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About Rodrigo Varela Photography
Couples planning a Miami wedding will find Rodrigo Varela Photography among the Coral Gables area's wedding photographers. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including La Jolla Ballroom and Coral Gables Woman's Club. 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 Miami
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Miami?
Most couples in Miami 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 Miami?
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 Rodrigo Varela Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| La Jolla Ballroom | 0.4 mi |
| Coral Gables Woman's Club | 1.0 mi |
| Coral Gables Golf & Country Club | 1.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from Rodrigo Varela Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Miami weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December. The driest months are February, March, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74° | 61° | 15% | 5:18 PM | 5:51 PM |
| Feb | 75° | 63° | 13% | 5:42 PM | 6:14 PM |
| Mar | 76° | 65° | 13% | 6:59 PM | 7:29 PM |
| Apr | 80° | 70° | 16% | 7:13 PM | 7:44 PM |
| May | 83° | 74° | 20% | 7:27 PM | 7:59 PM |
| Jun | 86° | 76° | 34% | 7:40 PM | 8:13 PM |
| Jul | 88° | 78° | 28% | 7:41 PM | 8:14 PM |
| Aug | 88° | 78° | 33% | 7:24 PM | 7:56 PM |
| Sep | 87° | 77° | 37% | 6:54 PM | 7:24 PM |
| Oct | 84° | 74° | 30% | 6:22 PM | 6:53 PM |
| Nov | 79° | 69° | 16% | 4:59 PM | 5:31 PM |
| Dec | 76° | 65° | 12% | 4:58 PM | 5:32 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Miami Beach (4.8 mi from Miami). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Miami.
Photo spots around Miami
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Mirador Brickelltourist attraction | Miami | 0.2 mi |
| Lummus Park Historic Districthistorical landmark | Miami | 1.2 mi |
| Miami Skyline Viewtourist attraction | Miami | 1.3 mi |
| Maurice A. Ferré Parkpark | Miami | 1.6 mi |
| Vizcaya Museum & Gardensart museum | Miami | 1.7 mi |
| Ichimura Miami Japan Gardenbotanical garden | Miami | 1.9 mi |
| Miami Beach Botanical Gardenbotanical garden | Miami Beach | 4.2 mi |
| The Kampong, National Tropical Botanical Gardenbotanical garden | Miami | 4.9 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central Miami first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to Miami
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MIA Miami International Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| OPF Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport | 11 mi | 15 min |
| FLL Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | 22 mi | 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 205 mi | 4 hr 10 min |
| Tampa | 206 mi | 4 hr 20 min |
Straight-line distance from central Miami; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 2625 Ponce de Leon Blvd #285, Coral Gables, FL 33134, USA
- Where
- Coral Gables · 4 miles west of central Miami
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Miami
- One of 218 wedding photographers we list · 17 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (305) 302-7346
- Website
- Visit site
From Rodrigo Varela Photography's website
“Capture timeless moments with Rodrigo Varela Photography, a premier Miami and Florida Keys wedding photographer. Specializing in weddings, engagements, and portraits across Key West, Islamorada, and Key Largo.”rodrigovarelaphotography.com
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions, Heirloom albums, Destination weddings
- Style, in their words
- Timeless
- In business since
- 2005
- Languages
- English and Spanish
Read from rodrigovarelaphotography.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Rodrigo Varela Photography before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Coral Gables
- Nearest venue
- La Jolla Ballroom, 0.4 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 68 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 17 within 3 mi, 50 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 130 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Doral, Coconut Grove, Miami Springs, West Miami
Distances are straight-line from Rodrigo Varela Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Miami.
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