Raleigh Baby’s First Year Photo Session | Baby Charlie

Handsome little Charlie came into my Wake Forest photo studio for his Baby’s First Year photo session! He was just adorable as can be, and SO expressive! He was full of personality, and a little ham! We had so much fun together capturing his first year photos. He was just turning one, and we wanted to capture all of his cuteness at this stage. His mom brought along some of his favorite moose stuffed animals that we used for some photos as well. I absolutely love doing Raleigh baby’s first year photo sessions!

As you’ll see, we decided to do a cake smash as part of Charlie’s first year photo session. I always love doing these and watching babies enjoy their first bites of cake! If you’d like to include some cake smash photos as part of your baby’s photo session, this is super simple! I just ask Moms to bring their own cake (for allergy & liability reasons), and I provide everything else! I have plenty of props like buckets, baskets, stools, backdrops, etc. for in-studio sessions. Or we can meet at a local park and take outdoor photos.

Here is cute baby Charlie for his Raleigh Baby’s first year photo session!

Melissa is a highly sought after baby photographer with over a decade’s worth of experience photographing maternity, newborn, and baby’s first year photo sessions in the Raleigh Cary Durham & Wake Forest areas. She has a great eye for posing babies and making sure every detail is perfect.

Please contact Raleigh’s best baby photographer, Melissa Devoe, through the links below, or email her directly at melissadevoephotography@gmail.com.

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Newborn Photographer in Wake Forest | Newborn Girl Beatrice

This little sweetie is baby girl Beatrice! She was so precious and perfect, and I was delighted to be her parent’s chosen newborn photographer in Wake Forest, NC. Beatrice had the creamiest skin and was beautiful in every shot. Her parents requested some dark green, so I was happy to have a few wraps and headbands that would fit that request perfectly. I have soooo many props for parents to choose from – hats and headbands, wraps, blankets, buckets, baskets, etc. The newborn prop collection has just grown and grown over the years, and I have something for every session!

Here are a few favorites from Beatrice’s newborn photo session in the Raleigh / Wake Forest area.

Melissa is a highly sought after newborn photographer with well over a decade of experience posing and photographing babies in the Raleigh / Wake Forest / Durham / Youngsville / Knightdale areas. She has a great eye for posing babies and making sure every detail is perfect. Her clients are always blown away with her impeccable attention to detail and ability to create timeless heirlooms.

Melissa is known for her HUGE prop selection, with her wide variety of buckets, baskets, blankets, hats, headbands, wraps, and accessories for babies. Every detail is covered when you book with Melissa – the sign of a true professional. New Moms in the Triangle area have trusted Melissa with their new babies for 14 years, thanks to her impeccable patience and skill.

Please contact Raleigh Durham’s best baby photographer, Melissa Devoe Photography, through the links below, or email her directly at melissadevoephotography@gmail.com.

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Raleigh’s Best Baby Photographer | Newborn Boy Nolan

Introducing handsome baby boy Nolan! His Mom and Dad chose Raleigh’s best baby photographer to capture Nolan’s first portraits, and they turned out just so lovely! Little Nolan was just such a tiny little peanut for his portraits. His Mom requested a bed shot, and some blues and greys, so Melissa made it happen. It’s hard to narrow down just a small sampling of photos for blog posts, but here are the favorites of little Nolan.

And just a reminder to please book your baby photography session early, as Melissa often gets booked up early. She offers a variety of sessions, and we can create beautiful portraits of your baby so you always remember this time in their lives!

Melissa is a highly sought after newborn photographer with 14 years of experience posing and photographing babies in the Raleigh Cary Durham areas. She has a great eye for posing babies and making sure every detail is perfect.

Melissa is known for her HUGE prop selection, with her wide variety of buckets, baskets, blankets, hats, headbands, wraps, and accessories for babies. Every detail is covered when you book with Melissa – the sign of a true professional. New Moms in the Triangle have trusted Melissa with their new babies for 14 years due to her impeccable patience and skill.

Please contact Wake Forest’s best baby photographer, Melissa Devoe, through the links below, or email her directly at melissadevoephotography@gmail.com.

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Wake Forest Photographer | Newborn Girl’s Photo Session

Wake Forest Photographer Shares Newborn Session Highlights

This next baby is a beautiful little winter princess who came to me in December for her Wake Forest baby photos. I have sooo many newborns to share here, and I’m hoping I can share more often this year! I loved this session for its lovely neutrals (with just a pop of color here and there). And this sweet baby girl had the most beautiful profile, lips, and lashes, which I loved documenting for her parents. A few little baby smiles just added to the beauty of this Wake Forest newborn photo session!

