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About Ben Lau | NJ Wedding Photographer
Couples planning a New York City wedding will find Ben Lau | NJ Wedding Photographer among the Plainfield area's wedding photographers. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The James Ward Mansion and The Westwood. 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 New York City
How much does a wedding photographer cost in New York City?
Most couples in New York City 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 New York City?
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Wedding venues near Ben Lau | NJ Wedding Photographer
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The James Ward Mansion | 4.2 mi |
| The Westwood | 5.1 mi |
| Forest Lodge NJ | 5.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from Ben Lau | NJ Wedding Photographer to each venue listed on Lazo.
New York City weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40° | 28° | 20% | 4:11 PM | 4:53 PM |
| Feb | 42° | 30° | 21% | 4:52 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Mar | 50° | 36° | 24% | 6:26 PM | 7:02 PM |
| Apr | 62° | 46° | 22% | 6:58 PM | 7:35 PM |
| May | 71° | 55° | 24% | 7:27 PM | 8:06 PM |
| Jun | 80° | 64° | 23% | 7:47 PM | 8:29 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 70° | 22% | 7:45 PM | 8:25 PM |
| Aug | 83° | 69° | 21% | 7:16 PM | 7:53 PM |
| Sep | 76° | 62° | 21% | 6:28 PM | 7:04 PM |
| Oct | 64° | 51° | 18% | 5:38 PM | 6:15 PM |
| Nov | 54° | 42° | 19% | 3:57 PM | 4:37 PM |
| Dec | 44° | 34° | 24% | 3:45 PM | 4:29 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at New York Cntrl Pk Twr (1.7 mi from New York City). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in New York City.
Photo spots around New York City
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| The Channel Gardenstourist attraction | New York | 0.4 mi |
| Greenacre Parkpark | New York | 0.9 mi |
| Tudor City Greenspark | New York | 1.0 mi |
| Cherry Hillscenic spot | New York | 1.3 mi |
| Shakespeare Gardengarden | New York | 1.7 mi |
| Jefferson Market Gardengarden | New York | 1.8 mi |
| Elizabeth Street Gardengarden | New York | 2.5 mi |
| Conservatory Gardengarden | New York | 3.0 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central New York City first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to New York City
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| LGA LaGuardia Airport | 6 mi | 10 min |
| TEB Teterboro Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| EWR Newark Liberty International Airport | 11 mi | 15 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 83 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Hartford-New Haven | 88 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Providence | 153 mi | 3 hr 10 min |
| Baltimore | 172 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central New York City; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1131 Martine Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060, USA
- Where
- Plainfield · 24 miles southwest of central New York City
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In New York City
- One of 398 wedding photographers we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Website
- Visit site
From Ben Lau | NJ Wedding Photographer's website
“Ben Lau is an award-winning wedding photographer in Northern NJ, specializing in fun, candid, photo-documentary wedding photography.”benlau.com
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions, Heirloom albums, Online gallery, Elopements
- Style, in their words
- Documentary, Fine art, Light and airy
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $600
- In business since
- 1980
Read from benlau.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Ben Lau | NJ Wedding Photographer before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Plainfield
- Nearest venue
- The James Ward Mansion, 4.2 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 8 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 18 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 8 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Edison, Iselin, Piscataway, Metuchen
Distances are straight-line from Ben Lau | NJ Wedding Photographer; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around New York City.
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