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About Abby Bates Photography
Couples planning a Birmingham wedding will find Abby Bates Photography among the Tuscaloosa area's wedding photographers. Beyond wedding photographers, the business also offers wedding videographers — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. 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 videographer in Birmingham
How much does a wedding videographer cost in Birmingham?
Wedding films in Birmingham typically run $1,200 to $2,500 for core coverage — usually a highlight film plus ceremony coverage — with premium packages adding full features, drone work, and same-day edits. Confirm film length, delivery time, and music licensing in writing.
Do we really need both a photographer and videographer?
They capture different things: photos are how you'll display the day; film is how you'll relive it — voices, vows, toasts, movement. Many couples who skip video name it their biggest regret; if budget forces a choice, consider a shorter film package over none.
How does Lazo rank wedding videographers in Birmingham?
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 Abby Bates Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Cypress Inn Pavilion | 1.2 mi |
| Smith Hall | 1.8 mi |
| Bama Bed and Breakfast | 2.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from Abby Bates Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Birmingham weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in March, April, May, October, November. The driest months are September, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54° | 35° | 24% | 4:25 PM | 5:02 PM |
| Feb | 59° | 38° | 27% | 4:57 PM | 5:31 PM |
| Mar | 67° | 45° | 25% | 6:22 PM | 6:55 PM |
| Apr | 75° | 52° | 21% | 6:44 PM | 7:18 PM |
| May | 82° | 61° | 22% | 7:05 PM | 7:40 PM |
| Jun | 88° | 68° | 27% | 7:22 PM | 7:58 PM |
| Jul | 91° | 72° | 25% | 7:21 PM | 7:57 PM |
| Aug | 91° | 71° | 22% | 6:59 PM | 7:33 PM |
| Sep | 86° | 65° | 14% | 6:20 PM | 6:53 PM |
| Oct | 76° | 54° | 15% | 5:39 PM | 6:13 PM |
| Nov | 65° | 43° | 20% | 4:08 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Dec | 57° | 38° | 25% | 4:02 PM | 4:40 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Birmingham Airport (5.0 mi from Birmingham). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Birmingham.
Photo spots around Birmingham
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly Ingram Parkpark | Birmingham | 0.2 mi |
| Avondale Parkcity park | Birmingham | 2.2 mi |
| Botanical Placepark | Mountain Brook | 2.6 mi |
| Birmingham Botanical Gardensbotanical garden | Birmingham | 2.8 mi |
| Japanese Gardengarden | Birmingham | 3.0 mi |
| Jemison Parkpark | Birmingham | 4.0 mi |
| Hawk's View Overlookscenic spot | Birmingham | 5.7 mi |
| Red Mountain Pollinator Garden Pergolapark | Birmingham | 7.1 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central Birmingham first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to Birmingham
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| BHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | 5 mi | 5 min |
| HSV Huntsville International Airport | 77 mi | 2 hr |
| MGM Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport | 88 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 140 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
| Nashville | 183 mi | 3 hr 50 min |
| Memphis | 216 mi | 4 hr 30 min |
| New Orleans | 312 mi | 6 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Birmingham; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1490 Northbank Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406, USA
- Where
- Tuscaloosa · 46 miles southwest of central Birmingham
- Listed under
- Wedding Videographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Birmingham
- One of 86 wedding videographers we list · 7 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (334) 341-9019
- Website
- Visit site
From Abby Bates Photography's website
- Services they list
- Highlight film, Teaser film
- Style, in their words
- Fine art, True to color, Timeless
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Travel
- Takes weddings outside the area
Read from abbybatesphotography.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Abby Bates Photography before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Tuscaloosa
- Nearest venue
- Cypress Inn Pavilion, 1.2 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 23 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 7 within 3 mi, 20 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 49 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Northport
Distances are straight-line from Abby Bates Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Birmingham.
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