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About Amber Dodson Photography
Based in Odessa, Amber Dodson Photography works with couples planning weddings throughout Midland and Odessa, Texas. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Venue at Lantana Acres and White-Pool House. 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 Midland
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Midland?
Most couples in Midland 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 Midland?
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 Amber Dodson Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Venue at Lantana Acres | 3.1 mi |
| White-Pool House | 4.0 mi |
| MKA Special Occasions | 4.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from Amber Dodson Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Midland weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in March, April, October, November. The driest months are January, March, April.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59° | 33° | 5% | 5:30 PM | 6:06 PM |
| Feb | 64° | 37° | 6% | 6:01 PM | 6:34 PM |
| Mar | 72° | 44° | 5% | 7:24 PM | 7:56 PM |
| Apr | 80° | 52° | 5% | 7:45 PM | 8:17 PM |
| May | 88° | 62° | 8% | 8:04 PM | 8:39 PM |
| Jun | 95° | 70° | 10% | 8:20 PM | 8:56 PM |
| Jul | 96° | 73° | 9% | 8:20 PM | 8:55 PM |
| Aug | 95° | 72° | 9% | 7:58 PM | 8:32 PM |
| Sep | 88° | 65° | 11% | 7:21 PM | 7:54 PM |
| Oct | 79° | 54° | 8% | 6:42 PM | 7:15 PM |
| Nov | 67° | 42° | 6% | 5:13 PM | 5:48 PM |
| Dec | 59° | 34° | 5% | 5:08 PM | 5:45 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Midland Odessa (7.1 mi from Midland). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Midland.
Getting to Midland
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MAF Midland International Air and Space Port | 8 mi | 10 min |
| HOB Lea County Regional Airport | 79 mi | 2 hr |
| SJT San Angelo Regional Mathis Field | 106 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 280 mi | 5 hr 50 min |
| Austin | 286 mi | 5 hr 50 min |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 314 mi | 6 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Midland; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 4412 Esmond Dr, Odessa, TX 79762, USA
- Where
- Odessa · 16 miles southwest of central Midland
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Midland
- One of 15 wedding photographers we list · 3 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (432) 312-0255
- Website
- Visit site
Around Odessa
- Nearest venue
- The Venue at Lantana Acres, 3.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 8 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 3 within 3 mi, 3 within 10
Distances are straight-line from Amber Dodson Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Midland.
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