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About Smile As You Mae Photography
Based in Lancaster, Smile As You Mae Photography works with couples planning weddings throughout Charlotte, North Carolina. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Laurel Haven Estate Vineyard and Winery and Carnes Lake Banquet Hall. 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 Charlotte
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Charlotte?
Most couples in Charlotte 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 Charlotte?
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 Smile As You Mae Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Laurel Haven Estate Vineyard and Winery | 6.3 mi |
| Carnes Lake Banquet Hall | 10.0 mi |
| He Will Farms | 10.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from Smile As You Mae Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Charlotte weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, September, October. The driest months are September, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52° | 32° | 23% | 4:56 PM | 5:34 PM |
| Feb | 57° | 35° | 23% | 5:30 PM | 6:05 PM |
| Mar | 64° | 41° | 24% | 6:57 PM | 7:31 PM |
| Apr | 73° | 49° | 20% | 7:22 PM | 7:56 PM |
| May | 80° | 58° | 19% | 7:44 PM | 8:20 PM |
| Jun | 87° | 66° | 22% | 8:02 PM | 8:39 PM |
| Jul | 90° | 70° | 20% | 8:01 PM | 8:38 PM |
| Aug | 89° | 69° | 20% | 7:37 PM | 8:11 PM |
| Sep | 83° | 63° | 17% | 6:56 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Oct | 73° | 50° | 14% | 6:13 PM | 6:48 PM |
| Nov | 63° | 40° | 18% | 4:40 PM | 5:17 PM |
| Dec | 55° | 34° | 20% | 4:33 PM | 5:12 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Charlotte Douglas Airport (6.3 mi from Charlotte). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Charlotte.
Photo spots around Charlotte
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| The Greenpark | Charlotte | 0.3 mi |
| Romare Bearden Parkcity park | Charlotte | 0.3 mi |
| Fourth Ward Parkpark | Charlotte | 0.3 mi |
| Marshall Parkpark | Charlotte | 0.6 mi |
| Midtown Parkpark | Charlotte | 1.2 mi |
| Serenity Gardengarden | Charlotte | 7.0 mi |
| Maplewalk gardengarden | Charlotte | 7.1 mi |
| Big Rock Nature Preservepark | Charlotte | 11.5 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central Charlotte first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to Charlotte
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport | 6 mi | 10 min |
| USA Concord-Padgett Regional Airport | 13 mi | 20 min |
| GSO Piedmont Triad International Airport | 79 mi | 2 hr |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Durham | 130 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| Atlanta | 226 mi | 4 hr 40 min |
| Richmond | 248 mi | 5 hr 10 min |
| Virginia Beach | 294 mi | 6 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Charlotte; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 108 Woodland Dr Ste 108-B, Lancaster, SC 29720, USA
- Where
- Lancaster · 34 miles south of central Charlotte
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Charlotte
- One of 137 wedding photographers we list
- Phone
- (803) 320-8870
- Website
- Visit site
Around Lancaster
- Nearest venue
- Laurel Haven Estate Vineyard and Winery, 6.3 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 2 wedding venues
- Guest hotels
- 1 within 5 mi
Distances are straight-line from Smile As You Mae Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Charlotte.
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