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About Cardinal Photography
Cardinal Photography brings photographer services to weddings across Houston, Texas, working from Richmond. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Cinco Ranch Lake House and HUB510. 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 Houston
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Houston?
Most couples in Houston 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 Houston?
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 Cardinal Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Cinco Ranch Lake House | 1.6 mi |
| HUB510 | 2.7 mi |
| adda farmhouse - closed for renovation | 3.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from Cardinal Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Houston weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in February, March, April, October, November, December. The driest months are February, March, April.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64° | 46° | 20% | 5:09 PM | 5:44 PM |
| Feb | 68° | 50° | 16% | 5:37 PM | 6:10 PM |
| Mar | 73° | 56° | 14% | 6:58 PM | 7:29 PM |
| Apr | 79° | 62° | 14% | 7:16 PM | 7:48 PM |
| May | 86° | 69° | 16% | 7:33 PM | 8:07 PM |
| Jun | 91° | 75° | 24% | 7:48 PM | 8:23 PM |
| Jul | 93° | 77° | 20% | 7:49 PM | 8:23 PM |
| Aug | 94° | 77° | 20% | 7:29 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Sep | 89° | 73° | 21% | 6:55 PM | 7:26 PM |
| Oct | 82° | 64° | 16% | 6:18 PM | 6:50 PM |
| Nov | 73° | 54° | 17% | 4:51 PM | 5:25 PM |
| Dec | 66° | 48° | 18% | 4:48 PM | 5:24 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Houston Hobby Airport (10.0 mi from Houston). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Houston.
Photo spots around Houston
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| McGovern Centennial Gardensgarden | Houston | 2.9 mi |
| J.M. Stroud Rose Gardengarden | Houston | 2.9 mi |
| McGovern Garden Fallstourist attraction | Houston | 2.9 mi |
| Japanese Gardengarden | Houston | 3.1 mi |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature Centerbotanical garden | Houston | 4.9 mi |
| Helen's Parkpark | Houston | 6.0 mi |
| Houston Botanic Gardenbotanical garden | Houston | 7.9 mi |
| Mandolin Gardens Parkpark | Houston | 18.9 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central Houston first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to Houston
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| HOU William P. Hobby Airport | 10 mi | 15 min |
| IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 16 mi | 25 min |
| BPT Jack Brooks Regional Airport | 82 mi | 2 hr |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | 146 mi | 3 hr |
| San Antonio | 189 mi | 3 hr 50 min |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 225 mi | 4 hr 40 min |
| New Orleans | 318 mi | 6 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Houston; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 23600 FM 1093 Apt 804, Richmond, TX 77406, USA
- Where
- Richmond · 26 miles west of central Houston
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Houston
- One of 188 wedding photographers we list · 3 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (203) 906-7045
- Website
- Visit site
Around Richmond
- Nearest venue
- Cinco Ranch Lake House, 1.6 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 31 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 3 within 3 mi, 22 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 1 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Katy, Fulshear
Distances are straight-line from Cardinal Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Houston.
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