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Wheat & Willow Photography - Galena Wedding Photographer and Photo Booth Rentals
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About Wheat & Willow Photography - Galena Wedding Photographer and Photo Booth Rentals
Based in Galena, Wheat & Willow Photography - Galena Wedding Photographer and Photo Booth Rentals works with couples planning weddings throughout Dubuque, Iowa. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Midnight Gem Galena and The Cording Event Barn at Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages. 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 Dubuque
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Dubuque?
Most couples in Dubuque 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 Dubuque?
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 Wheat & Willow Photography - Galena Wedding Photographer and Photo Booth Rentals
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Midnight Gem Galena | 3.1 mi |
| The Cording Event Barn at Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages | 3.7 mi |
| Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages | 3.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from Wheat & Willow Photography - Galena Wedding Photographer and Photo Booth Rentals to each venue listed on Lazo.
Dubuque weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, November, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° | 11° | 13% | 4:11 PM | 4:55 PM |
| Feb | 31° | 15° | 16% | 4:55 PM | 5:35 PM |
| Mar | 44° | 26° | 17% | 6:32 PM | 7:09 PM |
| Apr | 58° | 37° | 24% | 7:06 PM | 7:44 PM |
| May | 69° | 48° | 27% | 7:37 PM | 8:18 PM |
| Jun | 78° | 59° | 27% | 7:59 PM | 8:42 PM |
| Jul | 82° | 62° | 20% | 7:56 PM | 8:38 PM |
| Aug | 80° | 60° | 19% | 7:25 PM | 8:03 PM |
| Sep | 73° | 52° | 21% | 6:35 PM | 7:12 PM |
| Oct | 60° | 40° | 17% | 5:42 PM | 6:20 PM |
| Nov | 45° | 28° | 15% | 3:58 PM | 4:40 PM |
| Dec | 32° | 17° | 14% | 3:44 PM | 4:30 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Dubuque Regional Airport (7.0 mi from Dubuque). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Dubuque.
Getting to Dubuque
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| DBQ Dubuque Regional Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| CID The Eastern Iowa Airport | 67 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| MKE General Mitchell International Airport | 146 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 147 mi | 3 hr |
| Chicago | 163 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| Minneapolis | 214 mi | 4 hr 30 min |
| St. Louis | 269 mi | 5 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Dubuque; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1 Currant Ct, Galena, IL 61036, USA
- Where
- Galena · 19 miles east of central Dubuque
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers · Wedding Rentals
- In Dubuque
- One of 11 wedding photographers we list
- Phone
- (309) 532-8200
- Website
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Around Galena
- Nearest venue
- The Midnight Gem Galena, 3.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 6 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 2 within 10
Distances are straight-line from Wheat & Willow Photography - Galena Wedding Photographer and Photo Booth Rentals; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Dubuque.
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