Raleigh Baby Photography | Baby Luna

Raleigh Baby Photography

Baby girl Luna was such a delight! She came in for her Raleigh baby photography session when she was just nine days old. As you’ll see from the photos below of her newborn session, her parents requested lots of yellow, and some pinks too. So I delivered with both! I had the most beautiful yellow blanket that I hadn’t put to use in ages, so I was happy to get to use it. And I really truly love the color yellow – I have so many hats and wraps and baby headbands in yellow. I was happy to use them all! Baby Luna looked so beautiful in yellow and she was such a gorgeous baby with great cheeks.

I’d recently bought some gorgeous new outfits for baby girls, and I had fun dressing Luna up in a few of them. They had the most beautiful details on them, and fit baby Luna perfectly.

Luna’s session was my Original Newborn Session, which is why we had so many setups and poses! This is the session that allows for 2-3 hours of shooting time, and gives a lot of variety. Feel free to visit my pricing information page for more details on baby session offerings!

If you’re in need of Raleigh baby photography, you came to the right place! Melissa would be happy to welcome you into her comfortable, relaxing baby photo studio! She’s been the Raleigh Durham Cary Wake Forest area’s trusted newborn photographer for 12 years now! She’s an expert in baby posing, and can provide a stress-free, relaxing experience for parents and babies. Melissa is an award winning Raleigh Durham newborn photographer.

If you have questions and concerns about COVID precautions and the safety of your baby during a session, please reach out! Melissa is COVID vaccinated and fully sanitizes her studio and props in between each newborn session. You can count on Melissa to wear a mask and clean her hands thoroughly throughout your session. She takes the health of her babies and families seriously!

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

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Durham Baby Photographer | Baby Tripp

Durham Newborn Baby Photographer

The very cute baby Tripp is next up to be featured here on my Durham Baby Photographer blog. I think the name Tripp is just so cute! He had the softest, best skin, and his cheeks are round and just absolutely perfect, according to my special newborn photographer evaluation. 🙂 He’s really a stunning baby! Tripp’s mama wanted to be in a few photos as well and requested some backlit shots, which I adore. I don’t get requests for backlit shots very much in my Wake Forest newborn baby studio, but I’m always happy to do it, and this session renewed my love for them. I think I may be adding these in more often when I can. So stay tuned for more of these!

Tripp’s photo session was my Original Newborn Session, which is the largest package I have available. It provides 2-3 hours of time, and allows for lots of poses and different setups. If parent or sibling shots are desired, this is a great package for that as well. These sessions really give us time for variety in the posing and the props. Lots of little hat and wrap changes, and lots of time to capture cute expressions and get different props mixed in. If your budget is smaller or you don’t need quite as many photos, I have a few other session options as well. All of my options can be found by visiting the pricing page on my website, linked here!

Here are some of my many favorites from Tripp’s Raleigh Durham Baby Photographer session. Enjoy all of his cuteness!

If you’re in need of a baby photographer, you came to the right place! Melissa would be happy to welcome you into her comfortable, relaxing baby photo studio in the Raleigh / Durham / Wake Forest area! She’s an expert in baby posing, and can provide a stress-free, relaxing experience for parents and babies. Melissa is an award winning Raleigh Durham newborn photographer.

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

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Raleigh Newborn Photography | Baby Ainara

Beautiful Raleigh Newborn Photography Session

I’m happy to share Raleigh newborn baby girl Ainara’s photo session with you all today! She has such a unique name, and I love it. Her mom and dad requested neutrals and yellows for her, so you’ll see a lot of that below. She was just such a beautiful baby. She was awake for a good while at the beginning of her session, so I opted for some swaddle shots of her until she finally fell asleep. Then she let me pose her very sweetly, and I just love the taco pose and the pose with her little toes peeking out. I picked out some of my favorites from her Raleigh newborn photography session, and have them below for your viewing pleasure!

