Hi! I'm Stacey.

I’m an interior design and lifestyle photographer, specializing in authentic images that speak to our hearts - the ones that remind us how beautiful real life is.

I have worked as a professional photographer in homes for more than 9 years, documenting the lives of growing families - as well as the design surrounding those lives.

I also shoot commercial photography for small businesses and major brands like Madewell and Cottages and Bungalows Magazine. I offer photography mentoring through one-on-one workshops to help established photographers hone their skills and to help those new to the craft to shoot in manual mode.

I live in Cary, North Carolina with my husband, three sons, and curly-haired little dog, and I’m one of only a handful in the state to have been selected with the distinction of Click Pro Elite. 

Contact me at stacey@sma-photography.com or ~

More about me:

  • Making people laugh is my favorite.

  • Traveling to new places (and eating the food!) makes my heart sing.

  • I'm equally thrilled to get home and sleep in my own bed.

  • I love being back in my home state of North Carolina after many years away with my Air Force husband (now retired)!

  • Even though I'm often overwhelmed by how hard it is, being a mom has been my dream job for as long as I can remember.

  • I wouldn't trade the life I have for the world.

I look forward to helping you hold onto this exact moment in time.

xo-  Stacey

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My youngest got out a photo album a couple nights ago to flip through at bedtime. Before long, I could hear all of three of them in his room, giggling, and remembering all sorts of things that had been forgotten - incredible Halloween costumes, blue
We’ve lived in our (forever? long term?) home for 5 months now, and I FINALLY used my “real camera” to take a few photos of my own family in this house - my older 2, really, home for a teacher workday. There are a million reasons I
I’ve realized this current stage of life for me feels very much like when my boys were newborns. I get WAY more sleep (thank goodness!), but with 2 in high school, 1 in middle school, and 0 with driver’s licenses, my whole world revolves
A few of the super sweet moments with this lovely family of three (plus puppy!). There’s no place like home. ❤️
I’ve always loved a sitting area in a bedroom. 🩵 Design: @thecarolinahome
Happy 1st of September! Another cooler day is reminding me that fall is coming! Are you a fall person? I’m always sad when the days shorten, but I can’t say I’ll miss the mosquitoes or the 90+ degree temps!
I firmly believe your home is the absolute best location for a newborn shoot. It’s where your baby’s story begins and the place you’ll all want to look back at years and years from now, regardless of whether you’re still there
It’s a joy to photograph functional and beautiful design. This is a kitchen that’s set up to be enjoyed in every way! Design: @thecarolinahome
Loved photographing this sweet boy for his family. It’s truly a joy to capture real moments at home for my clients. There are always the must haves, but the in betweens are where my heart lies.
Simple and elegant powder room? Yes, please!🩵 Design: @thecarolinahome

See my family's Day in the Life photo session and get a glimpse of our real, every day life back in 2016 HERE.

Educational writing and photos published on Clickin Moms Blog, Photodoto, Digital Photo Mentor, and Photographer Hack.

Photography published in Dear Photographer Magazine, Edible Magazine, Cottages and Bungalows Magazine, and Tasting Panel Magazine.

Albuquerque newborn photography - dear photographer.jpg

The Aug-Sept 2018 Special Edition Issue