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About Kristin Shelly Photography
Based in Johnson City, Kristin Shelly Photography works with couples planning weddings throughout Johnson City and Kingsport, Bristol, Tennessee. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Monarch on Main and VENUE at the King's Centre. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Johnson City
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Johnson City?
Most couples in Johnson City 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 Johnson City?
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 Kristin Shelly Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Monarch on Main | 0.9 mi |
| VENUE at the King's Centre | 0.9 mi |
| Venue at Wesley Street | 2.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from Kristin Shelly Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Johnson City 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 | 46° | 26° | 24% | 4:59 PM | 5:38 PM |
| Feb | 51° | 29° | 28% | 5:34 PM | 6:10 PM |
| Mar | 59° | 35° | 27% | 7:02 PM | 7:37 PM |
| Apr | 69° | 43° | 26% | 7:29 PM | 8:03 PM |
| May | 77° | 52° | 26% | 7:52 PM | 8:29 PM |
| Jun | 84° | 61° | 29% | 8:10 PM | 8:48 PM |
| Jul | 86° | 65° | 29% | 8:09 PM | 8:47 PM |
| Aug | 86° | 63° | 22% | 7:44 PM | 8:19 PM |
| Sep | 81° | 56° | 18% | 7:02 PM | 7:36 PM |
| Oct | 70° | 44° | 17% | 6:18 PM | 6:53 PM |
| Nov | 59° | 34° | 20% | 4:43 PM | 5:21 PM |
| Dec | 50° | 29° | 25% | 4:35 PM | 5:15 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Bristol Tri City Airport (9.1 mi from Johnson City). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Johnson City.
Getting to Johnson City
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| TRI Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport | 9 mi | 15 min |
| AVL Asheville Regional Airport | 63 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| TYS McGhee Tyson Airport | 97 mi | 2 hr 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 116 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| Atlanta | 212 mi | 4 hr 20 min |
| Raleigh-Durham | 213 mi | 4 hr 20 min |
| Cincinnati | 223 mi | 4 hr 40 min |
Straight-line distance from central Johnson City; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 411 E 8th Ave, Johnson City, TN 37601, USA
- Where
- Johnson City · central Johnson City
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Johnson City
- One of 18 wedding photographers we list · 3 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (828) 409-1603
- Website
- Visit site
Around Johnson City
- Nearest venue
- Monarch on Main, 0.9 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 11 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 3 within 3 mi, 5 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 15 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Jonesborough, Elizabethton
Distances are straight-line from Kristin Shelly Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Johnson City.
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