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Wake Forest Newborn Photography | Baby Dani

Wake Forest Newborn Photography

Another precious baby girl! This is adorable little Dani. As you’ll see below, she has two adoring big brothers who are going to have so much fun with her. I can’t even imagine having two big brothers watching out for me. Dani is a lucky girl, and nobody better mess with her! Dani’s mom requested pinks, teals, and yellows. She wanted a really colorful newborn photo session, so that’s what she got! All of my sessions are tailored towards what my client wants. I usually ask for color preferences before the session, and then style everything based on that. I have a HUGE collection of props. Headbands, hats, wraps, blankets, cute little outfits, buckets, baskets, etc. etc. Tons to work with so each session is unique and fits your personality.

Here are some of my favorites of sweet little Dani!

If you’re looking for a newborn baby photographer, and you reside in the Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Durham, Chapel Hill, Youngsville, or Rolesville areas, I would love to hear from you! Please follow the links below or email me at melissadevoephotography@gmail.com

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Raleigh Cary Baby Photographer | Baby Tate

Raleigh Cary Baby Photographer

I’m happy to share a peek at little Tate’s six-month photo session! I’ve so enjoyed seeing this family over the years. Big brother also did my Baby’s First Year plan and came to me for newborn, six-month, and 1-year photos. And I’m happy little Tate is doing the same this year! He was a little grumpy on the day of his six-month photo session, however, we managed to cheer him up and get lots of smiles. Of course, big brother cracked up Tate a lot too. We can always count on siblings to be goofy and get the laughs! 🙂

If you’re interested in learning more about my sessions for Baby’s First Year, please contact me. I’m happy to do both mini or full sessions depending on your budget and needs. Most of my older baby photo sessions take place outdoors at local parks, however in the colder months that can be hard. So I also do some in-studio older baby sessions too. We can tailor your session to fit your needs. Don’t hesitate to reach out to me for your baby’s first-year session in Raleigh and Wake Forest!

If you’re looking for a baby photographer in the Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Durham, Chapel Hill, Youngsville, or Rolesville areas, I would love to hear from you! Please follow the links below or email me at melissadevoephotography@gmail.com

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Newborn Photography in Raleigh NC | Baby Miles

Newborn Photography in Raleigh NC

Today I want to share cute little Miles with all of you! Miles was just six days old for his newborn photography session in Raleigh. He was perfection… the hair, the creamy baby skin, beautiful skin tone, amazing expressions. Oh, and a beautiful big sister to boot! The two were just precious together. It was my absolute pleasure to snuggle and photograph baby Miles and his big sister. We got some beautiful memories captured for this family, and I can envision so many of these printed large and hanging in their home. Here are all of the favorites of my Wake Forest studio session with baby Miles!

If you’re looking for a newborn baby photographer, and you reside in the Raleigh, Wake Forest, Durham, Chapel Hill, Youngsville, or Rolesville areas, I would love to hear from you! I specialize in creating beautiful art for your brand new baby. If you’d like to contact me about capturing these memories for you, please follow the links below or email me at melissadevoephotography@gmail.com

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Wake Forest and Raleigh Baby Photographer | Baby Owen

Tiny little Owen came in for his newborn session when he was about a month old. He was born six weeks early and had a brief NICU stay, so we had to wait until he was discharged and well enough to come and see me! But it was worth the wait! His big sister, Charlotte, who I also photographed as a baby, came along for the session too. I love the photos that she participated in with baby Owen, and she was just the perfect little model for me! The photo where Charlotte is looking at Owen, and Owen grins – my fave!! Made my heart melt! It was such a pleasure to see this family again! I loved meeting baby Owen, and his photos are gorgeous!

If you’re looking for a newborn baby photographer, and you reside in the Raleigh, Wake Forest, Durham, Chapel Hill, Youngsville, or Rolesville areas, I would love to hear from you! I have some great newborn session offerings and would love to meet you to create beautiful portraits of your new baby! Follow the links below to contact Melissa.

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Raleigh Durham Newborn Photographer | Baby Lucas

Another baby Lucas! I love the name Lucas, and I can tell it’s popular because this might have been my third Lucas for 2019. One of the perks of being in the business of newborn photography is staying in the know with the trends for baby names! 🙂 I think Lucas and Emma might have been my top two for 2019!

Little Lucas comes from an Army family, just like I do! I’m an army brat, so I love welcoming families who have served in the military just like my father did. I have a few little Army themed props, like a super cute baby hat (as you’ll see below) that got put to good use with Lucas. His family was the sweetest, and his big sister was SO cute! Check out her curls (swooning!). Mom and Dad brought along their army boots for a full-on Army setup, as requested by Mom! It was really cute!

Baby Lucas was absolutely adorable at 8 days old in my Wake Forest studio. I loved his tiny little toes and perfect little face, which of course I photographed excessively. I love capturing all the teeny little details of each baby. He was a joy to photograph. Here is a look at some of my favorite photos from his newborn session!

If you’re looking for a newborn baby photographer for 2020, and you reside in the Raleigh, Wake Forest, Durham, Chapel Hill, Youngsville, or Rolesville areas, please reach out to me! I have some great newborn session offerings and would love to meet you to create beautiful portraits of your new baby! Follow the links below to contact Melissa.

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Raleigh and Wake Forest Family Photography Mini Sessions

This fall I offered family mini photo sessions again! As you all know, my primary focus is usually on newborn baby photography, however I have on occasion offered some family session events from time to time. This fall felt like a good time to get back to that! I held the mini sessions at a gorgeous park in Raleigh, and the weather, the families, and the scenery were all amazing.

My family mini sessions are great for an updated family photo, some updated shots of your children, holiday card photos, or even as a Baby’s First Year session. They typically result in 15-20 digital files, plus black and white versions as well. They’re short and sweet, and as simple as can be!

