Palmer | Raleigh Durham Baby Photographer

I had the absolute pleasure of getting together with Palmer recently at his gorgeous home for his 10-month portraits. He is such a happy little man, and OH, that hair!! I just wanted to keep running my fingers through it! We had a blast playing with his dog (Doug), playing the drums, reading books, and just having fun together. Here are some of my favorites of cute little Palmer!

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Merry Christmas! | Raleigh Durham Newborn and Child Photographer

From our home to yours, hope you all had the very best Christmas!

Wishing you all a safe and happy new year! I’m looking forward to all of the new clients I’ll meet, and to all the familiar faces I’ll see in 2012!

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The White Family | Raleigh Family Holiday Mini Sessions

The lovely White family were participants in this year’s holiday mini-sessions in Raleigh. We picked the PERFECT weekend. The leaves were at their peak and were just beginning to fall from the trees. We went to a popular Raleigh park but did the photos in a little hidden area that we had all to ourselves. It was beautiful! And the Christmas cards we created with their images are AMAZING!

If you missed out on this year’s mini-sessions, be sure to join my mailing list by sending me an e-mail at melissadevoephotography@gmail.com. That way you’ll be the first to know next year!

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Tyson and Marco | Raleigh Durham Child & Family Photographer

I’m excited to share this session of one of my very favorite families! I think it’s safe to say they’ve been my best clients since I started my business. I owe them a big thank you! They’re a super duper awesome family and I’m lucky to have them in my life. And their photos pretty much rock – I don’t know how they’re going to choose what to put on their holiday cards. 🙂

This next picture totally cracks me up. I think it pretty much sums up Tyson’s wonderful spirit!

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Jaden & Dahlia | Raleigh Durham Child and Newborn Photographer

I recently had the pleasure of photographing sweet little Jaden and Dahlia. It was a real treat to see them again – I photographed Dahlia when she was just five days old. She obviously has changed so much! And Jaden is such a loving big brother to her. Thanks to their parents for the pleasure of photographing these two!

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Four Little Ones | Raleigh Durham Child Photographer

This was a first for me – four children under the age of two! All at Grandma and Grandpa’s house! What a great gift to these families. It was such a pleasure spending an evening with them!

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Holiday Mini Session Information | Raleigh Durham Family Photographer

Once a year I hold holiday mini-sessions that are just perfect for getting an updated family photo or for getting your holiday card photos done. This year I’m holding these sessions on two dates – Saturday, October 29th in Raleigh, and Saturday, November 12th in Wake Forest. Both locations are favorites among my clients.

This year two package options are available. Both offer high resolution digital files at a SIGNIFICANT savings. The higher package provides you with custom designed holiday cards. I have a huge selection of adorable cards – all are high end, 5×7 double sided cards. You won’t be disappointed!

Mini Sessions are filling up quickly, but I do have a few slots still available. E-mail me today to get on the list (melissadevoephotography@gmail.com)!

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Dylan’s 4th Birthday | Raleigh Durham Child Photographer

Today is my son’s fourth birthday. He’s my oldest and he means the world to me! I can’t believe four years ago today he came into my life and made me a mother. My most important job title. He is seriously the coolest, funniest, smartest, cutest little guy. I don’t know what I’d ever do without him. And because I’m such a proud Mommy, I just have to share some recent pics of him!

And p.s. I know I’m reeeeally behind in blogging my sessions. I promise to get all my pictures posted soon!

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Ashley & Emma

I was delighted to photograph beautiful little Ashley and Emma last weekend with their parents. They’re close friends of mine and they were nice enough to come out to Durham and model for me and a few of my fellow photographer friends when we held one of our meet-ups. We got a bunch of great pics — and their adorable selves and cute personalities made that easy for us! Check out Ashley’s braids and headband… is she stylish or what? Thanks “G” family for coming out and looking so cute!! 🙂

Tate | Raleigh Family Photography

Tate celebrated his third birthday in June and his Mom called me to take his birthday pictures. They are SUCH fabulous people and I could tell right away that they’re a super fun family. We went for an urban look for their photos, which I think was a great decision! I love all of their photos and I didn’t envy their decision to have to choose which ones to hang!

A big thanks to Tate for letting us drag him around in the heat! 🙂