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Wake Forest Portrait Shoppe is a full service portrait studio in the heart of downtown Wake Forest. We specialize in creating lasting images on your wedding day. All of our Wedding Collections include two photographers and up to eight hours of coverage so we can tell your story from begining to end. We service our clients in the Triangle & we are available for travel across the United States.

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Reviews of Wake Forest Portrait Shoppe

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Merritt Sent on 04/20/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I totally recommend using Melissa Stallman at Wake Forest Portrait Shoppe as your photographer for any occasion! The quality of her work is amazing. She photographed my wedding and i couldn't be more happy with her work as well as professional attitude. She gets 5 STARS from me!
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User2368927 Sent on 10/15/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Melissa and Paul were great to work with. They really went over and above the call of duty to get as many shots as they could. They had a set schedule for the wedding day and we were able to stick right with the schedule because of their professionalism and great attitude and the ability to work with out huge wedding party. The engagement and portrait pictures were great and I cannot wait to see the final wedding package. I highly recommend this group.
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Andrea Sent on 07/14/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Melissa and Paul were awesome to work with and we are so happy with our pictures! We had to change our ceremony location day of the wedding and they were so flexible and helpful with the changes. They captured every moment! Looking at our pictures on the DVD is like watching a video! Even the men of the group (who don't like to take pictures) talked about what a great job they did. I highly recommend them!
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Alston Sent on 07/14/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Great time working with them for the engagement photos, and Bridal portraits, and loved working with them for the Wedding. Great pics so far!
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Melissa Sent on 05/01/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot thank Melissa and her staff enough for how much they helped us and how easy they were to work with. My husband and I had a costume wedding on Halloween night but we were having a hard time finding a photographer willing to think outside of the box to capture some of the photos we wanted to take. Melissa took our visions and amplified them to a new level. She took extra time out of her schedule to scout locations that highlighted our costumes, reviewed my agenda to make sure we had time for the traditional elements and fun pictures, and traveled with us on a photo shoot around town prior to the wedding. Our friends loved the photobooth and commented on how much fun they had with the photographers. Melissa even made sure to take a picture of each couple as they entered the venue so that we would have a reminder of everyone's costumes.
After the wedding, Melissa worked with me to surprise our parents with photos from the wedding prior to posting them online for view. This meant so much to our families; thank you does not seem adequate.
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User1985889 Sent on 12/27/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Melissa was great! Our pictures were beautiful and make me smile every single time I see them. We also had our engagement pictures and my bridal portraits done with Wake Forest Portrait Shoppe. They were just as amazing. I have absolutely NO complaints. A definite must if you are getting married in Raleigh!
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Devon Sent on 11/10/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Melissa was great to work with! She is fun and makes picture taking comfortable. Davis and I had a great time working with Melissa for our engagement session, rehearsal dinner, and wedding day. Melissa and her team were professional and easy to work with. Our engagement session pictures turned out fabulous and we know the wedding pictures will be even better. I will use Wake Forest Portrait Shoppe for other picture events.
Thanks Melissa!
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Susan Sent on 09/25/2014
5 out of 5 rating
They were great to work with at our wedding! We had a blast taking the pictures and we cannot wait to see them. I am sure they will be amazing! I will and already have recommend this vendor! They were wonderful and easy to work with.
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Emily Sent on 04/15/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Extremely easy and fun to work with!! Incredibly creative and we had so much fun!! They made everything flow so nicely -- and it is going to be hard to choose from so many pictures!!!!!
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Elizabeth Sent on 07/26/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Melissa and Paul are amazing. LOVED THEM AS MY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS. If I could give them more than 5 stars I would. They were always aware of us and other couples getting those priceless pictures. We got all the group shots that we wanted and more. I love the candid pictures they captured throughout the night. I am so excited to see the whole packet. I have only seen the sneak peek, but from that I already can tell I made the right decision. They are creative, professional, fun and easy to get along with.

Also I used their Photobooth for the reception. It was Red which matched my wedding colors and the photo attendant was nice and made sure even the couple, US, got to enjoy the photobooth. The photobooth book gave us pictures and notes from all our guests.

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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Bunn DJ Company Bunn DJ Company Wedding DJs

We love working with Wake Forest Portrait Shoppe! Wether it's a wedding or a private event, you are in great hands.

Rev. Barbara Lodge Rev. Barbara Lodge Wedding Officiants

Beautiful, classical photography at its best. Highty recommended.

Hudson Manor Hudson Manor Mansion Weddings

What can I say, but AWESOME! Melissa and Paul have been shooting here since we opened in 2004 and have always produced beautiful photos. Some of their work is proudly displayed on our website galleries. Highly recommend :)

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Wake Forest Portrait Shoppe frequently asked questions

Wake Forest Portrait Shoppe includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Custom Graphics
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Wake Forest Portrait Shoppe includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Custom Graphics
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Wake Forest Portrait Shoppe offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Wake Forest Portrait Shoppe offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Wake Forest Portrait Shoppe offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Wake Forest Portrait Shoppe is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.8 in value and 4.6 in average response time.

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