Raleigh Baby Photographer | Little Milo

Today I’m sharing baby boy Milo with all of you! We did his newborn session during a rare snow storm here in Raleigh, NC! Nothing could stop us from capturing that cuteness! 🙂

Baby Milo was soooo handsome, as were his two big brothers. We captured the most beautiful photos of the three boys together. Just so very cute! They were my favorite shots of the session.

Milo’s mommy requested some navy blue, and that sweet “froggy” pose (with the baby propped up on his elbows). Milo was so sweet and cooperative, and I loved my time with him.

Here is a look at Milo’s Raleigh baby photography session!

Are you looking for adorable photography of your new baby? I would love to capture these memories for you! Please reach out to me through e-mail, or through the contact form on my website (link directly below). Thank you so much!

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RALEIGH DURHAM NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY | Baby Elena

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Adorable baby Elena was sooo absolutely perfect! That skin! Those cheeks! That hair! Oh my goodness, what a beautiful baby she is!

Elena’s family came to me a few years back for their older daughter, Liliana’s, newborn portraits. I was excited to see them again and meet their new addition. And of course Liliana came along and we did some amazing sibling photos. I absolutely love them, especially the ones where Liliana is snuggling baby Elena.

Elena’s newborn photo session was held when she was 11 days old, and it happened to be shortly before Christmas. I had fun incorporating some Christmas elements into her newborn session so the family could use the photos for their Christmas cards. I have a big selection of Christmas themed props, so I always put them to good use every November and December! If you have a baby near a holiday, please don’t hesitate to ask me what themed props I have to use during your baby’s session.

Here are some of my favorites from baby Elena’s newborn photography session in my studio in Wake Forest, NC!

Are you looking for beautiful artwork of your newborn baby? If you’re expecting, or have a new baby, and are located in the Raleigh / Durham / Wake Forest, NC area and would like to schedule a photo session, please let me know. I can be reached through e-mail, or through the contact form on my website (link directly below). Thank you so much!

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RALEIGH NC BABY PHOTOGRAPHER | Baby Zoya

I hope everyone’s New Year is off to a great start! I had such a fabulous 2018, snuggling so many babies, and meeting so many great families. I can’t wait to see what 2019 will have in store for me!

Today’s featured baby from Melissa DeVoe Photography is little Zoya, who came in for her session when she was just 13 days old! She was such a unique newborn, with absolutely beautiful skin, and she was my first ever baby whose head was shaved after birth for religious purposes. I love meeting people from all different walks of life through this job!

We did some breathtaking family photos and sibling photos during Zoya’s session. Her two big brothers are so adoring, and her entire family is stunning! Zoya’s daddy wanted some bright, bold shots of baby Zoya, and he personally picked out the red blanket from my prop collection. I have every color you can imagine, so I love when the parents request specific colors or setups that they know they’ll love. And red isn’t a color I use very often with my newborn sessions, so it was nice to go against the norm and do something different. And wow, Zoya was absolutely precious on that red blanket snuggling the white pillow!!! Melted my heart.

Without further adieu, here is a glimpse of Zoya’s Raleigh, NC newborn photography session!

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WAKE FOREST NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER | Baby Dorothy

I’m excited to show a few outdoor shots we got with cute baby Dorothy (back when it was warmer!). I get asked a lot to do outdoor newborn photos, and I really adore doing them, however we’re very limited in the months we can do them. Baby Dorothy had her session back in September, and it was *just* barely warm enough outside. Usually May through September is when we can attempt outdoor shots here in North Carolina.

I have a great space outside of my Wake Forest, NC studio where I shoot these photos. It’s really easy to pop outdoors during a session and get a few great shots. If you’re wanting to do some outdoor photos as part of your newborn session, please don’t hesitate to ask! It’s no extra cost, and super easy. And of course the results are just beautiful!

Now onto sweet baby Dorothy’s photos! Her family hired me for their older daughter’s newborn portraits a few years ago as well, so I was happy to have them back this time around as their family has grown. Dorothy was just adorable, with an ample amount of chub! 🙂 Her parents requested purple and green to be used throughout the session, which were colors they used at their wedding. And they also wanted some blue to be used, because it was Dorothy’s Grandmother’s favorite color (I love mixing in some blue with baby girls!). Here are some favorites of mine from little Dorothy’s newborn session!

We can create beautiful newborn art together! If you would like to schedule your new baby for a photo session, please let me know. I can be reached through e-mail, or through the contact form on my website (link below) to book your photo session. Thank you so much!

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Baby Emerson | RALEIGH WAKE FOREST NC NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER

Before we get to little Emerson’s newborn session share, I wanted to touch on the topic of family and sibling photos during newborn sessions. I currently have two different newborn session options – mini sessions and full sessions. The mini is the quick, no-fuss option. A shorter session with time for baby photos only, and just one price for the session and a digital download of the photos. The full session gives us plenty of time to get family photos and/or photos with any big brothers and sisters, as well as lots of different options for prints, digital files, or products to purchase after the session.

I get asked a lot what clients should wear for their family photo, and my preference is that folks always wear something simple. You don’t want a lot of bright colors, patterns, florals, etc. that will go out of style in a few years. A simple, neutral colored top (think cream, grey, white, black, or soft colors) with basic jeans or pants is ideal. We’ll swaddle baby in a basic wrap, or go nude for some sweet skin shots. The simpler we keep everything, the better the photo will be. Of course, this is just my personal preference for the style of your photos! You are more than welcome to wear whatever you think represents you and your family the best!

