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About Shelby Photography
Couples planning a Peoria wedding will find Shelby Photography among the Washington area's wedding photographers. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Countryside Banquet & Catering and Marlene's Event Barn. 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 Peoria
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Peoria?
Most couples in Peoria 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 Peoria?
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 Shelby Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Countryside Banquet & Catering | 1.6 mi |
| Marlene's Event Barn | 5.4 mi |
| Soderstrom Castle | 5.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from Shelby Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Peoria weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, August, September, October. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34° | 18° | 15% | 4:13 PM | 4:55 PM |
| Feb | 39° | 21° | 16% | 4:55 PM | 5:33 PM |
| Mar | 51° | 32° | 19% | 6:29 PM | 7:05 PM |
| Apr | 64° | 42° | 26% | 7:01 PM | 7:38 PM |
| May | 74° | 53° | 27% | 7:29 PM | 8:09 PM |
| Jun | 83° | 62° | 22% | 7:50 PM | 8:31 PM |
| Jul | 86° | 66° | 17% | 7:48 PM | 8:28 PM |
| Aug | 85° | 64° | 19% | 7:18 PM | 7:56 PM |
| Sep | 78° | 56° | 17% | 6:31 PM | 7:07 PM |
| Oct | 65° | 44° | 19% | 5:40 PM | 6:17 PM |
| Nov | 51° | 33° | 18% | 3:59 PM | 4:40 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 23° | 16% | 3:48 PM | 4:31 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Peoria Gtr Peoria Airport (6.8 mi from Peoria). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Peoria.
Getting to Peoria
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| PIA General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| BMI Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal | 41 mi | 1 hr |
| MDW Chicago Midway International Airport | 120 mi | 3 hr |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 129 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| St. Louis | 150 mi | 3 hr 10 min |
| Milwaukee | 181 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Indianapolis | 195 mi | 4 hr |
Straight-line distance from central Peoria; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 25298 Spring Creek Rd, Washington, IL 61571, USA
- Where
- Washington · 8 miles east of central Peoria
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Peoria
- One of 11 wedding photographers we list
- Phone
- (309) 472-1969
- Website
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Around Washington
- Nearest venue
- Countryside Banquet & Catering, 1.6 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 14 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 8 within 10
- Communities served
- Peoria Heights, Metamora
Distances are straight-line from Shelby Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Peoria.
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