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Stacey Rae Photography

Family Photographer based in Holly Springs North Carolina. Indoor and outdoor portraits.

09/01/2026

A typical cake smash session in my studio is equal parts adorable, chaotic, and completely unpredictable.

We start with a few sweet, clean portraits before the cake makes its appearance. Then comes the fun part… tiny fingers in icing, curious little tastes, big smiles, questionable expressions, and usually at least one moment where someone decides they are absolutely not touching that cake.

Every baby is different, and that’s what I love most. Some dive straight in, some delicately pick at the frosting, and some are far more interested in the cake stand than the actual cake.

There is no pressure for the “perfect” smash. The best photos come from letting your little one explore, play, and simply be themselves.

And honestly? The messy moments usually end up being everyone’s favorite.

Because turning one only happens once, and I think it deserves to be celebrated with cake.

08/26/2026

I was going to put this in stories but ended up being a long video so I made it into a reel. FALL MINIS are officially posted. Please find the link in my bio. Cannot wait for another incredible season.

08/25/2026

There’s something so fun about creating a set that ties right into their little personality, and thanks to my girl Partin's Creations this basketball-themed cake was the perfect centerpiece for this sweet boy’s first birthday.

And then there’s the reality of photographing a ONE year old who is already walking…

You can have the cutest set, the perfect cake, and everything beautifully styled, and suddenly your little guy decides, “Actually, I think I’ll just walk away now.”

And he does.

So we play, we redirect, we move fast, and we let them be who they are. Sometimes the best images happen in those little in-between moments anyway.

Because a walking one year old may make the session a little more challenging, but it also gives you so much personality to capture.

08/24/2026

Game day, but make it cake.

This little guy brought his Celtics spirit to the studio for a birthday celebration filled with basketball, big smiles, and a whole lot of cake. And honestly, I think we have a future MVP on our hands.

08/07/2026

Fun, exciting and chaotic in the best way. This family really embraced the messy and it made for some incredible images. Family portraits are always fun and interesting but this one really took the cake. Angela Curley can’t wait to see what you come up with for next year

07/28/2026

When you’re looking for a session that’s a little less posed and a whole lot more fun… this is it.

A white sheet. Soft pastel paints. Five personalities. Endless laughter.

The best part? It’s not about keeping everyone clean or getting the “perfect” smile. It’s about letting kids be kids, parents joining in, and creating memories that are just as colourful as the photos themselves.

These are the moments you’ll want to remember years from now.

Would your family be brave enough to make a masterpiece together?

07/24/2026

Some photo sessions are about smiling at the camera.

These are about letting go.

Throwing paint. Running wild. Laughing until your cheeks hurt. Getting a little messy and not caring one bit.

This sweet family of five showed up ready to have fun, and they absolutely embraced every colorful moment. Mom and Dad jumped right in with their three little ones, and that’s exactly what made this session so special.

Years from now, the paint will be long gone, the kids will be taller, and life will look completely different. But these photos will bring them right back to this season. They’ll remember the giggles, the chaos, the fun colors, and what it felt like to simply be together.

Because the best family photos don’t just show what you looked like.
They remind you how it felt.

If you’ve been looking for a family session that’s a little different, this is your sign to make some memories.

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