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About Alana Mae Photography
Couples planning a Lake Charles wedding will find Alana Mae Photography among the Lake Charles area's wedding photographers. Beyond wedding photographers, the business also offers wedding videographers — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. 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 Lake Charles
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Lake Charles?
Most couples in Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles?
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 Alana Mae Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Royal Of Lake Charles | 0.1 mi |
| BrickHouse Catering & Events | 0.4 mi |
| Cajun Cafe Catering & Event Center | 0.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from Alana Mae Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Lake Charles weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in February, March, April, May, October, November, December. The driest months are March, April, May.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63° | 43° | 21% | 4:59 PM | 5:35 PM |
| Feb | 67° | 47° | 18% | 5:28 PM | 6:01 PM |
| Mar | 73° | 53° | 15% | 6:49 PM | 7:21 PM |
| Apr | 79° | 59° | 15% | 7:08 PM | 7:40 PM |
| May | 85° | 67° | 16% | 7:25 PM | 7:59 PM |
| Jun | 90° | 74° | 25% | 7:40 PM | 8:16 PM |
| Jul | 92° | 76° | 26% | 7:41 PM | 8:15 PM |
| Aug | 93° | 75° | 24% | 7:21 PM | 7:54 PM |
| Sep | 89° | 71° | 21% | 6:46 PM | 7:18 PM |
| Oct | 82° | 60° | 16% | 6:09 PM | 6:41 PM |
| Nov | 72° | 51° | 17% | 4:41 PM | 5:16 PM |
| Dec | 65° | 45° | 19% | 4:38 PM | 5:14 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Lake Charles (5.1 mi from Lake Charles). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Lake Charles.
Getting to Lake Charles
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| LCH Lake Charles Regional Airport | 5 mi | 10 min |
| BPT Jack Brooks Regional Airport | 51 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 128 mi | 3 hr 10 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 133 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| New Orleans | 188 mi | 3 hr 50 min |
| Austin | 271 mi | 5 hr 40 min |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 276 mi | 5 hr 40 min |
Straight-line distance from central Lake Charles; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 500 Broad St #C, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
- Where
- Lake Charles · 2 miles north of central Lake Charles
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Lake Charles
- One of 8 wedding photographers we list · 3 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (337) 842-4534
- Website
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Around Lake Charles
- Nearest venue
- The Royal Of Lake Charles, 0.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 14 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 3 within 3 mi, 7 within 10
Distances are straight-line from Alana Mae Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Lake Charles.
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