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About ShotByMK
Based in Decatur, ShotByMK works with couples planning weddings throughout Atlanta, Georgia. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Golden Door Event Hall and Hi-Def Events of Avondale. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Atlanta
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Atlanta?
Most couples in Atlanta 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 Atlanta?
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 ShotByMK
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Golden Door Event Hall | 1.5 mi |
| Hi-Def Events of Avondale | 1.7 mi |
| The Solarium/CCSD | 2.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from ShotByMK to each venue listed on Lazo.
Atlanta weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in March, April, May, September, October. The driest months are September, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54° | 34° | 21% | 5:15 PM | 5:52 PM |
| Feb | 58° | 37° | 25% | 5:47 PM | 6:21 PM |
| Mar | 66° | 43° | 23% | 7:12 PM | 7:45 PM |
| Apr | 74° | 50° | 20% | 7:35 PM | 8:08 PM |
| May | 81° | 58° | 22% | 7:56 PM | 8:31 PM |
| Jun | 87° | 67° | 22% | 8:13 PM | 8:49 PM |
| Jul | 90° | 70° | 23% | 8:12 PM | 8:48 PM |
| Aug | 89° | 69° | 21% | 7:49 PM | 8:23 PM |
| Sep | 84° | 63° | 15% | 7:11 PM | 7:43 PM |
| Oct | 74° | 51° | 14% | 6:29 PM | 7:03 PM |
| Nov | 64° | 41° | 17% | 4:58 PM | 5:34 PM |
| Dec | 56° | 36° | 23% | 4:52 PM | 5:30 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Atlanta Fulton Co Airport (7.9 mi from Atlanta). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Atlanta.
Photo spots around Atlanta
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Fourth Ward Parkcity park | Atlanta | 1.9 mi |
| Freedom Parkpark | Atlanta | 2.7 mi |
| Atlanta Botanical Gardenbotanical garden | Atlanta | 3.0 mi |
| Freedom Park Bird and Butterfly Gardengarden | Atlanta | 3.2 mi |
| Constitution Lakespark | Atlanta | 5.2 mi |
| Woodlands Gardengarden | Decatur | 5.5 mi |
| Lullwater Preservepark | Decatur | 5.5 mi |
| Cascade Springs Nature Preservenature preserve | Atlanta | 5.7 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central Atlanta first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to Atlanta
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| ATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport | 8 mi | 10 min |
| PDK DeKalb Peachtree Airport | 10 mi | 15 min |
| MCN Middle Georgia Regional Airport | 85 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 140 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
| Nashville | 215 mi | 4 hr 30 min |
| Charlotte | 226 mi | 4 hr 40 min |
| Jacksonville | 285 mi | 5 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Atlanta; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 2572 McAfee Rd, Decatur, GA 30032, USA
- Where
- Decatur · 6 miles east of central Atlanta
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Atlanta
- One of 156 wedding photographers we list · 2 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (404) 453-1655
- Website
- Visit site
From ShotByMK's website
“ShotByMK, LLC provides timeless photography, videography, photo and video studio rental for the diverse Atlanta community and beyond.”shotbymk.com
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions, Drone photos, Destination weddings
- Style, in their words
- Cinematic, Candid, Timeless
Read from shotbymk.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with ShotByMK before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Decatur
- Nearest venue
- The Golden Door Event Hall, 1.5 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 63 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 2 within 3 mi, 33 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 16 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Stone Mountain, Avondale Estates, Pine Lake, Stonecrest
Distances are straight-line from ShotByMK; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Atlanta.
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