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Michelle Gunton Photography Michelle Gunton Photography is an award winning maternity and newborn photographer in Raleigh, NC. Rated top 20 best newborn photographers in Raleigh, Wake Forest, and Zebulon.
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Newborn Can I just say I LOVE being a Raleigh Newborn Photographer. There is nothing better than being able to capture and preserve those first few days of life of your precious little baby.

I’m recognized for my creative perspective and artistic portraits of newborns but if you are looking for more natural baby posing I can do that too.

I would be honored to be chosen to capture this special time in your life.
Raleigh Lifestyle Newborn Photography by Michelle Gunton Photography. Michelle has 2 options for lifestyle newborn photos. A photoshoot at your home eliminates the need for driving, planning, and getting your baby out. Lifestyle photography is realistic and tells a story. A session in my portrait studio is the second choice I give new parents.
Like most parents I know that the days go by slowly but the years fly by fast. That's why photography is so important. As a Raleigh Family Photographer, my style is between documentary (capturing real moments as they unfold), and traditional portraits. We all know that kids probably wont sit the in the same spot forever so my philosophy is let them have fun. I'll capture a wide variety of photos showcasing your families true personalities.
Raleigh Maternity Photography by Michelle Gunton Photography. I believe women who are pregnant gain a more enhanced beauty. I approach maternity sessions from a stand point of I want the mom to feel beautiful and embrace her new belly bump. My maternity photos are unique in posing, lighting and angles.
Newborn sessions take place in my home studio in Youngsvile, NC which is perfectly prepared for your newborn. I keep the room at a toasty 76 degrees so baby is comfortable being photographed without clothes. I urge you to dress light. I understand it may be a little intimidating traveling with your new baby.
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Dhatri Jain
Sep 24, 2021
Michelle is extremely professional with her work. We got our newborn's photoshoot done by her. We took a look at her gallery initially and were sold out. Her work quality is top notch and she doesn't settle for anything lesser than perfection. With newborns one can imagine how extremely challenging it is to take photos, Michelle was so patient and didn't give up until she got the perfect shot. We highly recommend her to anyone looking to get their newborn photoshoot done. We would love to get more family photoshoots done by her in future.
Andora Gandy Hinton
Jun 14, 2021
Hands down! Best photographer ever! We were married on August 8, 2020. I wish there were 100 stars or more to rate Michelle, although that still would not be enough. My husband and I thought Michelle was awesome before we even met her at the wedding, but when we met her all the things we thought about her were much greater than what we could have ever imagined.

If you are looking for wedding photos with a little twist, Michelle is your photographer. She is so fun and very candid about what will work and what won't. She will put you FIRST, every single time. She wants to capture the true essence of who you and your husband are.we loved that! When we got our photos, we were floored. We could not believe that what she took is what we actually received.

I could go on and on and on, there are not enough words. Michelle is awesome! We wish that we could do it all over again and have her take our pictures just to see what other brilliant ideas she would come up with. If you are looking for a photographer, hire her TODAY! She not only genuinely cares, but she will also give you some amazing photos that you can cherish forever! Thank you Michelle!
Nicole Droz
Apr 26, 2021
Michelle has been photographing my family since 2013. She has always been professional, courteous, and amazingly talented. Every time we have a photo session with her we have a new favorite family photo. We have used Michelle for family photos, maternity photos, newborn photos and everything in between. We will continue to drive almost 2 hours to ensure we have pictures from her.

She is incredibly talented, pays attention to detail, and always delivers our pictures in a timely manner. Everything about Michelle is professional and we are thankful for all of her hard work, ability, and skill. I highly recommend you look no further for a photographer and book Michelle! She's amazing!
Andrew Fisher
Mar 11, 2021
Michelle photographed our newborn girl 7 days after birth. Michelle's studio is perfect for newborn shoots and has many great options for backgrounds/scenes. She exercised great care when posing our baby, provided all the outfits, and provided us amazing photographs 1 week later. My wife and I highly recommend Michelle for wow-dropping newborn shoots with an artistic flair.
Brittany Davis
Dec 20, 2020
Michelle has gone above and beyond my expectations for our maternity shoot as well as our newborn photoshoot. She was so gentle with our brand new daughter and yet captured such graceful and beautiful shots. We will definitely be working with her for future photoshoots and would give her more than 5 stars if that were even allowed. Thank you, Michelle. We are so happy we got to work with you to have beautiful photos to reflect back on for forever!
William Hinton
Nov 07, 2020
I'll start by saying that Michelle Gunton is by far one of the best in the business and that is no exaggeration. Not only does her work speak for her talents but she is all about business and she knows what she's doing. When my wife and I booked her to do our wedding we had no doubts that we were making the right choice after our first call with her.

