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About J. Simon Photography
Couples planning a Aberdeen wedding will find J. Simon Photography among the Groton area's wedding photographers. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Tacoma Park Place and Moccasin Creek Country Club. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Aberdeen
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Aberdeen?
Most couples in Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen?
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 J. Simon Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Tacoma Park Place | 10.4 mi |
| Moccasin Creek Country Club | 16.0 mi |
| Simply Wedding Rental | 16.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from J. Simon Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Aberdeen weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, March, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° | 2° | 6% | 4:30 PM | 5:17 PM |
| Feb | 29° | 6° | 8% | 5:19 PM | 6:01 PM |
| Mar | 42° | 19° | 7% | 7:00 PM | 7:39 PM |
| Apr | 58° | 31° | 14% | 7:40 PM | 8:20 PM |
| May | 70° | 44° | 20% | 8:14 PM | 8:57 PM |
| Jun | 80° | 55° | 24% | 8:38 PM | 9:24 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 60° | 20% | 8:34 PM | 9:19 PM |
| Aug | 83° | 56° | 14% | 8:00 PM | 8:41 PM |
| Sep | 75° | 47° | 14% | 7:05 PM | 7:44 PM |
| Oct | 59° | 33° | 12% | 6:07 PM | 6:48 PM |
| Nov | 42° | 19° | 8% | 4:18 PM | 5:03 PM |
| Dec | 29° | 8° | 6% | 4:01 PM | 4:51 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Aberdeen (2.7 mi from Aberdeen). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Aberdeen.
Getting to Aberdeen
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| ABR Aberdeen Regional Airport | 2 mi | 5 min |
| ATY Watertown Regional Airport | 74 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| JMS Jamestown Regional Airport | 102 mi | 2 hr 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 255 mi | 5 hr 20 min |
Straight-line distance from central Aberdeen; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 233 E 1st Ave, Groton, SD 57445, USA
- Where
- Groton · 18 miles east of central Aberdeen
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Aberdeen
- One of 7 wedding photographers we list
- Phone
- (605) 281-0530
- Website
- Visit site
Around Groton
- Nearest venue
- Tacoma Park Place, 10.4 mi
Distances are straight-line from J. Simon Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Aberdeen.
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