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 […]

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 […]

Hey mama! I am Claire a newborn and family photographer and this is why I think you should hire a Raleigh fresh 48 photographer. Those first hours after your baby is born are pure magic, aren’t they? You’re staring at this brand new little person thinking how is this baby actually mine? The tiny fingers. […]

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 […]