COVID Precautions in my Newborn Studio

The number one question I get lately is regarding COVID protocol in my studio, and I want to continue addressing this on my blog to give everyone current information! In my Raleigh newborn photography studio, all props, equipment and seating areas are disinfected in between each baby photo session. I clean my hands very frequently during sessions (I go through a lot of hand sanitizer!). I also wear a mask during newborn photo sessions to keep from spreading germs. And most importantly, I’m covid vaccinated! If you have any further questions or need accommodations, please reach out!

Here’s a little peek at some of my favorite photos from Ainara’s newborn photography session in my Wake Forest baby studio!

If you’re in need of a baby photographer, you came to the right place! Melissa would be happy to welcome you into her comfortable, relaxing baby photo studio in the Raleigh / Wake Forest area! She’s an expert in baby posing, and can provide a stress-free, relaxing experience for parents and babies. Melissa is an award winning Raleigh Durham newborn photographer.

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Raleigh Baby Photographer | Baby Girl

Raleigh Baby Photographer

I’m sharing a baby girl today that is super stunning! The photos almost speak for themselves, but she is just perfect in every way. The hair, the lashes, the beautiful skin… all perfect! This family opted for my Keepsake newborn session package. The keepsake package allows for a couple of family photos, as well as some photos of baby alone. We usually end up with roughly 20 photos, and some black and whites are always included as well. This family wanted me to use my baby bed prop (it’s been requested so much lately!), and preferred a lot of props over very many blanket shots. So we got a beautiful variety, and I adore all of the photos! The family shots are so special, and I think her parents will treasure these. She was such a cooperative and happy little girl. I feel so lucky that this family chose me to capture these memories!

Future Newborn Photography Bookings

I’m currently taking Raleigh newborn photography bookings for fall and winter 2021. Be sure to reach out early, as I often get booked out a few months in advance! I’d love to plan a session for your baby that fits your needs!

If you’re in need of a baby photographer, you came to the right place! I would be happy to welcome you into my comfortable, relaxing baby photo studio in the Raleigh / Wake Forest area! I’m an expert in baby posing, and can provide a stress-free, relaxing experience for parents and babies.

Melissa is an award winning Raleigh Durham newborn photographer. Melissa is fully vaccinated and her studio is fully sanitized in between each photo session, so you can have peace of mind that your family will be safe!

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

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Wake Forest’s Best Newborn Photographer | Baby Girl London

Wake Forest’s Best Newborn Photographer

This is beautiful baby London! Her family opted for a newborn mini session, which is posed photos of just the baby alone. The mini sessions are roughly an hour and allow for a few different poses on a blanket, as well as posing in a prop (or two). Of course, these sessions are customized to each individual client’s requests. Baby girl London’s mommy wanted a photo of London in one of my tiny baby beds, and she also brought crystals that she wanted to be used with one of my crowns – you’ll see that photo below. It was a special photo for London’s mom. We used lots of girly pinks and creams for London, and we got a great variety in the hour we were together. London was sleepy and happy for her session, and was just so beautiful! I loved meeting this sweet baby girl!

I’ve had such a busy summer, and I’m currently booking Raleigh newborn, maternity, and baby’s first-year photo sessions for fall and winter 2021. Please reach out with any questions you may have regarding my sessions and availability! I’m happy to chat about how we can customize your baby’s photo session to fit your needs.

And because I’ve had a lot of questions lately about COVID precautions, I’d love to fill you in on what I do in my studio to keep babies and their families safe from COVID. I’m fully vaccinated, as is everyone in my family who is at the age where they’re eligible to receive the vaccine. In between each session, my studio gets fully sanitized. My props are disinfected, my camera and work area are cleaned, as is the seating area where parents hang out during sessions. The first thing I do before touching a baby is to sanitize my hands, and I do it frequently throughout each session. I also wear a mask to protect my tiny clients from germs. If you have further questions about COVID safety, please feel free to reach out!

