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About Joy King Photography
Based in Celina, Joy King Photography works with couples planning weddings throughout Lima, Ohio. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Opulence Event Center and The Armory of St Marys. 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 Lima
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Lima?
Most couples in Lima 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 Lima?
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 Joy King Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Opulence Event Center | 0.9 mi |
| The Armory of St Marys | 9.8 mi |
| The 1882 Reserve | 21.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from Joy King Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Lima weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34° | 20° | 15% | 4:51 PM | 5:33 PM |
| Feb | 38° | 22° | 16% | 5:33 PM | 6:11 PM |
| Mar | 48° | 30° | 21% | 7:07 PM | 7:43 PM |
| Apr | 61° | 40° | 26% | 7:39 PM | 8:16 PM |
| May | 72° | 51° | 29% | 8:07 PM | 8:46 PM |
| Jun | 81° | 60° | 25% | 8:28 PM | 9:09 PM |
| Jul | 84° | 63° | 21% | 8:26 PM | 9:06 PM |
| Aug | 82° | 61° | 20% | 7:56 PM | 8:34 PM |
| Sep | 76° | 54° | 20% | 7:09 PM | 7:45 PM |
| Oct | 64° | 44° | 19% | 6:18 PM | 6:55 PM |
| Nov | 50° | 34° | 17% | 4:37 PM | 5:18 PM |
| Dec | 39° | 26° | 17% | 4:26 PM | 5:09 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Lima Allen Co Airport (5.0 mi from Lima). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Lima.
Getting to Lima
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| DAY James M. Cox Dayton International Airport | 58 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| FWA Fort Wayne International Airport | 59 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport | 82 mi | 2 hr |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 80 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Cincinnati | 115 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| Detroit | 123 mi | 2 hr 30 min |
| Indianapolis | 127 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
Straight-line distance from central Lima; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- US-127, Celina, OH 45822, USA
- Where
- Celina · 27 miles southwest of central Lima
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Lima
- One of 7 wedding photographers we list
Around Celina
- Nearest venue
- Opulence Event Center, 0.9 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 2 wedding venues
Distances are straight-line from Joy King Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Lima.
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