Through the entire process of planning she made sure that we were all on the same page and walked through everything that we needed to know in-order to be sure that were getting exactly what were paying for. Despite Michelle being a seasoned vet in the photography world with many accolades that showcase her talents she is also very flexible and willing to work with you on the vision you have for your event needs.

My wife and I have just recently received the photos from our wedding just recently and to say they are are phenomenal would be an understatement. Truly the product of her work is utterly-incomprehensible and we could not have picked a better photographer all around. Having someone who not only knows their craft but also provides a high level of customer service, courteous and personable through it all, offers more than reasonable prices based on her level of service and goes above and beyond to ensure satisfaction is everything you could ask for in a business. Thank you Michelle for all that you do and have done for us and we cannot wait to use you again for our next endeavor!
Dhatri Jain
Oct 05, 2020
Michelle is extremely professional with her work. We got our newborn’s photoshoot done by her. We took a look at her gallery initially and were sold completely. Her work quality is top notch and she doesn’t settle for anything lesser than perfection. With newborns one can imagine how extremely challenging it is to take photos, Michelle was so patient and didn’t give up until she got the perfect shot. We highly recommend her to anyone looking to get their newborn photoshoot done. We would love to get more family photoshoots done by her in future.
Brittany Davis
Aug 04, 2020
Michelle has gone above and beyond my expectations for our maternity shoot as well as our newborn photoshoot. She was so gentle with our brand new daughter and yet captured such graceful and beautiful shots. We will definitely be working with her for future photoshoots and would give her more than 5 stars if that were even allowed. Thank you, Michelle. We are so happy we got to work with you to have beautiful photos to reflect back on for forever!!!!
Nicole Droz
Jul 02, 2020
Michelle has been photographing my family since 2013. She has always been professional, courteous, and amazingly talented. Every time we have a photo session with her we have a new favorite family photo. We have used Michelle for family photos, maternity photos, newborn photos and everything in between. We will continue to drive almost 2 hours to ensure we have pictures from her.

She is incredibly talented, pays attention to detail, and always delivers our pictures in a timely manner. Everything about Michelle is professional and we are thankful for all of her hard work, ability, and skill. I highly recommend you look no further for a photographer and book Michelle! She’s amazing!
Candice Coffey
Feb 08, 2020
Michelle was absolutely amazing! She photographed our engagement photos, my bridal portraits and our wedding day and we will continue to use her in the future! ALL and I mean all of our pictures were the best we could have ever asked for! She is fun, caring, and makes sure you always feel and look your best! You're missing out if you don't hire Michelle for your photography needs!
Sam Roper
Nov 06, 2019
Michelle is amazing! I honestly don't know what I would have done without her on my wedding day! She was not only a great photographer but brought peace to stressful situations. All of the photos turned out absolutely beautiful and I am so thankful for how great of a job she did! I would gladly recommend her to all of my friends and family!
Nicole Stewart
May 25, 2019
Michelle did an EXCELLENT job with our newborn photos! I was a little hesitant about leaving the house with a new baby so soon, but Michelle made everything comfortable and easy for me as a new mom. She was very understanding and helpful. In addition, our photos were GORGEOUS! We love her work, and my husband and I commented after we left her studio that she was clearly a true artist, creative and dedicated to her craft. I highly recommend Michelle if you are looking for a photographer!
Jessica Lapp
Nov 06, 2017
I searched 10 years ago trying to find the perfect photographer to take my newborn sons pictures. When I landed on Michelle's website I knew she was the one. She has an artistic talent and takes the most beautiful pictures. Not only is she talented but she is gentle with newborns and so friendly. We have used her again and again. She has photographed my son a few more times and now we just used her again for my newborn daughter. Michelle has a warm bubbly personality and will go to great lengths to get the perfect picture.