This first family I want to share with you came to my mini session event the last time I held them. This year they brought along the grandparents, as well as their new dog. Their family portraits turned out so spectacular, I just love them!

And this next family just reminds me so much of my own family with their three boys. I just saw them last winter for the youngest child’s newborn portrait session. I enjoyed my time catching up with them, and seeing how blessed their lives are!

If you’d like to get on my mailing list to be informed of my next round of family mini sessions, please reach out to me at melissadevoephotography@gmail.com. Or if you’d like to inquire about a newborn photo session, or a baby milestone session, please let me know!

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Raleigh Baby Photography | Newborn Baby Avery

I’m happy to feature the precious baby Avery on my blog this week! Her family brought her into my Raleigh/Wake Forest newborn photography studio when she was 3 weeks old, and boy was she a sweetie! She slept so peacefully, and she was a stunningly beautiful little baby. Her big brother, Jake, was super cute with Avery, and we got an especially adorable photo of him giving her a kiss on the head, as you’ll see below. Avery’s mom and dad requested family photos too, which are included in all of my “full” newborn sessions, and I think they’re absolutely beautiful. Just think what a treasure these memories will be for Avery and Jake when they’re older!

Avery’s Mama had a great idea to bring in her wedding dress to incorporate into the newborn photo session, and I’m so glad she brought it along to the studio! I took some adorable photos with Avery surrounded by the dress – you’ll see it below in the shot where Avery is wearing the little crown. So precious and special!

Here is a little peek at Avery’s baby photo session in my newborn photography studio in Wake Forest, NC. Please feel free to reach out if you’d like a session like this for your baby!

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Wake Forest Newborn Baby Photographer | Baby Easton

I’ve had a long string of returning clients in the last few months, and I’ve loved it! So many people having a second or third baby, and bringing them in to see me. I LOVE seeing these families again, and seeing how much their older babies have grown and changed. And of course, it’s such a huge honor for me that they loved their first baby photo session so much that they’re choosing to come back to me at my Wake Forest newborn photo studio. Huge, HUGE honor that makes me so thrilled!

Newborn Easton is the second baby boy for this family (I wonder if they’ll have a third!!). Big brother is almost two, and it’s been since his newborn session that I’ve seen him. They’re both beautiful boys! This mom requested navy blue for their Wake Forest newborn photography session, so of course I had fun pulling out lots of navy. And I used my very highly requested heart-shaped bucket for this session, which turned out to be such a stunning setup. We did lots of cute sibling shots, adorable family photos, and took a lot of pictures of cute little Easton alone too. So much variety! Loved this session!

If you’re looking for a Raleigh / Wake Forest / Durham / Youngsville newborn baby photographer for this fall or winter, I’d love to speak with you! I have some fabulous newborn photo session offerings and would love to meet you to create beautiful portraits of your new baby! I also offer baby’s first year photo sessions for the older babies. I can be reached through e-mail (melissadevoephotography@gmail.com), or through the contact links below. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Raleigh Baby Photographer | Baby Tate

I was so excited for this sweet baby boy to be born! Little Tate is the member of a lovely and beautiful family. I absolutely adore his big brother, MJ, and was so blessed to be MJ’s baby photographer for his Raleigh newborn photo session, as well as for his milestone photo sessions at ages 6 months and one year. So I’ve loved getting to know this family and their adorable babies. I was thrilled when I found out they were expecting again, and was so happy to do another newborn photo session for them! I couldn’t wait to see them again, and of course the sibling photos from this session were just SO sweet and beautiful. Big brother MJ is smitten with his new baby brother!

For baby Tate’s photo session, we decided to use a lot of blues and greys, and also some cream. The perfect colors for baby boy photo sessions, in my opinion! The photo of him in the blue bucket is one of my favorites. And the newborn photo of him all curled up sweet on the pillow is right up there among my favorites too. So many great shots from this session. I can’t wait to see Tate grow up! He’ll be back to see me pretty soon for his six month photos, and I know he’ll have already changed so much!

If you’re looking for a newborn baby photographer this fall or winter, and you reside in the Raleigh, Wake Forest, Durham, Chapel Hill, Youngsville, or Rolesville areas, please reach out to me! I have some great newborn session offerings and would love to meet you to create beautiful portraits of your new baby! All contact links are below.

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Raleigh Newborn Photographer | Baby Girl Carsyn

I have a very special newborn baby that I am featuring today! Sweet little girl Carsyn was born to a lovely family who I’ve been working with for a long time! I’ve photographed all three of this family’s babies, from each of their Raleigh newborn photo sessions all the way up through each of their Baby’s First Year photo sessions. So we’ve been together quite a lot, and I am always so thrilled and honored that they choose me again and again to capture their baby’s memories! It means so much to me to be their Raleigh newborn photographer of choice!

Carsyn is an absolutely stunning baby girl! Amazing cheeks, amazing skin, the perfect amount of chub… everything about this newborn is perfection! Her family just adores her, and of course I did too. She strongly preferred back poses (every baby is different and my sessions are all centered on what is best for each baby), so I put some adorable outfits and wraps on her, and she loved sleeping in one of my baby beds. She was a perfectly sweet little angel. And of course I loved seeing her big brother and sister and witnessing their love for their new baby sister!

A big thank you to this family for choosing me to be your Raleigh newborn photographer! Can’t wait to see them all again in a few months for Carsyn’s six-month photo session in my baby studio!

If you’re expecting a newborn this fall or winter, and you reside in the Raleigh, Wake Forest, Durham, Chapel Hill, Youngsville, or Rolesville areas, please reach out to me! I have some great newborn session offerings and would love to meet you to create beautiful portraits of your new baby! All contact links are below.

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