Hammond and Gary, Portage, Merrillville, Indiana › Wedding Photographers › Shelia Thompson Photography, LLC
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About Shelia Thompson Photography, LLC
Shelia Thompson Photography, LLC brings photographer services to weddings across Hammond and Gary, Portage, Merrillville, Indiana, working from Chesterton. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Allure on the Lake and Duneland Falls All-Inclusive Event Venue. 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 Hammond
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Hammond?
Most couples in Hammond 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 Hammond?
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 Shelia Thompson Photography, LLC
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Allure on the Lake | 1.1 mi |
| Duneland Falls All-Inclusive Event Venue | 3.4 mi |
| Dunes Pavilion Event Venue | 3.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from Shelia Thompson Photography, LLC to each venue listed on Lazo.
Hammond 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 | 33° | 19° | 11% | 4:02 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Feb | 37° | 23° | 12% | 4:44 PM | 5:23 PM |
| Mar | 48° | 32° | 16% | 6:19 PM | 6:56 PM |
| Apr | 60° | 41° | 23% | 6:53 PM | 7:30 PM |
| May | 71° | 52° | 26% | 7:22 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Jun | 81° | 62° | 27% | 7:44 PM | 8:26 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 68° | 18% | 7:41 PM | 8:22 PM |
| Aug | 83° | 66° | 21% | 7:11 PM | 7:49 PM |
| Sep | 76° | 59° | 18% | 6:22 PM | 6:59 PM |
| Oct | 63° | 46° | 20% | 5:30 PM | 6:08 PM |
| Nov | 49° | 35° | 16% | 3:48 PM | 4:29 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 25° | 14% | 3:35 PM | 4:20 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Chicago Midway Airport (17.6 mi from Hammond). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Hammond.
Getting to Hammond
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| MDW Chicago Midway International Airport | 18 mi | 25 min |
| ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport | 33 mi | 50 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 19 mi | 25 min |
| Milwaukee | 100 mi | 2 hr |
| Indianapolis | 146 mi | 3 hr |
| Detroit | 234 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Hammond; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1050 Broadway Ave #11, Chesterton, IN 46304, USA
- Where
- Chesterton · 22 miles east of central Hammond
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Hammond
- One of 20 wedding photographers we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (219) 433-3778
- Website
- Visit site
Around Chesterton
- Nearest venue
- The Allure on the Lake, 1.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 9 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 8 within 10
- Communities served
- Portage, Valparaiso
Distances are straight-line from Shelia Thompson Photography, LLC; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Hammond.
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