CHILD AND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

FALL FAMILY MINI SESSIONS | THE M FAMILY | RALEIGH DURHAM NC CHILD AND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

FALL FAMILY MINI SESSIONS | THE P FAMILY | RALEIGH NC CHILD AND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

Family Mini Sessions | The G Family | RALEIGH NC CHILD AND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

Family Mini-Sessions | RALEIGH NC CHILD AND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

Fall Family Mini Sessions | RALEIGH DURHAM CHILD AND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

Will’s Six Month Session | RALEIGH DURHAM BABY AND CHILD PHOTOGRAPHER

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