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About Monnette Co
Monnette Co brings photographer services to weddings across Detroit, Michigan, working from Rochester. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Social Space and Rochester Community House Inc. 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 Detroit
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Detroit?
Most couples in Detroit 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 Detroit?
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 Monnette Co
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Social Space | 0.1 mi |
| Rochester Community House Inc | 0.5 mi |
| Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm | 1.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from Monnette Co to each venue listed on Lazo.
Detroit weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° | 20° | 13% | 4:41 PM | 5:25 PM |
| Feb | 35° | 21° | 13% | 5:25 PM | 6:04 PM |
| Mar | 45° | 28° | 16% | 7:01 PM | 7:38 PM |
| Apr | 58° | 39° | 21% | 7:36 PM | 8:13 PM |
| May | 70° | 50° | 26% | 8:06 PM | 8:46 PM |
| Jun | 79° | 60° | 19% | 8:28 PM | 9:10 PM |
| Jul | 84° | 65° | 21% | 8:25 PM | 9:07 PM |
| Aug | 81° | 64° | 19% | 7:54 PM | 8:33 PM |
| Sep | 74° | 56° | 20% | 7:04 PM | 7:41 PM |
| Oct | 61° | 45° | 18% | 6:11 PM | 6:50 PM |
| Nov | 48° | 34° | 18% | 4:28 PM | 5:10 PM |
| Dec | 37° | 26° | 15% | 4:15 PM | 5:00 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Detroit City Airport (5.7 mi from Detroit). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Detroit.
Photo spots around Detroit
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Circus Parkcity park | Detroit | 0.4 mi |
| William G. Milliken State Park and Harborstate park | Detroit | 1.0 mi |
| El Moore Gardenspark | Detroit | 1.6 mi |
| Roosevelt Parkpark | Detroit | 1.6 mi |
| Sunset Pointpark | Detroit | 2.1 mi |
| Gabriel Richard Parkpark | Detroit | 2.7 mi |
| Oudolf Garden Detroitgarden | Detroit | 2.9 mi |
| Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatorybotanical garden | Detroit | 3.1 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central Detroit first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to Detroit
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | 18 mi | 25 min |
| FNT Bishop International Airport | 57 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| TOL Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport | 65 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 90 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Columbus | 164 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| Pittsburgh | 205 mi | 4 hr 10 min |
| Buffalo | 215 mi | 4 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Detroit; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 438 S Main St, Rochester, MI 48307, USA
- Where
- Rochester · 25 miles north of central Detroit
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Detroit
- One of 129 wedding photographers we list · 4 within 3 miles
- Website
- Visit site
From Monnette Co's website
“Shelby Monnette is the owner of Monnette and Co wedding photography and specializes in wedding, boudoir, and elopement photography in Detroit, Michigan and beyond.”monnette.co
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions, Second shooter, Heirloom albums, Online gallery, Boudoir, Elopements, Destination weddings
- Style, in their words
- Candid, Timeless
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $500
Read from monnette.co in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Monnette Co before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Rochester
- Nearest venue
- The Social Space, 0.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 33 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 4 within 3 mi, 16 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 6 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Rochester Hills, Shelby Township, Auburn Hills, Troy
Distances are straight-line from Monnette Co; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Detroit.
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