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About Donnell Perry Photography Inc
Donnell Perry Photography Inc brings photographer services to weddings across Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, working from Wendell. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Barn at King Hill Farm and Harvest Place Farm. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Raleigh-Durham
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Raleigh-Durham?
Most couples in Raleigh-Durham budget between $1,500 and $3,500 for wedding photography. Packages at the lower end typically cover 6–8 hours with one shooter; higher tiers add a second shooter, engagement sessions, and albums. Always confirm exactly how many hours and edited images are included.
When should we book our wedding photographer?
Photographers with strong reputations are commonly booked 9–14 months ahead — earlier for peak-season Saturdays. If your date is inside six months, ask about waitlists and cancellations; openings do appear.
What should we ask before booking?
Ask to see two full galleries from real weddings (not highlight reels), confirm who will actually shoot your wedding, and get delivery timelines and image counts in the contract.
How does Lazo rank wedding photographers in Raleigh-Durham?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Donnell Perry Photography Inc
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Barn at King Hill Farm | 1.2 mi |
| Harvest Place Farm | 1.9 mi |
| First and Main | 3.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from Donnell Perry Photography Inc to each venue listed on Lazo.
Raleigh-Durham weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, September, October. The driest months are September, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52° | 32° | 21% | 4:46 PM | 5:24 PM |
| Feb | 56° | 34° | 21% | 5:21 PM | 5:56 PM |
| Mar | 63° | 40° | 23% | 6:48 PM | 7:22 PM |
| Apr | 73° | 49° | 20% | 7:13 PM | 7:48 PM |
| May | 80° | 58° | 21% | 7:36 PM | 8:13 PM |
| Jun | 87° | 66° | 23% | 7:54 PM | 8:32 PM |
| Jul | 91° | 70° | 24% | 7:53 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Aug | 89° | 69° | 23% | 7:29 PM | 8:04 PM |
| Sep | 82° | 63° | 19% | 6:47 PM | 7:21 PM |
| Oct | 73° | 50° | 16% | 6:04 PM | 6:38 PM |
| Nov | 63° | 40° | 17% | 4:30 PM | 5:07 PM |
| Dec | 55° | 34° | 19% | 4:22 PM | 5:02 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Raleigh Durham International Airport (11.2 mi from Raleigh-Durham). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Raleigh-Durham.
Photo spots around Raleigh-Durham
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Gardenpark | Raleigh | 1.9 mi |
| WRAL Azalea Gardengarden | Raleigh | 2.0 mi |
| Joslin Gardengarden | Raleigh | 2.6 mi |
| Lassiter Mill Parkpark | Raleigh | 3.3 mi |
| Historic Oak View County Parkpark | Raleigh | 3.9 mi |
| Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Parkpark | Raleigh | 4.2 mi |
| Historic Yates Mill County Parkpark | Raleigh | 4.8 mi |
| Sarah P. Duke Gardensbotanical garden | Durham | 22.5 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central Raleigh-Durham first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to Raleigh-Durham
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| RDU Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 11 mi | 15 min |
| FAY Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field | 56 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| PGV Pitt-Greenville Airport | 71 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 130 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| Richmond | 139 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
| Virginia Beach | 166 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
| Washington DC | 233 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Raleigh-Durham; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 316 Liberty Star Rd, Wendell, NC 27591, USA
- Where
- Wendell · 12 miles east of central Raleigh-Durham
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Raleigh-Durham
- One of 126 wedding photographers we list
- Website
- Visit site
From Donnell Perry Photography Inc's website
“Donnell Perry is a Raleigh wedding photographer, using a photojournalist style to make sure your special moments stay with you forever.”donnellperryphotography.com
- Services they list
- Second shooter, Online gallery
- Style, in their words
- Documentary, Candid
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $300
Read from donnellperryphotography.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Donnell Perry Photography Inc before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Wendell
- Nearest venue
- The Barn at King Hill Farm, 1.2 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 9 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 3 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 3 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Knightdale, Clayton, Raleigh, Zebulon
Distances are straight-line from Donnell Perry Photography Inc; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Raleigh-Durham.
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