I hope to meet so many more lovely babies in my Wake Forest newborn photo studio this year! We have lots of memories to capture and beautiful babies to pose and style. 🙂

Melissa is an award winning Raleigh Durham Rolesville newborn photographer with 14 years of experience posing and photographing babies. She has a great eye for posing babies and making sure every detail is perfect.

Please contact Wake Forest newborn photographer, Melissa Devoe, through the links below, or email her directly at melissadevoephotography@gmail.com.

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Raleigh Durham Baby Photographer | Baby Boy Photo Session

Durham Baby Photographer shares highlights of baby boy’s session

I have a sweet baby boy’s photo session to share! He was wiiiide awake with no interest in sleeping when he came to visit… It happens! 🙂 He was also a bit on the older side for a newborn session – at the past three weeks old recommendation. As a newborn photographer, I’m happy to take older babies when my schedule allows, but I always set the expectation that the baby may be wide awake and not interested in going into the squishy, sleepy newborn poses. And this is just fine, as the awake photos are super cute too!

Melissa is an award-winning Durham baby photographer with 12 years of experience posing and photographing babies. She has a great eye for posing babies and making sure every detail is perfect.

Please contact Durham baby photographer, Melissa Devoe, through the links below, or email her directly at melissadevoephotography@gmail.com.

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Wake Forest Baby’s First Year Photos | Baby Quinlan

This sweet little babe is Quinlan, and his parents reached out to me in search of Wake Forest Baby’s first year photos. Quinlan was three months old, and they were hoping to capture him and his personality at this age. At three months, they’ve passed out of the newborn, sleepy phase, so instead it’s all about those awake shots showing personality. And Quinlan sure was full of personality! As you can see! His hair was just soooo amazing, and he gave the best facial expressions. His mom and dad brought along some cute little outfits that looked great on him. I just absolutely loved meeting them and taking Quinlan’s baby’s first year photos for them!

Melissa offers Baby’s First Year sessions for the Wake Forest, Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Youngsville areas. Melissa would be happy to welcome you into her comfortable, relaxing Wake Forest newborn photo studio or meet out at a park in the Triangle area! She’s an expert in baby posing, and can provide a stress-free, relaxing experience for parents and babies. Come check out her huge prop supply and gorgeous Wake Forest baby photo studio! The possibilities are endless with her huge collection of hats, headbands, wraps, blankets, buckets, baskets, etc.

Melissa is an award winning Raleigh Durham Rolesville newborn photographer with 12 years of experience posing and photographing babies. She has a great eye for posing babies and making sure every detail is perfect.

Please contact Durham newborn photographer, Melissa Devoe, through the links below, or email her directly at melissadevoephotography@gmail.com.

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Youngsville Newborn Photographer | Baby Genevieve

Cutie baby girl Genevieve was 19 days old on the day of her Youngsville newborn photographer session. She was smiley and precious and perfect! Genevieve’s mama asked for jewel tones, so I themed the baby photo session around those colors. We used the heart bowl prop, which is always a favorite amongst families. I love babies in that bowl, it’s such a great symbol of the parent’s love for their new baby.

Don’t forget to reach out for your newborn photo session as early as possible. I have people book sessions as early as 3 months into their pregnancy. My calendar fills up fast, so I can’t guarantee availability if you wait until after the baby is born to reach out. I’m often fully booked by that point. So please reach out early!

Please feel free to contact Melissa if you’re in the Wake Forest / Youngsville / Raleigh areas and expecting a newborn baby! Melissa would be happy to welcome you into her comfortable, relaxing Wake Forest newborn photo studio! She’s an expert in baby posing, and can provide a stress-free, relaxing experience for parents and babies. Come check out her huge prop supply and gorgeous Wake Forest baby photo studio! The possibilities are endless with her huge collection of hats, headbands, wraps, blankets, buckets, baskets, etc.

Melissa is an award winning Raleigh Durham Youngsville newborn photographer with 12 years of experience posing and photographing babies. She has a great eye for posing babies and making sure every detail is perfect.

Please contact Raleigh newborn photographer, Melissa Devoe, through the links below, or email her directly at melissadevoephotography@gmail.com.

