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Outdoor Family Photography Near Me / Family Cake Smash Photography Raleigh, NC

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Outdoor Family Photography Near Me / Family Cake Smash Photography Raleigh, NC

Discover the magic of outdoor family photography and family cake smash sessions in Raleigh, NC. Capture the essence of familial love against stunning natural backdrops or in our cozy studio. Cherish every moment with our skilled photographers, preserving your family's journey for a lifetime.

“What I like about photographs is that they capture a moment that's gone forever, impossible to reproduce.” – Karl Lagerfeld

“What I like about photographs is that they capture a moment that's gone forever, impossible to reproduce.” – Karl Lagerfeld

“What I like about photographs is that they capture a moment that's gone forever, impossible to reproduce.” – Karl Lagerfeld

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His Mama's Joy - Professional Family Photography Session

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His Mama's Joy - Professional Family Photography Session

Fall Family Portraits! A yearly tradition of love, happiness, and togetherness!

Glorious golden hour family portrait sessions filled with love, laughter and togetherness

Glorious golden hour family portrait sessions filled with love, laughter and togetherness

Some of the best moments to share with family are those moments just when the Sun starts to set. There’s no struggle, no hurry, just another beautiful evening full of happiness, laughter and togetherness.

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Keep your face to the sun and you will never see the shadows.

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Keep your face to the sun and you will never see the shadows.

Keep your face to the sun and you will never see the shadows

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​A mother’s arms are made of tenderness

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​A mother’s arms are made of tenderness

​”A mother’s arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them”.

You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them

You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them

‘You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.’ -Desmond Tutu

Mothers and their children … there’s no bond so strong in the entire world. No love so instantaneous and forgiving.

Mothers and their children … there’s no bond so strong in the entire world. No love so instantaneous and forgiving.

Mothers and their children … there’s no bond so strong in the entire world. No love so instantaneous and forgiving. -Gail Tsukiyama

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Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.

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Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.

Family is not an important thing. It’s everything. -Michael J. Fox

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Outdoor Baby & Family Photoshoot Raleigh, NC

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Outdoor Baby & Family Photoshoot Raleigh, NC

A birthday is the first day of another lovely year. A year of new tomorrows that are shining, bright and clear. A year of possibilities as endless as the sky, and a chance to accomplish everything you try.

Outdoor Family Photography Session In Raleigh, NC

Outdoor Family Photography Session In Raleigh, NC

“Being a part of a family means you are a part of something very wonderful. It means you will love and be loved for the rest of your life.” – Lisa Weed

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View fullsize Some of you may already know this...​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ I try my best to chat with every new client on the phone before they reserve a session with me? No, I'm not trying to hard sell you anything and NO I don't base your investment on talking to you,
View fullsize Isn't he adorable!!!​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ Friends, if you’re expecting a baby in 2023, the very best time to get your Signature or Collective sessions on my calendar is by 20 weeks. I reserve less than 10 due dates per month so that I can provide
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Mika James Amaya is a family photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, babies, and children in Raleigh, North Carolina, and the surrounding areas.  Mika uses natural light and organic settings to create emotion-filled images that speak volumes in the most elegant terms.

MATERNITY, NEWBORN & FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY IN RALEIGH