Her pictures are AMAZING and I have loved every single one of them. She is patient and caring and great with kids. Hiring Michelle was the best decision ever. I now have great photos of my children that I will cherish forever.
Meghan Abbott
Nov 02, 2015
I could never say enough wonderful things about Michelle. She did our engagement, wedding, maternity and newborn pictures. She is so down to earth and very easy to work with. She is open to your vision of photos and she put her own unique spin on it. She is amazing with her lighting and very detailed. One of my wedding photos she took won 1st place in a contest! Her work just amazes me every time. She is a great person and even better photographer.
Eryn Farrell Fenton
Michelle is a true professional! She has done so many sessions for me and my family. I have done engagement, wedding, trash the dress, maternity, newborn, family, 1st birthday party and soon a fitness shoot! She's always open to my ideas and definitely delivers! Her work with lighting is amazing. She's not only my photographer, but has become a friend to my family!
Courtney Fentress
Michelle recognizes the importance of capturing special moments, no matter what that moment might be. She has perfected her craft, and continues think outside the box to grow as a photographer and an artist. The level of dedication she has to her clients is obvious when she's shooting. There is no river too deep or sand dune too high! She has a warm presence that makes working with her a true pleasure.
Melissa Anderson
Michelle has been able to capture some of my family’s most treasured moments! I refer everyone I know to Michelle for pictures, from weddings to maternity to baby pictures, you will not be disappointed!
Lauren Brennan
Michelle is fabulous and very patient with my now 18 month old son who is a little wild. We did newborn photos and have done two mini sessions with her, each experience my son gets stronger and faster but she makes it work and we always love the pictures!
Meghan Abbott
I could never say enough wonderful things about Michelle. She did our engagement, wedding, maternity and newborn pictures. She is so down to earth and very easy to work with. She is open to your vision of photos and she put her own unique spin on it. She is amazing with her lighting and very detailed. One of my wedding photos she took won 1st place in a contest! Her work just amazes me every time. She is a great person and even better photographer.
Bonnie Tronzo
We have been working with Michelle for several years, she has done an amazing job capturing all of our special moments. My kids now know her by name and hug her when we finish our sessions! She is amazing, we love her and her work!
Jessica Lapp
I searched 10 years ago trying to find the perfect photographer to take my newborn sons pictures. When I landed on Michelle's website I knew she was the one. She has an artistic talent and takes the most beautiful pictures. Not only is she talented but she is gentle with newborns and so friendly. We have used her again and again. She has photographed my son a few more times and now we just used her again for my newborn daughter. Michelle has a warm bubbly personality and will go to great lengths to get the perfect picture.

Her pictures are AMAZING and I have loved every single one of them. She is patient and caring and great with kids. Hiring Michelle was the best decision ever. I now have great photos of my children that I will cherish forever.
Leslie Frederick
Michelle did my child's In Home Newborn photo session. We loved her so much that we hired her recently for his Baby Portraits. She is both talented and flexible which was much appreciated while working with a newborn. I highly recommend her!
Nicole Stewart
Michelle did an EXCELLENT job with our newborn photos! I was a little hesitant about leaving the house with a new baby so soon, but Michelle made everything comfortable and easy for me as a new mom. She was very understanding and helpful. In addition, our photos were GORGEOUS! We love her work, and my husband and I commented after we left her studio that she was clearly a true artist, creative and dedicated to her craft. I highly recommend Michelle if you are looking for a photographer!
Candice Coffey
Michelle was absolutely amazing! She photographed our engagement photos, my bridal portraits and our wedding day and we will continue to use her in the future! ALL and I mean all of our pictures were the best we could have ever asked for! She is fun, caring, and makes sure you always feel and look your best!! You’re missing out if you don’t hire Michelle for your photography needs!!!