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About J.Parsons Photography
J.Parsons Photography brings photographer services to weddings across Hartford and New Haven, Connecticut, working from Canterbury. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Overlook At Geer Tree Farm and Wright's Mill Farm. 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 Hartford-New Haven
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Hartford-New Haven?
Most couples in Hartford-New Haven 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 Hartford-New Haven?
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 J.Parsons Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Overlook At Geer Tree Farm | 3.9 mi |
| Wright's Mill Farm | 7.2 mi |
| Maple Lane Farms | 8.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from J.Parsons Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Hartford-New Haven weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37° | 19° | 17% | 4:02 PM | 4:45 PM |
| Feb | 39° | 20° | 19% | 4:45 PM | 5:24 PM |
| Mar | 48° | 28° | 19% | 6:20 PM | 6:57 PM |
| Apr | 60° | 38° | 22% | 6:54 PM | 7:31 PM |
| May | 70° | 48° | 24% | 7:23 PM | 8:03 PM |
| Jun | 79° | 57° | 25% | 7:44 PM | 8:26 PM |
| Jul | 84° | 62° | 20% | 7:42 PM | 8:23 PM |
| Aug | 82° | 61° | 20% | 7:12 PM | 7:50 PM |
| Sep | 75° | 54° | 18% | 6:23 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Oct | 64° | 42° | 20% | 5:31 PM | 6:09 PM |
| Nov | 52° | 32° | 19% | 3:49 PM | 4:30 PM |
| Dec | 42° | 24° | 21% | 3:36 PM | 4:21 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Meriden Markham Municipal Airport (8.2 mi from Hartford-New Haven). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Hartford-New Haven.
Photo spots around Hartford-New Haven
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Park Rose Gardengarden | Hartford | 11.8 mi |
| Elizabeth Park Conservancygarden | West Hartford | 11.9 mi |
| Elizabeth Park Sunrise Overlookpark | Hartford | 11.9 mi |
| Friends of Elizabeth Parkpark | West Hartford | 12.0 mi |
| Elizabeth Parkpark | West Hartford | 12.0 mi |
| Riverside Parkpark | Hartford | 12.4 mi |
| Edgerton Parkpark | New Haven | 21.0 mi |
| East Rock Parkpark | New Haven | 21.0 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central Hartford-New Haven first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to Hartford-New Haven
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| BDL Bradley International Airport | 23 mi | 35 min |
| HVN Tweed New Haven Airport | 25 mi | 35 min |
| WST Westerly State Airport | 51 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 70 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| New York City | 88 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Boston | 100 mi | 2 hr |
| Philadelphia | 171 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Hartford-New Haven; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 35 Campbell Dr, Canterbury, CT 06331, USA
- Where
- Canterbury · 38 miles east of central Hartford-New Haven
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Hartford-New Haven
- One of 169 wedding photographers we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (850) 792-0392
- Website
- Visit site
From J.Parsons Photography's website
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions, Heirloom albums, Elopements, Destination weddings
- Style, in their words
- Fine art, Candid, Timeless
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $1,400
Read from jparsonsphotography.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with J.Parsons Photography before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Canterbury
- Nearest venue
- The Overlook At Geer Tree Farm, 3.9 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 6 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 5 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 2 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Lisbon, Griswold, Jewett City, Scotland
Distances are straight-line from J.Parsons Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Hartford-New Haven.
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