All flowers are beautiful in their own way, and that’s true for little girls too.

All flowers are beautiful in their own way, and that’s true for little girls too.

“A rose can never be a sunflower, and a sunflower can never be a rose. All flowers are beautiful in their own way, and that’s true for little girls too.”

A new baby marks the beginnings of all things – wonder, hope, and a beautiful dream of possibilities.

A new baby marks the beginnings of all things – wonder, hope, and a beautiful dream of possibilities.

“A new baby marks the beginnings of all things – wonder, hope, and a beautiful dream of possibilities.”

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

Awaiting great joy

Awaiting great joy

“To be pregnant is to be vitally alive, thoroughly woman, and distressingly inhabited. Soul and spirit are stretched – along with body – making pregnancy a time of transition, growth, and profound beginnings.”

– Anne Christian Buchanan

A love that speaks volumes in the simplest of terms

A love that speaks volumes in the simplest of terms

“I think that I see something deeper, more infinite, more eternal than the ocean in the
expression of the eyes of a little baby when it wakes in the morning and coos or laughs
because it sees the sun shining on its cradle.”

-Vincent Van Gogh

The love in our family flows strong and deep, leaving us memories to treasure forever

The love in our family flows strong and deep, leaving us memories to treasure forever

“The love in our family flows strong and deep, leaving us memories to treasure forever”

Waiting on a their sweet little baby boy

Waiting on a their sweet little baby boy

She overcomes the moments of her anguish when she feels her unborn baby move inside. They say to her "rest as much as you can" - but she feels the urgency to finish the beautiful nest she has created for her baby. Her hands are restless even when her feet are tired. She soon will pass through the door to motherhood.

Keeping Us Safe. Life During And After Covid-19

Keeping Us Safe. Life During And After Covid-19

“I want you all to know that YOUR health and the health of our families are the upmost importance to my business and something that is being carefully considered during this Corona Virus Pandemic.

Whenever it is safe to operate again please know i have taken many precautions to keep us all as safe as possible...”

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View fullsize Good news! I've opened up several new Fall session dates and times. I adore getting to meet new families so if you are still in need of updated family photos don't hesitate to reach out and I'll send all the details your way! ​​​​​​​​ .​​​​​​​​ .​​​​
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View fullsize Anyone remember floppy disks? How about CDs? How would you feel if the only images of you were saved on a floppy disk and you couldn't access them? ​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ Technology is ever evolving and who knows if your children will even be able to ac
View fullsize Friends! I have worked hard to create an incredible portrait experience and the cat is out the bag, LOLOLOLOL I am so thankful that you all love and appreciate the portraits we create as much as I do! ​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ Today, the most beautiful famil
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View fullsize I get so many DMs about this one particular question and figured it would be good to take a quick moment to give you a little more insight about my studio wardrobe and if indeed I will have something you want to wear! The answer is Girl, I've got you
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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
View fullsize Fall outdoor spots are nearly gone, friends! There are only so many weekends in any given month and beautiful golden outdoor sessions happen at a specific time during the evening only. ​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ I can accommodate three or four more outdoor se
 

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