If you’re pregnant and in need of a baby photographer, you came to the right place! Melissa would be happy to welcome you into her comfortable, relaxing baby photo studio in the Raleigh / Wake Forest area! She’s an expert in baby posing and can provide a stress-free, relaxing experience for parents and babies. Melissa is an award-winning Raleigh Durham newborn photographer.

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

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Raleigh Newborn Photographer | Baby Christopher

I love being a Raleigh newborn photographer! What a sweet little boy I have to share today for all the fans of cute babies out there! This little darling is baby Christopher, and he was 18 days old for his Raleigh newborn photo session. He was awake for a good stretch and showed off his beautiful eyes, and then went to sleep and let me pose him for a good stretch, too! The perfect combination! His big sister was just so perfect and cooperative too. It is such a dream to work with this great family! I was so honored to have been chosen by them to capture these precious newborn memories.

It really thrills me every time I meet a new baby and get to share in these first few weeks of their lives. The parents are always in awe of their baby and how sleepy I get them during a newborn portrait session. If I had a dollar for every time I hear “can you just come home with us?”… I’d be pretty rich! 🙂 It’s really pretty easy because new babies love to sleep. They just need a full belly, and to be warm and soothing, and they’re usually out like a light! So bring them right on into my Wake Forest newborn photography studio and I’ll work my magic for your little bundle!

Here’s the adorable newborn boy Christopher!

If you’re in need of a baby photographer, you came to the right place! Melissa would be happy to welcome you into her comfortable, relaxing baby photo studio in the Raleigh / Wake Forest / Durham area! She’s an expert in baby posing and can provide a stress-free, relaxing experience for parents and babies. Melissa is an award-winning Raleigh Durham newborn photographer.

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Best Baby Photographer in Raleigh | Baby Riley

Best Baby Photographer in Raleigh

Looking for the best baby photographer in Raleigh? Precious baby girl Riley came into my Wake Forest newborn studio at 2.5 weeks old. She is the first baby to my son’s soccer coach, so this family was a special one to me! She has the most beautiful blonde hair, which was no surprise, as both of her parents are blonde. It was so fluffy and had a mind of its own, though, which made me laugh. Her mommy requested pinks, so of course, I made that happen. She’s a gorgeous baby, with great cheeks and the most perfect chub rolls! I enjoyed my time in the studio with her and her family and captured so many great poses and angles that show off her beauty. Here’s Riley…

If you’re in need of a baby photographer, you came to the right place! Melissa would be happy to welcome you into her comfortable, relaxing baby photo studio in the Raleigh / Wake Forest area! She’s an expert in baby posing and can provide a stress-free, relaxing experience for parents and babies. Melissa is an award-winning Raleigh Durham newborn photographer.

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

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Top 5 Baby Poses For Your Next Newborn Photo Session!

Top 5 Baby Poses For Newborn Photo Session

Before each newborn photo session, I always touch base with my clients to see what poses, setups, colors, etc. they’d like for their session. We always work together to bring the client’s ideas to life. I often find people trying to explain a pose to me that they love. Little do most people know that the newborn photography world actually has names for each pose! So I thought I’d put together a little cheat sheet for clients of the top five most popular poses that I get asked for. This way you can reference here and have a name for that pose you love!

1. The Froggy Pose – yes, can you believe this one is named Froggy? I don’t know who in the photography industry first came up with this (or why!), but that’s truly the name for this pose. By far, this is my most requested pose. I typically start each session with this pose to make sure we get the shot. I appreciate this pose because it’s a great way to show off a baby’s face.

And of course, I love a side angle shot of this same froggy pose too!

2. The “Bum Up” Pose – this one is pretty self-explanatory, because that cute little baby bum gets a boost up in the air! This is a really classic shot that most newborn photographers, no matter their skill level, should be able to achieve.

One thing I love about this pose is how much you can switch it up. Add a pair of pants or an outfit, a soft little wrap, and it looks totally different. Super-versatile!

