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About A Portrait Studio by Swathwood Photography
Couples planning a Marion wedding will find A Portrait Studio by Swathwood Photography among the Marion area's wedding photographers. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Covenant Place - Wedding & Events - Marion, IN and Hart's Celebration Center LLC. 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 Marion
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Marion?
Most couples in Marion 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 Marion?
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 A Portrait Studio by Swathwood Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Covenant Place - Wedding & Events - Marion, IN | 3.9 mi |
| Hart's Celebration Center LLC | 5.0 mi |
| Evergreen Acres Wedding & Events | 6.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from A Portrait Studio by Swathwood Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Marion weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are February, September, October.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° | 18° | 20% | 4:58 PM | 5:40 PM |
| Feb | 37° | 20° | 19% | 5:39 PM | 6:17 PM |
| Mar | 48° | 28° | 20% | 7:13 PM | 7:49 PM |
| Apr | 61° | 38° | 27% | 7:45 PM | 8:21 PM |
| May | 72° | 49° | 26% | 8:13 PM | 8:52 PM |
| Jun | 81° | 59° | 26% | 8:33 PM | 9:15 PM |
| Jul | 84° | 62° | 21% | 8:31 PM | 9:12 PM |
| Aug | 82° | 60° | 20% | 8:02 PM | 8:40 PM |
| Sep | 77° | 53° | 18% | 7:15 PM | 7:51 PM |
| Oct | 64° | 42° | 19% | 6:25 PM | 7:02 PM |
| Nov | 50° | 32° | 22% | 4:44 PM | 5:24 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 23° | 20% | 4:33 PM | 5:16 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Marion 2 N (2.1 mi from Marion). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Marion.
Getting to Marion
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| FWA Fort Wayne International Airport | 38 mi | 60 min |
| IND Indianapolis International Airport | 67 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| LAF Purdue University Airport | 68 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 60 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| Cincinnati | 117 mi | 2 hr 30 min |
| Chicago | 137 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
| Columbus | 146 mi | 3 hr |
Straight-line distance from central Marion; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1225 W 2nd St, Marion, IN 46952, USA
- Where
- Marion · central Marion
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Marion
- One of 4 wedding photographers we list · 2 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (765) 506-9897
Around Marion
- Nearest venue
- The Covenant Place - Wedding & Events - Marion, IN, 3.9 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 4 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 2 within 3 mi, 3 within 10
- Communities served
- Gas City, Jonesboro, Sweetser
Distances are straight-line from A Portrait Studio by Swathwood Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Marion.
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