Sunset Mini Session, Raleigh NC Family Photographer

8 / 8 / 17

When families book mini sessions, it usually means I get to see them twice every year! I love watching these littles grow! I love capturing each stage, see their smiles come alive, their relationships with one another deepen. It warms my heart to be able to spend a little time that lasts a lifetime <3

Little Explorer, Raleigh NC Lifestyle Newborn Photographer, Erica Mulford Photography

8 / 8 / 178 / 8 / 17

Let me tell you a little secret that I discovered after my last baby was born; babies do not belong in baskets, they belong in mama’s arms. And now that my little baby is almost four, I can tell you from experience that the images you will treasure the most will be the ones where you see your baby in the room you made for him, surrounded by the place you called home, where you fell in love all over again.

Wildflower ART Mini Sessions, Erica Mulford Photography – Freelense Artist

11 / 4 / 1511 / 4 / 15

Freelensing Art Minis are becoming my favorite sessions. This session was no exception with two of my favorite little people! We met at a wildflower field and these two got to explore as I followed them around! I am not sure they even felt like they were being photographed! I am always humbled to be hired for a session that speaks to my heart and allows me to truly be an artist <3<3

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

7 / 9 / 15

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

Freelensing Strawberry ART Minis – Erica Mulford Photography, Raleigh Children’s Photographer

5 / 20 / 15

When I discovered freelensing earlier this year, I fell in love. Finally, a way to break free from perfection, from tack-sharp images and perfect composition (or the ‘ugh’ from not achieving them). I found a new way to capture my world that was interesting to look at, that pulled me in. But, taking a million freelensed pictures of my own kids is just fine and dandy because they are for me, and me alone. When I decided to offer these to clients, I knew that I would only get a few families (if I was lucky!) and that I would have to explain what they would be getting in their gallery three times to make sure they would not be disappointed with the outcome. I decided strawberry picking would be the perfect setting; no posing, no direction, and very little interaction because I knew my little clients would be so distracted by picking and eating strawberries that they would hardly notice me. I was nervous uploading the pictures, but when I saw the perfectly imperfect sessions before my eyes, all of my nerves melted away. Here are a few shots of the three wonderful families that trusted me as an artist with something new and creative <3<3

This was my practice session with my own kiddos to make sure I could pull it off for my clients. Please jump back to Facebook and let me know what you think!! XOxo