Baby Elizabeth | RALEIGH WAKE FOREST NC BABY PHOTOGRAPHER

Today I have a 3-month photo session to share! Elizabeth Grace came in for her 3-month studio portrait session as part of my Baby’s First Year package. Her parents opted for newborn, 3 month and 6 month photos because they’ll be moving away from Raleigh shortly. I’m sure you’ll remember her adorable Raleigh newborn session, but if not, click the link and go see her as an itty bitty newborn. She’s changed a lot in the last three months, and her hair is still amazing. It’s gotten a bit redder, and a bit longer, and it’s soooo precious and perfect! I only put one hat on her the whole session because I didn’t want to cover it up. She is a sweet, happy baby, and cooperated well for all of her outfit changes and different setups we put her through. I can’t wait to see her again soon for her 6-month session!!

Baby Ruby | RALEIGH DURHAM NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER

I was so excited to meet baby girl Ruby for her Raleigh newborn session! I photographed her older brother Eli a few years ago and of course was thrilled that they chose me to create more art for their home and to capture these memories for them. And baby Ruby was so gorgeous. I enjoyed snuggling her in my studio and getting to know her cute little personality! And her Mommy likes purple, which excited me. I love pulling out purple from my prop stash…. I have tons!!! I always style my sessions around my client’s color choices, and love to make sure everything is cohesive and flows together nicely for those who order albums with all of their portraits. Honestly, besides snuggling the babies, the styling of my sessions is one of my favorite things about this job. I love details, I love color, and I love things to be perfect!!! Type A? Who ME?!?! 🙂 Okay, back to sweet baby Ruby. Here’s a peek at her baby session in my Raleigh studio!

If you want photos like this of your newborn baby, please contact me! I’m currently taking bookings for 2016 maternity, newborn and baby’s first year sessions in the Raleigh Durham Cary Wake Forest, North Carolina area. Newborn and older baby sessions take place in my spacious and comfortable baby studio, while maternity sessions take place at gorgeous outdoor locations. Send me an e-mail, or contact me through my website contact form to discuss or book your session. Be sure to contact me early to reserve your space! I fill up quickly!

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Baby Matthew | RALEIGH NC NEWBORN BABY PHOTOGRAPHER

I have a really adorable baby boy to share with you all today!! Baby Matthew was my last newborn session of 2015, and shooting his Raleigh newborn session was a great way to close out the year! It was completely a year where baby girls were the majority for me. Then all of a sudden the tide changed in Raleigh at the end of the year and the baby boys made their comeback! This handsome little one came to the studio with his adoring and very sweet big brother, Jason. He was so wonderful with his new baby brother, so caring and kind. It was so adorable to see them together. And baby Matthew… what a doll he is! With his perfect little nose and lips and his cute little baby mo-hawk!! Just about the cutest little thing I’ve ever seen!! He was 12 days old when I got to meet him, which is the perfect age for a Raleigh newborn session with me! Here is a glimpse into his stunning gallery of images!

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Baby Joseph | RALEIGH DURHAM NC NEWBORN AND BABY PHOTOGRAPHER

Next up on the blog is the adorable little baby Joseph. He belongs to Michelle and Joe, who you may remember from their maternity session that I blogged a couple of months back. I was delighted to see them again, this time in my newborn studio, for some fun with their little guy Joseph. Michelle brought her Mom along, who is an aspiring newborn photographer, and I enjoyed talking shop with her and showing her some tips and tricks. Joseph was 10 days old for his newborn session, and he was such a stunner. He cooperated nicely and let me do a lot of fun setups with him. Here is a little peek at some of the photos from his newborn session!

If you want photos like this of your newborn, please contact me! I’m currently taking bookings for maternity, newborn and baby’s first year sessions in the Raleigh Durham Cary Wake Forest, North Carolina area. Be sure to contact me early to reserve your space!

