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About Valerie Marie Photography
Based in Eagle Lake, Valerie Marie Photography works with couples planning weddings throughout Mankato, Minnesota. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Venue and Courtyard by Marriott Hotel & Event Center. 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 Mankato
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Mankato?
Most couples in Mankato 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 Mankato?
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 Valerie Marie Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Venue | 4.0 mi |
| Courtyard by Marriott Hotel & Event Center | 4.2 mi |
| Parties & Weddings Plus | 5.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from Valerie Marie Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Mankato weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° | 6° | 10% | 4:17 PM | 5:03 PM |
| Feb | 29° | 9° | 9% | 5:04 PM | 5:45 PM |
| Mar | 41° | 22° | 14% | 6:43 PM | 7:22 PM |
| Apr | 56° | 34° | 22% | 7:21 PM | 8:00 PM |
| May | 69° | 47° | 26% | 7:54 PM | 8:36 PM |
| Jun | 79° | 58° | 30% | 8:16 PM | 9:01 PM |
| Jul | 82° | 62° | 23% | 8:13 PM | 8:56 PM |
| Aug | 80° | 59° | 20% | 7:40 PM | 8:20 PM |
| Sep | 74° | 50° | 18% | 6:48 PM | 7:26 PM |
| Oct | 60° | 37° | 16% | 5:52 PM | 6:31 PM |
| Nov | 43° | 25° | 13% | 4:05 PM | 4:49 PM |
| Dec | 29° | 13° | 10% | 3:50 PM | 4:37 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Mankato (2.5 mi from Mankato). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Mankato.
Getting to Mankato
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | 61 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| RST Rochester International Airport | 76 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| MCW Mason City Municipal Airport | 77 mi | 2 hr |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 66 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| Milwaukee | 314 mi | 6 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Mankato; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 137 Cedar Path, Eagle Lake, MN 56024, USA
- Where
- Eagle Lake · 5 miles east of central Mankato
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Mankato
- One of 6 wedding photographers we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (706) 341-6621
- Website
- Visit site
Around Eagle Lake
- Nearest venue
- The Venue, 4.0 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 8 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 5 within 10
Distances are straight-line from Valerie Marie Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Mankato.
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