Turning One, Erica Mulford Photography, Raleigh NC Children’s Photographer

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I watched this peanut grow since she was a little bean in her mama’s tummy! It has been so fun to watch her grow into the most beautiful, curious, and loving little girl!

Getting Mom & Dad in the Frame, Erica Mulford Photography

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I have been photographing this adorable sibling duo for a couple of years. This year I convinced mom and dad to join in and was so delighted to have them all in front of the camera! I may have even heard mom talk about their family photos next year :):)

The Last Field, Erica Mulford Photography, Raleigh NC Family Photographer

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Last year I found a field. A glorious field in the middle of Raleigh, just past the Chick-Fil-A and movie theatre. There is sat, a wondrous sight for a photographer. Within months, this field would be cut and cleared, making way for the next set of homes or shopping stores no doubt. I may or may not have shed a tear when I drove by after it was flattened. I am so lucky I was able to sneak a few families in before demolition.

Two Years Old, Erica Mulford Photography – Raleigh NC Children’s Photographer

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I hope I get to see this sweet face every fall until she graduates…college! Such a darling girl with the most beautiful eyes!

One Year Old! Raleigh Children’s Photographer, Erica Mulford Photography

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This sweet little New Yorker got spend some time with the trees and grass on his visit to Raleigh! Such a handsome little man <3<3

Sunshine Fields – Raleigh, NC Toddler & Child Photography

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I have had the honor of photographing this little beauty for two years in a row. She has the sweetest smile and the best belly laugh. She is simply irresistible and I look forward to her session every year! This is a very tiny peak into the last 15 minutes of her session <3<3

Big Brother, Little Sister – Raleigh, NC In-home Lifestyle Photographer

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I loved this session. I love how much personality comes out when kids show me their toys, their rooms, their lovies. In-home sessions are simply the best <3<3

Sunshine, Fields & Rain Boots :: McKay Family :: Raleigh, NC Family Lifestyle Photographer

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There is truly nothing more beautiful than looking at pictures of families in wide open fields, the sun dancing off the lens. Fields are my all-time favorite place to photograph a family. I love the undisturbed beauty, the chance to really be creative and free with my camera, the way I can play with light like in no other location. But let’s face it – a field, although a childhood fantasy of running your hands across the soft grass as you run barefoot, is actually the home to many (and when I say many, I mean millions of) bugs. And a little poison ivy. And if summer is still in the air, mosquitoes (which around here are more like a small bird). I fully explained all of this to mom when we were planning the location and she was all for it! I leapt for joy, dusted off my goulashes, packed the bug spray and got ready for what happens to be one of my favorite sessions, ever! You see, sometimes pain really is beauty! And if you want a truly magical experience in front of the camera, you must put yourself in what I like to call the photographers ‘zone of creativity’ – even if it means you’ll have a few itchies the next day (and even if that means you skip the sandals for more highly fashionable boots :) I could hardly narrow down my favorites for their gallery let alone this blog post :) EnJOY!