It's no secret that JC Raulston Arboretum is one of my favorite locations to use in the spring.  What I love the most is that every time I go, something different is blooming.  When I can, I try to arrive early and walk around the arboretum, just enjoying the plants before I meet my clients.  It's a wonderful place and I've been visiting the gardens for over 15 years.  

Of all the sessions I love to do at Raulston, my favorite has to be babies, especially those that are sitting up.  This is a great spot for 6 month sessions.  There are plenty of clean and beautiful little paths, benches and other things for babies to sit on, crawl on, and explore.  There are plenty of low growing flowers that can be photographed with the baby.  I also like it because it's stroller friendly and doesn't require a lot of walking.  

Take a peek into this adorable little girl's session.  We had her newborn session back in October and did this session when she turned 6 months in the spring.  She was such a happy baby.  I really enjoyed getting to see her and her family again.  

Raleigh Family Photographer - A baby session at Raulston ArboretumRaleigh Family Photographer - A baby session at Raulston Arboretum

Raleigh Cary Apex Holly Springs Fuquay Varina Spring Baby Photography Session at Raulston Arboretum. Raleigh Cary Apex Holly Springs Fuquay Varina Spring Baby Photography Session at Raulston Arboretum.

Raleigh Family Photographers - A brother and sister sit in the grass during a family portrait session.Raleigh Family Photographers - A brother and sister sit in the grass during a family portrait session.

Raleigh NC Family Photographer - a baby sitting among flowers during a photo session at Raulston Arboretum.Raleigh NC Family Photographer - a baby sitting among flowers during a photo session at Raulston Arboretum.

Raleigh NC Family Photographer - a baby sitting among flowers during a photo session at Raulston Arboretum.Raleigh NC Family Photographer - a baby sitting among flowers during a photo session at Raulston Arboretum.

A family during a photography session in Raleigh NC. A family during a photography session in Raleigh NC.

A family during a photography session in Raleigh NC. A family during a photography session in Raleigh NC.

Raleigh Family Photographer digital packages with print release - a brother and sister at Raulston ArboretumRaleigh Family Photographer digital packages with print release - a brother and sister at Raulston Arboretum

It is always a great pleasure and honor to photograph babies throughout their first year of life.  If you'd like more information on a Baby's First Year package, click here or send me an email at erica@ericacourtinephotography.com.  I serve families in the Raleigh, NC area, including Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, and Fuquay Varina.