And now onto this sweet baby girl named Emerson. This is another family where I was fortunate to photograph the older sibling as a baby, and as he got older (back when I still offered family sessions). And as always, I’m so delighted to welcome back past clients into my Wake Forest, NC newborn studio for another baby session! Emerson was gorgeous, and I love all of the family and sibling photos we did that day. Here are a few of my favorites!

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Baby Katherine | RALEIGH DURHAM NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER

I have another beautiful baby girl to feature today! But I first wanted to touch on something I get asked by parents a lot before their newborn sessions: “how should we prep the baby?” There are a few tips I give new parents to answer this question, because the goal for each session is to have a baby who is sleepy, and whose tummy is full. That’s really the secret to great newborn photos!

So, let’s tackle the sleepy issue. If a baby sleeps at home all morning before the session, then it’s more likely they’ll be rested up and awake during their session. So the trick to make sure this doesn’t happen, is simply to do what you can to keep them awake for a little while before you leave for the session! Sometimes babies can be hard to wake up (which isn’t usually something I’d call a problem, unless you’re about to come see me for a session!). If your baby is super sleepy and not easy to keep awake, you can try giving them a bath, or maybe even just undressing them and changing their diaper to stimulate them. Wipe them with a wipe on their bottom and they’re usually WIDE awake!

The second thing we want to accomplish is to have baby come with a full tummy. So this seems like a no-brainer… feed the baby right before you leave, right? Well YES! But it’s actually more than that. Some newborn babies wake every hour in need of a feed. The trick to making sure that doesn’t happen during your session is to feed them a LOT during the 24 hours before your session. For example, I recently had someone whose baby was really hungry and wide awake for most of their session. I wasn’t surprised when the mom told me her baby had slept through the night with no feedings the night before. So, wake that baby up if they’re going on more than 3 hours without a feeding. Most doctors advise to feed newborns at least every 3 hours, so make sure to follow that rule the entire day and night prior to your session. Then they’re more likely to have a longer sleepy stretch during their newborn session. And all of this ensures we can get as many poses and setups done during a session as possible. And more setups = more pictures = more cuteness!!

So that’s my two cents for getting that baby ready for his or her big photo debut!

And last but not least is baby Katherine! Such a cutie who came in for a newborn mini-session in my Wake Forest studio (more details on the mini-session available on my website!). Loved her sweet little smiles she gave me, and her amazing hair!

If you have a newborn or are expecting one soon, and you’re located in the Raleigh Durham Wake Forest, NC area and would like some beautiful art of your baby, please contact me! I can be reached through e-mail, or through my contact form on my website (link below) to book your photo session. Thank you so much!

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Baby Piper | RALEIGH DURHAM NC NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER

Little baby Piper was the second baby I’ve photographed for this family, and I was elated to see them again and meet their newest little one! I adore the name Piper – such a cute choice of name. And I believe this is the first baby named Piper I’ve ever photographed! Piper’s session was so amazing. She was so sleepy and curly, and we created some beautiful art for her family.

If you have a newborn or are expecting, and are in the Raleigh Durham Wake Forest, NC area and would like some beautiful art of your baby, please contact me! I can be reached through e-mail, or through my contact form on my website (link below) to book your photo session. Thank you so much!

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Baby Hannah | RALEIGH DURHAM NC BABY PHOTOGRAPHER

Baby Hannah was such a sweet baby girl! I loved her precious little features, especially her amazing lashes and tiny toes! I just got a few new baby beds, and Hannah posed perfectly in one of them for me in a beautiful little outfit. She was absolutely stunning and so fun to pose. I loved meeting her family and seeing the joy she is bringing them. Loved this session!

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Baby Sutton | RALEIGH DURHAM NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER

Oh sweet little Sutton. What a gorgeous name for a gorgeous baby! Sutton’s mommy opted for a mini newborn session – which is my newest session offering. One hour of as many poses as we can squeeze in! Little Sutton cooperated so nicely and we got SO many great photos. Yes, aaaaall of these poses (and even a bunch more than shown here) were from a mini newborn session. I find that I can usually over deliver on these sessions as long as the baby is kept awake a little before the session, and arrives with a full belly. Then they’ll sleep so soundly for the hour, and we can get in lots of setups. Sutton’s mommy sure delivered – she was out like a light! If you’d like more info on a mini newborn session, please reach out! I love doing these.

Here are my favorites! 🙂

If you’re expecting a baby in the Raleigh-Durham-Wake Forest, North Carolina area and would like some photos of your newborn, please contact me! I can be reached through e-mail, or contact me via my contact form on my website (link below) to book your photo session. Thank you so much!

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Baby Will | RALEIGH WAKE FOREST BABY PHOTOGRAPHER

Sweet little baby Will is the second baby I’ve photographed for this lovely family. I was so happy for them – adding another little one to their clan. I met little Will when he was just seven days old. How lucky am I that I get to encounter these babies so fresh and new to the world? I truly love it! Will was tiny and adorable, and so fun to pose. I loved catching up with his Mommy, and was happy that she shared him with me. I wouldn’t mind if they just go ahead and have another. 😉

Here are a few shots from Will’s first photo session!