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About Swervin Optics
Swervin Optics brings photographer services to weddings across Birmingham, Alabama, working from Northport. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Tuscaloosa River Market and Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG. 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 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 Swervin Optics
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa River Market | 1.5 mi |
| Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG | 1.6 mi |
| Level 1 Events | 1.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from Swervin Optics 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
- 2805 16th Ave, Northport, AL 35476, USA
- Where
- Northport · 48 miles southwest of central Birmingham
- Listed under
- Wedding Videographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Birmingham
- One of 86 wedding videographers we list · 10 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (205) 393-4376
Around Northport
- Nearest venue
- Tuscaloosa River Market, 1.5 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 22 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 10 within 3 mi, 21 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 25 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Tuscaloosa
Distances are straight-line from Swervin Optics; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Birmingham.
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