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About Matthew Blake Photography
Based in Gadsden, Matthew Blake Photography works with couples planning weddings throughout Gadsden, Alabama. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Gunn-Bellenger House and Pine Crest Lodge. 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 Gadsden
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Gadsden?
Most couples in Gadsden 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 Gadsden?
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 Matthew Blake Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Gunn-Bellenger House | 1.6 mi |
| Pine Crest Lodge | 4.2 mi |
| Twin Oak Farms Wedding & Event Venue | 6.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from Matthew Blake Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Gadsden weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, June, September, October. The driest months are September, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50° | 31° | 23% | 4:20 PM | 4:58 PM |
| Feb | 54° | 34° | 29% | 4:53 PM | 5:28 PM |
| Mar | 61° | 41° | 25% | 6:18 PM | 6:51 PM |
| Apr | 70° | 48° | 24% | 6:42 PM | 7:15 PM |
| May | 77° | 55° | 20% | 7:03 PM | 7:38 PM |
| Jun | 84° | 63° | 21% | 7:20 PM | 7:56 PM |
| Jul | 86° | 67° | 21% | 7:19 PM | 7:55 PM |
| Aug | 86° | 66° | 21% | 6:56 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Sep | 81° | 59° | 13% | 6:17 PM | 6:50 PM |
| Oct | 71° | 48° | 17% | 5:36 PM | 6:09 PM |
| Nov | 61° | 38° | 19% | 4:04 PM | 4:40 PM |
| Dec | 52° | 34° | 27% | 3:58 PM | 4:36 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Gadsden 19 N (19.5 mi from Gadsden). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Gadsden.
Getting to Gadsden
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| BHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | 52 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| HSV Huntsville International Airport | 61 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| CHA Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) | 85 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 57 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| Atlanta | 95 mi | 2 hr |
| Nashville | 155 mi | 3 hr 10 min |
| Memphis | 243 mi | 5 hr |
Straight-line distance from central Gadsden; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 110 Virgin Ave, Gadsden, AL 35904, USA
- Where
- Gadsden · 2 miles north of central Gadsden
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Gadsden
- One of 9 wedding photographers we list · 2 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (256) 295-8342
- Website
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Around Gadsden
- Nearest venue
- Gunn-Bellenger House, 1.6 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 9 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 2 within 3 mi, 5 within 10
- Communities served
- Attalla, Rainbow City
Distances are straight-line from Matthew Blake Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Gadsden.
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