What if your first season of motherhood felt celebrated like the most transformative day of your life?
Tiny fingers gripping yours. Soft morning light spilling across your living room. The quiet moments, the laughter, the little gestures that matter most — this is a chapter of your story, captured exactly as it feels.
No posing for a complete stranger. No forcing fake smiles. No ticking clocks.
Just a raw, tender, fun experience you’ll remember forever.
Something that pulls you completely out of the routine and makes this moment feel extraordinary— because it is.
A photography experience that truly reflects these most special life events.
You don’t need a staged studio or a perfect setup to feel fully celebrated.
Capturing your first moments of motherhood (for the first or even sixth time) — the coos, the snuggles, the milk-drunkenness, the still, unforgettable minutes — is the perfect reason to stop, breathe, and honor this fleeting, precious season.
I’m here to help you create photographs you’ll fall in love with every single time you look at them on the walls of your home… memories you’ll pass down to your children's children.
I create photos that bring you back to that feeling.
Why Choose Appalachian Lens?
This isn’t just documentation — it’s an experience designed to honor your becoming.
Guided sessions so you feel relaxed and confident
Print credit so your photos live on your walls
Hand-edited photos for a timeless look
On-call birth coverage with intentional preparation
Thoughtful pre-session planning support
Heirloom albums designed to be held, not hidden on a phone.
Reviews
"Claire was so great! She was on time, communicated well, was reliable and went above and beyond. We thoroughly enjoyed working with her. The maternity photos came out great. Highly recommend."
Emily - Maryville, TN
"Claire was so sweet and gentle with my newborn! She captured some beautiful memories for us to look back on one day. She was professional and thorough in her work. I would definitely recommend her!"
Sarah - Athens, TN
Unveiling Beauty in EVERY
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I'm Claire and I'm so glad you found me!
Photography is my passion, and more than that — it’s how I capture the moments that shape your life.
The eye squinting laughs that turn into tears.
The quiet glances that speak to your heart.
The unplanned, in-between moments you’ll never forget.
I’m especially drawn to seasons of growth — pregnancy, the raw experience of birth, and the early years that pass faster than you realize — but I truly love documenting life as it unfolds at all stages.
Whether it’s just you, your partner, or the whole family, I’ll make sure you feel completely at ease — so your photos aren’t just beautiful, they feel undeniably you.
For the chapters that start everything.
While I’m deeply drawn to documenting motherhood and the sacred shift it brings, I also photograph the moments that come before it — proposals, engagements, intimate weddings, and elopements.
The lip-quivering yes.
The trembling hands as the ring is placed on your finger.
The vows spoken at the edge of a mountain.
Whether you're jumping into the excitement of marriage or stepping into the wonder of motherhood, these are the milestones that shape your life— and they deserve to be remembered with intention.
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