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Baby Layton | RALEIGH DURHAM NC NEWBORN AND BABY PHOTOGRAPHER

Baby Layton has such a great name, doesn’t she? I did her session when she was 10 days old, and she was so perfect and sweet! I loved meeting her beautiful parents too. And I enjoyed doing some really fun setups with little Layton. She rocked them all! I absolutely adore her newborn portraits, and hope to see her again as she gets older! Here are some of my favorites from her first photo session!

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Honored | RALEIGH DURHAM NC NEWBORN BABY PHOTOGRAPHER

It’s always a nice honor and surprise when I receive a mention or award somewhere! 🙂 Photography Magazine selected me as one of the top newborn baby photographers in North Carolina for 2016. And a photo of mine was selected for the cover slot. What a treat for me!

To see more, follow this link: http://photographymagazine.com/photography-magazines-top-north-carolina-newborn-photographers-of-2016/

And what’s a post without a photo? Here’s sweet baby Matthew — a proper, full blog post will be coming for him soon. 🙂

Baby William | RALEIGH WAKE FOREST NC NEWBORN BABY PHOTOGRAPHER

Introducing sweet little William, at 14 days old! He was such a sweet little guy, and I loved my time with him. It was a nice change to have a baby boy in my Wake Forest newborn studio, since I’ve had such a long string of girls the past few months! I had just recently seen this family at my fall mini-sessions, and I photographed big brother James when he was a newborn too. So honored that they have come back to me again and again. They’re such a sweet family, and it’s fun to watch their family expand and their little ones grow up. So here is a look at handsome baby William’s Raleigh newborn baby session!

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Baby Emerson | RALEIGH WAKE FOREST NEWBORN BABY PHOTOGRAPHER

Oh sweet baby Emerson!! She is baby girl number 2 for this family. And I have to say, as always, what a huge compliment it is to me when families grow and continue to come to me for photos again and again. Not only do I love getting to be a part of their lives and seeing their babies grow, but it’s such an honor that they choose me to create their family’s heirlooms.

Baby Emmy was born weighing 10 pounds, 12 ounces and, oh, the rolls!!!!!!!! I love baby rolls! She was squishy and cute and just lovely in every way!! Here’s a peek at my session with baby Emmy!

If you want photos like this of your newborn, please contact me! I’m currently taking bookings for maternity, newborn and baby milestone sessions in the Raleigh Durham Cary Wake Forest, North Carolina area. Be sure to contact me early to reserve your space!

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Elizabeth Grace | RALEIGH DURHAM NEWBORN BABY PHOTOGRAPHER

Introducing the very sweet and adorable Elizabeth Grace. Her Mommy and Daddy purchased the Baby’s First Year package, so you’ll all be happy to know that you’ll be seeing plenty more of little Elizabeth on the blog here. I had such a great time with her, and feel so blessed that this family chose me to capture these memories of their newborn daughter. Here is a little peek at Elizabeth’s newborn session.

If you want photos like this of your newborn, please contact me! I’m also taking bookings for maternity, newborn and baby’s milestone sessions in the Raleigh Durham Cary Wake Forest, North Carolina area. Be sure to contact me early to reserve your space!

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Will’s One-Year Session | RALEIGH WAKE FOREST NC BABY CHILD PHOTOGRAPHER

This handsome little dude is Will and he’s recently turned one year old! He’s graduating my Baby’s First Year plan, which always makes me a little sad. I’ve enjoyed seeing him so much during his first year, and watching him grow and change. From his itty bitty newborn stage, to sitting, and now walking aaaaall over! I swear once little boys learn they can walk, it’s not long until they’re running and exploring and we’re chasing them! I had so much fun capturing Will at his one year session. He’s such a happy, great little boy!

If you want photos like this to remember your baby’s first year, please contact me! I’m taking bookings for maternity, newborn and Baby’s First Year sessions in the Raleigh Durham Cary Wake Forest, North Carolina area. Be sure to contact me early to reserve your space! I’m currently booking photo sessions for January 2016 and later.

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