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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 videographer in Dayton
How much does a wedding videographer cost in Dayton?
Wedding films in Dayton 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 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 Videographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Dayton
- One of 69 wedding videographers 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
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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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