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About Sheldon James Photography
Based in Dayton, Sheldon James Photography works with couples planning weddings throughout Dayton and Springfield, Ohio. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Dayton Arcade Events and The Grande Hall at Liberty Tower. 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 photographer in Dayton
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Dayton?
Most couples in Dayton 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 Dayton?
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 Sheldon James Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Dayton Arcade Events | 1.1 mi |
| The Grande Hall at Liberty Tower | 1.3 mi |
| The Steam Plant | 1.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from Sheldon James Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Dayton weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, August, September, October. The driest months are August, September, October.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37° | 22° | 20% | 4:55 PM | 5:36 PM |
| Feb | 41° | 24° | 20% | 5:35 PM | 6:13 PM |
| Mar | 52° | 33° | 23% | 7:08 PM | 7:43 PM |
| Apr | 64° | 43° | 28% | 7:38 PM | 8:15 PM |
| May | 74° | 54° | 29% | 8:06 PM | 8:44 PM |
| Jun | 83° | 63° | 24% | 8:26 PM | 9:06 PM |
| Jul | 86° | 66° | 23% | 8:24 PM | 9:03 PM |
| Aug | 85° | 64° | 16% | 7:55 PM | 8:32 PM |
| Sep | 79° | 57° | 17% | 7:09 PM | 7:45 PM |
| Oct | 66° | 46° | 18% | 6:20 PM | 6:57 PM |
| Nov | 53° | 35° | 19% | 4:40 PM | 5:20 PM |
| Dec | 42° | 27° | 20% | 4:30 PM | 5:13 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Dayton International Airport (10.3 mi from Dayton). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Dayton.
Getting to Dayton
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| DAY James M. Cox Dayton International Airport | 10 mi | 15 min |
| LUK Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field | 47 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| CVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport | 55 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 48 mi | 1 hr |
| Columbus | 65 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| Indianapolis | 104 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
| Louisville | 134 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Dayton; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1126 S Main St, Dayton, OH 45409, USA
- Where
- Dayton · central Dayton
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Dayton
- One of 83 wedding photographers we list · 20 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (937) 241-6156
- Website
- Visit site
From Sheldon James Photography's website
“Explore Sheldon James Photography, Ohio’s premier portrait and wedding photographer, capturing authentic, cinematic images with a natural yet moody vibe. Book your session now.”sheldonjamesphotography.com
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions
- Style, in their words
- Fine art, Moody, Cinematic, Candid
Read from sheldonjamesphotography.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Sheldon James Photography before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Dayton
- Nearest venue
- Dayton Arcade Events, 1.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 39 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 20 within 3 mi, 34 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 9 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Kettering, Beavercreek, Moraine
Distances are straight-line from Sheldon James Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Dayton.
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