3. Taco Pose – this is another hilariously named pose for newborns. I’m not sure how it got the name Taco, except maybe the body folded in half and feet rolled… it’s a stretch, so I don’t know! Taco happens to be one of my favorites because the toes just look soooo stinking cute to me in this pose!

4. The Tucked-In Pose – this pose is just the sweetest! One of my favorites (have I said that about every pose?!? Well, I love them all and I can’t help it!). I just love how natural and simple this pose is. And of course, it can be switched up by adding in some props, cute hats and headbands, and different colors.

And I love that we can achieve this pose in a prop as well!

5. The Side-Laying Pose – this pose is really simple and such a classic. Great for boys and girls, and always looks really lovely.

One of my favorite modifications to this pose is to add a teeny little pillow for the baby to snuggle. Oh, my heart!

Those are my five favorites, and most requested, poses! Of course, there are many, many more (another post for another day!). When you come in for your professional newborn photo session, feel free to request any of these poses, or any others you see and love on my website!

Be sure to book your session in advance. I’m currently booking into spring and summer!

Newborn Photographer | Baby Cooper

Introducing sweet little Cooper! He and his big brother were absolutely darling. I was happy to have them visit me for a Raleigh newborn portrait session. Cooper was about three weeks old when I met him, and boy was he perfect! Check out those cheeks! He was squishy and smiley, and such a handsome little guy. And his big brother was such a delight and so good with baby Cooper. They posed so sweetly together, and we were able to capture so many fantastic moments as memories for their family. I couldn’t believe how many times Cooper smiled during his photo session. Over and over again! My favorite smile was the shot with his brother gazing down on him – look for that photo down below. Cooper’s smile is so big, I couldn’t believe it. I took so many great shots of him – from the beloved “froggy” pose (immediately below on the left), to the macro (aka close-up) photos, to the myriad of sibling shots, to the bucket shots, to the snuggly, wrapped-up photos. So many amazing ones! This was such a great baby session, and I hope to see little Cooper for more photos as he grows up.

And for reference, this newborn session was a “Full” session, which is 2-3 hours of photoshoot time. All of my newborn sessions include the use of my huge prop supply – from blankets, hats, wraps, buckets, baskets, etc. – I have it all! And I have a tendency to deliver a lot more photos than promised… there always end up being a lot more great shots than expected. After having done this job for ten years, it’s become second nature and I can go quickly through the setups and photos while keeping the baby safe and calm.

Please reach out today if you would like more information on maternity, newborn, or baby’s first-year photo session!

If you’re searching for a newborn photographer near you, please reach out! I would be happy to welcome you into my comfortable, relaxing baby photo studio in the Raleigh / Wake Forest area! Please contact me through the links below, or email me directly at melissadevoephotography@gmail.com.

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Wake Forest Newborn Photographer | Baby Abigail

This scrumptious little baby is Abigail. Her parents have come to me for all three of their baby girls! And they drive SO FAR to come to have their newborn portraits done. I’m so honored and happy they’ve chosen me time after time. I’ve enjoyed getting to know them and meeting each of their sweet little girls. Abigail’s big sisters were so adorable with her, and I loved their sibling photos, along with their family photos. We had such a good time!

At each of this family’s newborn sessions, the Mom has requested green and purple for their setups. These colors are really special to this family because they were Mom and Dad’s wedding colors. I was happy to oblige each and every time. And each of their baby girls got outdoor shots, which are always my favorite! I’m glad Mom always delivered her babies during warmer months so we could make that happen with some nice green grass and leaves. Here are some of baby Abigail’s portraits from her Raleigh newborn photo session!

If you’re interested in a posed newborn photo session in the Raleigh, Durham and Wake Forest area, please contact me! I would be happy to welcome you into my comfortable, relaxing baby photo studio in Wake Forest! Please contact me through the links below, or email me directly at melissadevoephotography@gmail.com

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