Cynthia Viola Photography | Raleigh & NC High Country Wedding Photographer

Raleigh Wedding Photographer

 
 

Hey there! I'm Cynthia Viola, a free spirited, documentary wedding photographer serving Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond.

I specialize in natural, true-to-life photography that captures your day exactly as it happens — and I deliver your complete gallery within two weeks plus the added bonus of SAME DAY teasers. I get a little excited ;)

Why Couples Find Value in Choosing Me for Their Raleigh Wedding

Inclusive & LGBTQ+ Welcoming

All couples, all celebrations, all identities. Always.
I will always use proper pronouns when informed, my posing is body-positive and gender-neutral, and I’ve documented tons of LGBTQ+, and nonbinary weddings throughout North Carolina and the US. I want everyone to feel represented well when they see my work and If you’d like to see a full gallery just ask!

Same-Day Teasers + Two-Week Delivery

You’ll receive a few teaser photos the same day as your wedding — perfect for sharing the excitement while it’s fresh, and I’ll have 100 more ready to go in your gallery in about 48 hours.
Your complete, professionally edited gallery is delivered within two weeks, not months.

True-to-Life Color That Ages Well

Your photos will look exactly like your day felt. I avoid filters and trendy tones that age poorly. My focus is accurate skin tones and timeless color that prints beautifully and never feels dated.

Documentary Style for Relaxed Couples

I don’t over-pose or fake moments just for the photo. I will direct you with prompts that encourage genuine connection and natural smiles. My background in psychology means I value the candid moments — laughter, tears, and spontaneous dancing — while you stay fully present. It also means that I will observe you and your emotions throughout the day, and if I sense you’re getting overwhelmed, I’m not afraid to stand in as your bodyguard and pull you away “for a few photos” simply to give you some space to breathe.

What’s Included in the Primary Wedding Collection

  • Professional coverage for 10 hours

  • 75–100 edited images per hour

  • Same-day teaser photos

  • Full gallery delivered within 2 weeks

  • High-resolution digital files

  • Complete print release for personal use

  • Private online gallery for downloading and sharing

  • Second shooter

  • An extra day for another shoot (engagement, bridal, boudoir, trash the dress, rehearsal dinner etc)

Investment & Booking

Full day wedding collections start at $4800 for 10 hours of coverage, but most couples keep the second shooter and extra day over coverage for $6200. Hours are adjustable, albums can be added and plenty of other options to make the day unique to you.

Ready to talk about your Raleigh wedding?
Contact Cynthia

Also serving Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, and the greater Triangle. Available for Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point weddings in the Triad. Anywhere in the High Country including Boone and Asheville. And literally anywhere in the world! The sky is the limit!