Lifestyle vs. Studio Newborn Sessions: What’s the Difference and Which is Right for You? One of the most common questions I get from new parents is: What’s the difference between a lifestyle newborn session and a studio newborn session? And honestly, it’s a great question because they offer two totally different vibes, and I love […]

NC State Senior Session | Raleigh Senior PhotographerGolden light, campus charm, and one seriously sweet grad ✨ NC State Senior Session | Raleigh Senior Photographer Senior year is such a huge moment—and celebrating it with a photo session is always a good idea! I recently had the BEST time with Toni, a gorgeous and confident […]

Smithfield Photographer Sweet + Smiley: A 6-Month Milestone Session in Smithfield, NCA “½ Dozen” donut theme for one adorable baby girl! 🍩✨ There’s something so special about that 6-month milestone—full of big smiles, wobbly sitting, and a personality that’s really starting to shine! This sweet baby girl totally stole the show at her milestone session […]

Why You Should Book a Cake Smash Session for Your One-Year-OldSmithfield Photography Studio 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, my cozy smithfield […]

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 Newborn Studio Photography SessionClaire Stanley Photography | Raleigh Newborn Studio Photography You’ve booked a Newborn studio 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 […]

5 Important Questions to Ask Before Booking Your Raleigh Wedding Photographer Claire 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 […]

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 […]