This post, Raleigh newborn photographer fairy gardens, happens to be my favorite. Why you might ask? Well it’s because when I moved my studios from Holly Springs to Raleigh in 2013 I had a goal. My goal was to build specific areas to take outdoor newborn portraits. It was the plan that these areas would be called the newborn fairy gardens. Taking newborn’s photos outside is something I have always done. However, my Holly Springs portrait studio did not have as many options for photographing infants outside because there was not much shade. Now with my studio on a well established and large piece of property my vision has come to life. The yard is amazing; it’s the perfect place for adding an outdoor studio space. I work in the gardens hours each week to provide my customers with the outdoor newborn portraits they love. After almost 6 years my vision for my fairy gardens has been met. As I plant mostly perennial flowers, every year the gardens just keep getting better. There are so many flowers here that we joke about them growing out of a crack in the driveway. If you are looking for a Raleigh newborn photographer and like the fairy gardens, let’s get you on my calendar.
I am always working on my newborn fairy gardens in Raleigh. Here are descriptions of some of my outdoor studio areas. The first garden is a traditional garden which has a variety of wispy blooms that cover the ground and rise up over the newborns to surround them top to bottom in gorgeous color. The ground has beautiful flagstone and tumbled brick to add texture and dimension to the images. The sun rises to the side of the garden which creates lovely highlights. This is also a nice area for afternoon shots with young children or toddlers.
The second garden I made is my favorite garden. I call it the Greek fairy garden. This one was the idea behind the fairy gardens six years ago. Grapes dangle down from the perfectly tipped grapevine. A tunnel of light is right behind your newborn as they sleep peacefully under the overhanging grape leaves that protect them from direct sun. I planted so many flowers around the grapevine it’s just amazing. My gorgeous swing hangs just inches from the ground for a safe but ethereal look for your newborn boy or girl. Wood buckets and baskets are hold newborns in just the right location to make these images just shine.
Recently, I have been devoting my time to creating a special fairy garden for baby boys. This garden is called the Woodland fairy garden as it hosts many richly colored plants such as hosta, ivy, fern and periwinkle. The area also has drift wood, brick, logs and moss. It gives me just the right back ground texture for little boys. These little boys are so adorable in the woodland animal bonnets that I ordered for the area. My special vendors are so talented. They help to make my outdoor newborn portraits exactly what I want them to be.
Alongside the Woodland fairy garden I have created several featured areas that were specifically built to tonally match certain newborn props that I provide for my clients. I have blankets, baskets, buckets, bonnets, headbands, rompers and wraps that pull the background colors of these particular areas to give your images just the right look.
There is no need for any customer to shop for their newborn session. After 15 years in the newborn photography business I have an enormous collection of gorgeous accessories. You may browse through them when you come in for your new baby’s session. All of my props are purchased from researched and highly rated vendors. They were designed to fit the newborn, are made from the finest angora, merino wool and natural organic fibers and add to the portraits magical look.
Feel free to look through many of my newborn images, studio or garden, by going right to my newborn gallery. Keep up with my recent photo shoots by following this link to MICHELLE STUDIOS Facebook Page.
Do you know someone who is expecting and may like to read my blog post Raleigh newborn photographer fairy gardens? If so I would love for you to share. Just copy the link about and send it to them. Thank you so much. If you would like to book a session with me please call me at 919-637-7985 or send me an email. Some customers book months in advance to secure a spot. The gardens are lit properly for mornings so that does limit the amount of newborn’s I can take in a week.
