Why You Should Book a Cake Smash Session for Your One-Year-OldRaleigh Photography Studio | Smithfield NC Your baby is turning ONE—cue the tears, the confetti, and of course… the cake! 🎂 A cake smash session is the perfect way to celebrate your little one’s first big milestone, and if you’re near Raleigh or Smithfield, NC, […]

Sleepy, Sweet, and a Little Bit Hoppy 🐰Claire Stanley Photography | Raleigh Newborn Photographer If you’re a sucker for holiday-themed cuteness (hi, same), you’re going to love this one. This Easter-themed posed newborn session was everything you’d want from a sleepy newborn shoot—snuggly, sweet, and full of spring vibes. This baby boy came to my […]

3 Things to Know Before Your Studio Newborn SessionClaire Stanley Photography | Raleigh Newborn Studio Photography You’ve booked a studio newborn photography session (yay!), but what now? Those tiny fingers, scrunchy faces, and sleepy little stretches? We’re going to capture all the magic but a little prep goes a long way in making your session […]

5 Important Questions to Ask Before Booking Your Wedding PhotographerClaire Stanley Photography | Raleigh Wedding Photographer Okay, so you’ve said YES, picked a date, maybe even locked down a venue—now it’s time to find your wedding photographer (hi 👋). But before you dive headfirst into dreamy Instagram feeds, here are 5 questions you NEED to […]

Why Every Mom Needs a Fresh 48 Newborn Session Hey mama, those first few days with your newborn are a blur, right? Between nursing, endless snuggles, and maybe a little sleep (if you’re lucky!), you might not realize just how quickly those teeny-tiny details are changing. But trust me—they are. That’s where a Fresh 48 […]

Mamas, You Deserve This! Why a Solo Maternity Studio Session is a Must Hey, beautiful mama-to-be! Growing a tiny human is no small feat—you’re literally creating life. That calls for some serious celebration, don’t you think? A maternity studio photography session right outside of Raleigh, North Carolina is the perfect way to honor this wild, […]

Let’s talk about a family photography session that had all the good vibes—sunshine, love, laughter, and one ridiculously photogenic golden doodle. Grace and Ryan, a super sweet couple from Clayton, North Carolina, traded in their running shoes and brought me along to one of their favorite local running trails in Clayton, North Carolina for a […]

Fall Family Fun at the Raleigh Art Museum Fall in Raleigh means cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice everything… and golden hour photo magic! As a Raleigh family photographer, one of my all-time favorite spots to capture that magic is the beautiful Raleigh Art Museum. Seriously, this place is a hidden gem for family photos—with tall golden […]

Welcome to the Blog – A Little About Me Hey Y’all! Welcome to my very first blog post! I’m so excited to finally launch this space where I can connect, share, and take you behind the scenes of my photography journey, as well as life outside the studio. Whether you’re here looking for a family […]