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About Jason Checkla Photography
Couples planning a Albany wedding will find Jason Checkla Photography among the Queensbury area's wedding photographers. Beyond wedding photographers, the business also offers wedding videographers — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. 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 Albany
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Albany?
Most couples in Albany 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 Albany?
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 Jason Checkla Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Park Theater | 0.1 mi |
| Hiland Park Country Club | 3.3 mi |
| The 1925 Barn | 4.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from Jason Checkla Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Albany weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, March.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° | 16° | 19% | 4:03 PM | 4:46 PM |
| Feb | 36° | 18° | 19% | 4:47 PM | 5:27 PM |
| Mar | 45° | 26° | 21% | 6:24 PM | 7:01 PM |
| Apr | 59° | 37° | 24% | 6:59 PM | 7:37 PM |
| May | 71° | 48° | 25% | 7:30 PM | 8:10 PM |
| Jun | 79° | 57° | 26% | 7:51 PM | 8:34 PM |
| Jul | 84° | 62° | 24% | 7:49 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Aug | 82° | 61° | 22% | 7:17 PM | 7:56 PM |
| Sep | 74° | 53° | 21% | 6:27 PM | 7:04 PM |
| Oct | 62° | 41° | 21% | 5:34 PM | 6:12 PM |
| Nov | 49° | 32° | 21% | 3:49 PM | 4:32 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 23° | 24% | 3:36 PM | 4:22 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Albany Airport (6.8 mi from Albany). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Albany.
Getting to Albany
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| ALB Albany International Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| RUT Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport | 73 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| BDL Bradley International Airport | 74 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford-New Haven | 90 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| New York City | 131 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| Providence | 133 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| Boston | 139 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Albany; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- Queensbury, NY 12804, USA
- Where
- Queensbury · 46 miles north of central Albany
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Albany
- One of 92 wedding photographers we list · 8 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (845) 596-1337
- Website
- Visit site
From Jason Checkla Photography's website
“Jason Checkla is a portrait photographer serving the greater Lake George region, offering portrait services for families, high school seniors, engagements, proposals and headshot photography.”jasoncheckla.com
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions, Film photography, Heirloom albums, Online gallery, Elopements
- Style, in their words
- Timeless
- Travel
- Takes weddings outside the area
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Around Queensbury
- Nearest venue
- The Park Theater, 0.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 14 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 8 within 3 mi, 11 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 21 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, South Glens Falls
Distances are straight-line from Jason Checkla Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Albany.
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