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About Shmily Wedding Photography
Shmily Wedding Photography brings photographer services to weddings across Orange County, California, working from Irvine. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Modest Magnolia and Fete The Venue. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Orange County
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Orange County?
Most couples in Orange County 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 Orange County?
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 Shmily Wedding Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Modest Magnolia | 0.4 mi |
| Fete The Venue | 1.4 mi |
| The Pacific Club | 1.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from Shmily Wedding Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Orange County weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. The driest months are June, July, August.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67° | 49° | 10% | 4:29 PM | 5:06 PM |
| Feb | 67° | 50° | 16% | 5:01 PM | 5:35 PM |
| Mar | 68° | 52° | 8% | 6:26 PM | 6:59 PM |
| Apr | 70° | 55° | 5% | 6:49 PM | 7:22 PM |
| May | 71° | 59° | 2% | 7:10 PM | 7:45 PM |
| Jun | 74° | 63° | 0% | 7:26 PM | 8:03 PM |
| Jul | 79° | 66° | 1% | 7:26 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Aug | 80° | 67° | 0% | 7:03 PM | 7:37 PM |
| Sep | 80° | 65° | 1% | 6:24 PM | 6:57 PM |
| Oct | 76° | 59° | 4% | 5:43 PM | 6:17 PM |
| Nov | 72° | 53° | 6% | 4:11 PM | 4:48 PM |
| Dec | 66° | 48° | 11% | 4:06 PM | 4:44 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (3.3 mi from Orange County). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Orange County.
Getting to Orange County
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| SNA John Wayne Orange County International Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| LGB Long Beach International Airport | 20 mi | 30 min |
| ONT Ontario International Airport | 27 mi | 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 33 mi | 40 min |
| San Diego | 79 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Las Vegas | 228 mi | 4 hr 40 min |
Straight-line distance from central Orange County; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 18005 Sky Park Cir steF, Irvine, CA 92614, USA
- Where
- Irvine · 3 miles southwest of central Orange County
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Orange County
- One of 118 wedding photographers we list · 14 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (949) 656-9998
- Website
- Visit site
From Shmily Wedding Photography's website
“Shmily Weddings offers expert wedding photography, planning, and full-service experiences in California, ensuring seamless and memorable weddings with over 10 years of expertise.”shmilyweddings.com
- Services they list
- Elopements
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $17,800
- Experience
- 10+ years
Read from shmilyweddings.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Shmily Wedding Photography before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Irvine
- Nearest venue
- Modest Magnolia, 0.4 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 53 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 14 within 3 mi, 44 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 53 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Newport Beach, Tustin
Distances are straight-line from Shmily Wedding Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Orange County.
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