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Wake Forest Newborn Photo Studio | Baby Kairav

Wake Forest Newborn Photo Studio

My favorite shots of this sweet little guy, Kairav, were definitely the head in hands pose. This pose is called the “froggy” pose amongst photographers. It shows off baby boy Kairav’s gorgeous head of hair, and his beautiful face. I’d say this newborn pose is definitely my most requested one. Parents are always in awe of their babies going into this pose, but suprisingly they mostly all love it. Babies are so flexible, and were all bundled up in mama’s tummy just a week before their sessions, so these tight little poses make them feel safe and calm. There are so many great poses that I can do in my Wake Forest newborn photo studio.

I really love my job, and feel so blessed to pose these babies in all of the many adorable poses. Each session is a little different and a challenge in different ways. The shots below are just a few of my favorites of newborn baby Kairav’s photo session.

Please feel free to contact Melissa if you’re in the Wake Forest / Youngsville / Rolesville areas and expecting a newborn baby! Melissa would be happy to welcome you into her comfortable, relaxing Wake Forest newborn photo studio! She’s an expert in baby posing, and can provide a stress-free, relaxing experience for parents and babies. Come check out her huge prop supply and gorgeous Wake Forest baby photo studio! The possibilities are endless with her huge collection of hats, headbands, wraps, blankets, buckets, baskets, etc.

Melissa is an award winning Raleigh Durham newborn photographer with 12 years of experience posing and photographing babies. She has a great eye for posing babies and making sure every detail is perfect.

Please contact Raleigh newborn photographer, Melissa Devoe, through the links below, or email her directly at melissadevoephotography@gmail.com.

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Raleigh Durham Newborn Photographer | Newborn Sophie

I had so many baby girls in 2021! They were all gorgeous and sweet and cooperative – which makes for wonderful newborn photo sessions for me! Little Sophie was only seven days old when I met her for her Raleigh Durham newborn photographer session. She came into my newborn studio and made her big modeling debut and rocked it! Mom and Dad participated in some photos too, which I always encourage. They’re only this tiny once, and it goes by so quickly. A family photo is something you’ll always treasure. And someday your baby will be grown and may hang these photos in their own home! These portraits will be passed down to future generations. So I think it’s important to get in the photos and capture the moment!

Here are my favorites from Sophie’s Raleigh newborn photo session.

Please feel free to contact Melissa if you’re in the Chapel Hill / Raleigh / Durham areas and expecting a new baby! Melissa would be happy to welcome you into her comfortable, relaxing newborn photo studio! She’s an expert in baby posing, and can provide a stress-free, relaxing experience for parents and babies. Come check out her huge prop supply and gorgeous Wake Forest baby photo studio! The possibilities are endless with her huge collection of hats, headbands, wraps, blankets, buckets, baskets, etc.

Please contact award winning Raleigh baby photographer, Melissa DeVoe, through the links below, or email her directly at melissadevoephotography@gmail.com.

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Wake Forest Baby’s First Year Photographer | Lakelyn 6 Month Session

Today I’m sharing adorable little Lakelyn! I’ve had the pleasure of watching her grow, and I’m enjoying every minute I get to spend with her! I first met her Mommy when she was pregnant with Lakelyn. We did a gorgeous Raleigh maternity photo session. And then a newborn photo session, 3 month session, and now a 6 month session! I’m loving being her Wake Forest baby’s first year photographer.

Lakelyn was just starting to get the hang of sitting up when she came in for her portrait session. We mostly had to put her in baskets to support her. But we did manage to get a cute photo of her sitting unassisted, with her Mommy just outside the frame, ready to catch her if she toppled!

Isn’t this little half birthday hat so very cute? Lakelyn’s mama brought it along, and it matched my pink backdrop perfectly. Sweet little Lakelyn is just so perfect and sweet in her Raleigh baby’s first year photos.

Please feel free to contact Melissa if you’re in the Wake Forest, Raleigh and Durham areas and would like baby’s first year photos! Melissa would be happy to welcome you into her comfortable baby photo studio or meet you out at a local park for outdoor photos! Melissa prides herself on providing a stress-free experience for parents and babies. Come check out her huge prop supply and gorgeous Wake Forest baby photo studio! The possibilities are endless with her huge collection of hats, headbands, wraps, blankets, buckets, baskets, etc.

Melissa is an award winning Raleigh Durham baby photographer with about 12 years of experience posing and photographing babies.

Please contact North Carolina photographer, Melissa Devoe, through the links below, or email her directly at melissadevoephotography@gmail.com.

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