What to Wear for Spring Family Photos in Raleigh, NC Spring in Raleigh, NC is truly one of the most beautiful times of year for family photos. The weather starts to warm up, but it’s not humid and sticky like summer yet. The grass turns green again, trees fill out, and blooms start popping up. […]

What to Expect During Your Newborn Session If you’re preparing for a newborn session, here’s the good news: this experience is meant to be easy. Newborn sessions are slow, flexible, and completely baby-led — with lots of breaks, snuggles, and grace built in. As a Clayton newborn photographer, my goal is to create a calm […]

What to Expect During Your Maternity Photography Session Pregnancy is such a unique season — one that deserves to be documented in a way that feels natural, comfortable, and true to you. If you’re considering a maternity session and wondering what the experience is like, this post will walk you through exactly what to expect. […]

What to Expect During Your Family Photography Session | Claire Stanley Family Photographer If you’re planning family photos and wondering what a session actually looks like — especially with kids involved — you’re not alone. One of the most common questions I hear is what families will be doing during their session. Family sessions with […]

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 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 cozy […]

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 […]