Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Raleigh Wedding & Newborn Photographer in Wake Forest, NC
Michelle Gunton Photography has been dedicated to capturing life's most significant moments for over 17 years. Specializing in wedding, maternity, and newborn photography, the business combines artistic vision with a deep understanding of human connection to create timeless images. Our approach prioritizes genuine emotions and movement, ensuring each photograph reflects the unique story of every client. Based in Youngsville, NC, just north of Wake Forest, we serve Raleigh, Wake Forest, and surrounding areas with personalized attention.Our reputation for excellence is built on years of experience, technical expertise, and a commitment to making every session comfortable and memorable. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality results that exceed expectations while maintaining a client-centered focus. From intimate maternity sessions to dynamic wedding coverage, our work speaks to the beauty of authentic storytelling through photography.
Services
Wedding Photography
Maternity Photography
Newborn Photography
Engagement Photography
Wedding Videography
Family Photography
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 17+ years of experience in capturing weddings, maternity, and newborn milestones.
- Our movement-oriented approach creates dynamic, emotionally authentic photographs.
- We provide a safe, comfortable environment for newborn photography sessions.
- We specialize in personalized storytelling tailored to each client's unique narrative.
- Our team maintains a proven track record of artistic excellence and client satisfaction.
Associations and certifications
- Artistic Guild of Wedding Photojournalists (AGWPJA)
What people say
Artistic excellence
Genuine emotion capture
Professional expertise
Personalized approach
Beautiful compositions
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography captures the essence of your special day with artistic precision and emotional authenticity. Using movement-oriented techniques, we document ceremonies and celebrations in Raleigh, Wake Forest, and surrounding areas. With 17+ years of experience, we ensure every important moment is preserved through dynamic compositions and natural storytelling.
Newborn Photography
Specialized newborn sessions focus on capturing delicate details in a safe, controlled environment. We create timeless images of infants up to three months old using gentle posing techniques and specialized props. Our studio north of Wake Forest provides a comfortable setting for families seeking professional baby photography services.
Maternity Photography
Maternity sessions celebrate the beauty of pregnancy through elegant compositions and natural settings. We offer both studio and outdoor options at locations like E. Caroll Joyner Park in Wake Forest. Our approach emphasizes emotional connection and the unique journey of motherhood with personalized styling guidance.
Engagement Photography
Engagement sessions focus on capturing authentic connections between couples in scenic locations across Raleigh and Wake Forest. We specialize in creating relaxed, fun experiences that showcase relationships through dynamic movement and natural interactions with urban and natural backdrops.
Wedding Videography
Professional wedding videography services preserve your special day with cinematic storytelling techniques. Our $2500 package includes highlights reel production with professional audio capture and multi-angle coverage. We combine documentary-style footage with artistic editing to create emotional narratives that complement our photographic services.
People
Michelle Gunton
Owner & Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer with 18+ years specializing in weddings, maternity, and newborn photography. Recognized as #1 artistic wedding photojournalist in the USA by AGWPJA. Based in Youngsville, NC, serving Raleigh and Wake Forest areas with personalized attention.
Questions
What photography services do you specialize in?
We specialize in wedding, maternity, newborn, engagement photography, and wedding videography services for clients in Raleigh, Wake Forest, and surrounding areas.
How long have you been in business?
Michelle Gunton Photography has been serving clients for over 18 years with a focus on capturing life's important moments.
Do you offer wedding videography?
Yes, we offer professional wedding videography services with cinematic highlights packages starting at $2500.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Raleigh, Wake Forest, and surrounding North Carolina areas from our studio located north of Wake Forest.
How do you approach newborn photography?
We prioritize safety and comfort using gentle posing techniques in a controlled studio environment to capture natural newborn details.
Can we schedule maternity and newborn sessions together?
Yes, we offer combined maternity and newborn packages to document your complete family journey from pregnancy through early infancy.
