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Meet Magdalena Stefanek Photography — Your Raleigh Wedding Photographer Hi! I’m Magdalena—though friends and clients call me Maggie. I’m the heart and lens behind Magdalena Stefanek Photography, a Raleigh wedding photographer specializing in timeless, editorial, and documentary-style wedding photography. Your love story deserves to be told with authenticity, elegance, and heart—and I’m here to help […]

Weddings

Working with Magdalena Stefanek Photography

Magdalena Stefanek Photography, a Raleigh wedding photographer holding her canon camera and smiling

A Timeless Love Story at All Saints Chapel As a Raleigh wedding photographer, I’ve had the joy of documenting countless love stories throughout North Carolina. From sweeping countryside estates to elegant downtown venues, the Triangle area offers a stunning variety of wedding locations. Yet, among them all, All Saints Chapel in downtown Raleigh stands out as one […]

Weddings

All Saints Chapel Raleigh Wedding

You’re on cloud nine—and rightfully so! The love of your life just popped the question, and now you’re officially engaged. There’s a sparkle on your finger, butterflies in your stomach, and a future full of love ahead of you. This is the moment you’ve dreamed about, and the joy is absolutely real. But as soon […]

Weddings

5 stress free wedding planning tips

Event Photography in Raleigh, NC – capturing Cooking for the Kids: A Night of Culinary Excellence and Community Giving Hosted by Overflowing Hands, a 100% volunteer-led organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and families, Cooking for the Kids was about more than just food—it was about making a difference. As an event photographer, there is […]

Events

Event Photography in Raleigh NC

Gourmet appetizer nicely presented on a black plate. Food photographer Raleigh, NC

Valentine’s Day is often centered around romance, but Galentine’s Day—February 13th—is all about celebrating the incredible women in your life! Whether you’re single, taken, or somewhere in between, a Galentine’s party is the perfect excuse to gather your girlfriends for a night of good time, and lasting memories. Every great party needs a theme, and […]

Events

The Galentine’s Day Party Guide

As a Raleigh wedding photographer, I’ve had the pleasure of working at some of the most beautiful venues in North Carolina. Yet, there’s one location that stands out for its elegance, charm, and versatility—The Bradford in New Hill. Located on 12 acres, this venue offers a unique blend of European countryside sophistication with the warmth […]

Events, Weddings

The Bradford NC

Your Story, Authentically Told – A Personalized Approach to Wedding Photography in Raleigh, NC As a wedding photographer in Raleigh, NC, my mission is to deliver not just beautiful photographs, but an exceptional photography experience to couples who want to preserve one of the most significant and emotional days of their lives. I strive to […]

Weddings

Wedding Photographer Raleigh NC

bride and groom portraits under an oak tree. raleigh wedding photographer

There’s something incredibly magical about childhood, especially in those early years when everything is new and full of wonder. Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing an adorable 3-year-old girl in my Wake Forest studio. She wore the sweetest blue and white dress, and her bright eyes and joyful spirit lit up the room. As […]

Family, Portraits

Kids Portraits Wake Forest NC

wake forest children portraits

Without a doubt, mini Sessions are popular among families with kids. These sessions are shorter than regular photo sessions and last about 15-20 minutes, which makes them more affordable. If you are wondering if a mini-session is right for you, you’d need to decide if a shorter session in one location with about 10 final […]

Family, Portraits

Mini Session Wake Forest, NC

mini sessions in Wake Forest, NC. A family of four smiling at the camera in a fall forest.

Located in the heart of historic downtown Raleigh, NC The Merrimon-Wynne House is a perfect venue to host a wedding. This location is popular among locals as well as couples coming from different states. When it comes to charming southern weddings filled with elegance and beauty, there are few places as enchanting as the Merrimon-Wynne […]

Weddings

Spring wedding at Merrimon-Wynne House

Merrimon-Wynne Wedding Photographer. Bride and groom walking holding hands on the back porch of the Main House at Merrimon-Wynne in Raleigh, NC.

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