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About Russell Photography
Russell Photography is a wedding photographer serving couples across the Detroit area from Lake Orion. Beyond wedding photographers, the business also offers wedding videographers — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. 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 Detroit
How much does a wedding videographer cost in Detroit?
Wedding films in Detroit 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 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 Russell Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Canterbury Village | 0.8 mi |
| Pine Knob Golf Club, Mansion & Carriage House | 3.5 mi |
| Paint Creek Country Club | 3.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from Russell Photography 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
- 2788 Armstrong Dr, Lake Orion, MI 48360, USA
- Where
- Lake Orion · 31 miles northwest of central Detroit
- Listed under
- Wedding Videographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Detroit
- One of 105 wedding videographers we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (248) 408-7863
- Website
- Visit site
From Russell Photography's website
“Best Lake Orion photographer specializing in wedding photography and senior portraits. We service Metro Detroit & the Tri-County Area in Michigan with great wedding portraits and senior pictures.”russellphotos.com
- Style, in their words
- Candid
- In business since
- 1998
- Weddings so far
- 700+ couples, by their count
- Areas they mention
- Detroit, Ann Arbor, Warren, Lake Orion, Oxford, Auburn Hills
Read from russellphotos.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Russell Photography before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Lake Orion
- Nearest venue
- Canterbury Village, 0.8 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 28 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 10 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 5 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Village of Clarkston, Waterford Township, Auburn Hills, Oxford
Distances are straight-line from Russell Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Detroit.
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