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Jasmine Norris Photography

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Frequently asked questions

Planning a wedding photographer in Monterey

How much does a wedding photographer cost in Monterey?

Most couples in Monterey 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 Monterey?

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.

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Monterey weddings, month by month

Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September, October, November. The driest months are June, July, August.

MonthHighLowRainGolden hourSunset
Jan62°43°17%4:36 PM5:15 PM
Feb62°45°22%5:12 PM5:48 PM
Mar62°46°21%6:40 PM7:15 PM
Apr63°47°11%7:07 PM7:42 PM
May65°50°4%7:31 PM8:08 PM
Jun68°52°1%7:49 PM8:27 PM
Jul69°54°0%7:48 PM8:25 PM
Aug70°55°0%7:22 PM7:58 PM
Sep71°54°1%6:40 PM7:14 PM
Oct70°51°5%5:56 PM6:30 PM
Nov65°46°13%4:20 PM4:58 PM
Dec62°43°18%4:12 PM4:53 PM

Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Monterey Peninsul Airport (2.9 mi from Monterey). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Monterey.

Getting to Monterey

Airports
AirportDistanceEst. drive
MRY Monterey Regional Airport3 mi5 min
SJC Mineta San Jose International Airport53 mi1 hr 20 min
SQL San Carlos Airport66 mi1 hr 40 min
Nearby cities
CityDistanceEst. drive
San Francisco Bay86 mi1 hr 50 min
Sacramento139 mi2 hr 50 min
Los Angeles271 mi5 hr 40 min

Straight-line distance from central Monterey; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.

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