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About Stilwell Photography & Films
Stilwell Photography & Films is a wedding photographer serving couples across the Hudson Valley area from Middletown. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Venue By Eventos Vip and môda SUITE. 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 Hudson Valley
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Hudson Valley?
Most couples in Hudson Valley 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 Hudson Valley?
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 Stilwell Photography & Films
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Venue By Eventos Vip | 0.7 mi |
| môda SUITE | 1.3 mi |
| Limelight Hall | 3.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from Stilwell Photography & Films to each venue listed on Lazo.
Hudson Valley weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36° | 18° | 17% | 4:07 PM | 4:50 PM |
| Feb | 39° | 20° | 21% | 4:50 PM | 5:29 PM |
| Mar | 48° | 27° | 21% | 6:25 PM | 7:02 PM |
| Apr | 61° | 38° | 23% | 6:59 PM | 7:36 PM |
| May | 71° | 48° | 22% | 7:28 PM | 8:08 PM |
| Jun | 80° | 57° | 25% | 7:49 PM | 8:32 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 62° | 21% | 7:47 PM | 8:28 PM |
| Aug | 83° | 61° | 23% | 7:17 PM | 7:55 PM |
| Sep | 75° | 52° | 20% | 6:28 PM | 7:04 PM |
| Oct | 63° | 41° | 19% | 5:36 PM | 6:14 PM |
| Nov | 51° | 32° | 19% | 3:53 PM | 4:35 PM |
| Dec | 40° | 24° | 23% | 3:41 PM | 4:25 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Poughkeepsie Dutchess Co Airport (5.4 mi from Hudson Valley). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Hudson Valley.
Getting to Hudson Valley
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| SWF New York Stewart International Airport | 17 mi | 25 min |
| HPN Westchester County Airport | 45 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| LGA LaGuardia Airport | 64 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford-New Haven | 62 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| New York City | 65 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| Providence | 130 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| Philadelphia | 137 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Hudson Valley; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 15 James P Kelly Way Ste c, Middletown, NY 10940, USA
- Where
- Middletown · 33 miles southwest of central Hudson Valley
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Hudson Valley
- One of 103 wedding photographers we list · 2 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (914) 443-3678
- Website
- Visit site
From Stilwell Photography & Films's website
“Stilwell Photography & Films is a premier Photography and Videography Studio in New York's Hudson Valley.”alisastilwell.com
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions, Second shooter, Drone photos, Heirloom albums, Online gallery, Destination weddings
- Style, in their words
- Documentary, Fine art, Cinematic, Candid
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $2,999
Read from alisastilwell.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Stilwell Photography & Films before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Middletown
- Nearest venue
- The Venue By Eventos Vip, 0.7 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 10 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 2 within 3 mi, 2 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 17 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Goshen, Otisville, New Hampton
Distances are straight-line from Stilwell Photography & Films; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Hudson Valley.
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