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About Shotwell Productions
Shotwell Productions is a wedding photographer serving couples across the Philadelphia area from Princeton Junction. Beyond wedding photographers, the business also offers wedding videographers — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Philadelphia
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Philadelphia?
Most couples in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
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 Shotwell Productions
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Boathouse at Mercer Lake | 2.3 mi |
| Updike Farmstead | 3.0 mi |
| The Hamilton Manor | 8.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from Shotwell Productions to each venue listed on Lazo.
Philadelphia weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, June, September, October. The driest months are January, August, October.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41° | 26° | 19% | 4:18 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Feb | 44° | 28° | 21% | 4:59 PM | 5:36 PM |
| Mar | 53° | 34° | 22% | 6:31 PM | 7:07 PM |
| Apr | 65° | 44° | 21% | 7:02 PM | 7:39 PM |
| May | 74° | 54° | 20% | 7:30 PM | 8:09 PM |
| Jun | 83° | 64° | 22% | 7:50 PM | 8:31 PM |
| Jul | 88° | 70° | 20% | 7:48 PM | 8:28 PM |
| Aug | 86° | 68° | 19% | 7:20 PM | 7:57 PM |
| Sep | 79° | 61° | 19% | 6:33 PM | 7:09 PM |
| Oct | 67° | 49° | 18% | 5:44 PM | 6:21 PM |
| Nov | 56° | 39° | 19% | 4:04 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Dec | 46° | 31° | 22% | 3:53 PM | 4:36 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Philadelphia International Airport (6.8 mi from Philadelphia). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Philadelphia.
Photo spots around Philadelphia
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| 18th Century Gardengarden | Philadelphia | 1.0 mi |
| The Magnolia Gardengarden | Philadelphia | 1.0 mi |
| Azalea Gardengarden | Philadelphia | 1.4 mi |
| James G. Kaskey Memorial Parkbotanical garden | Philadelphia | 1.8 mi |
| Glendinning Rock Gardenpark | Philadelphia | 2.1 mi |
| Bartram's Gardenpark | Philadelphia | 2.8 mi |
| Centennial Arboretumbotanical garden | Philadelphia | 3.3 mi |
| Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvaniabotanical garden | Philadelphia | 9.8 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central Philadelphia first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to Philadelphia
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| PHL Philadelphia International Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| TTN Trenton Mercer Airport | 29 mi | 45 min |
| ILG Wilmington Airport | 30 mi | 45 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 83 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Baltimore | 90 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Washington DC | 123 mi | 2 hr 30 min |
| Hartford-New Haven | 171 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Philadelphia; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 216 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550, USA
- Where
- Princeton Junction · 37 miles northeast of central Philadelphia
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Philadelphia
- One of 272 wedding photographers we list
- Phone
- (888) 974-6893
- Website
- Visit site
From Shotwell Productions's website
“New Jersey wedding photographer team capturing fun, joy-filled weddings with vibrant, candid photos and a relaxed experience couples truly enjoy.”shotwell.productions
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions, Drone photos, Heirloom albums, Online gallery, Photo booth
- Style, in their words
- Cinematic, Candid, Timeless
Read from shotwell.productions in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Shotwell Productions before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Princeton Junction
- Nearest venue
- The Boathouse at Mercer Lake, 2.3 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 4 wedding venues
- Guest hotels
- 19 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Princeton, Hamilton Township, West Windsor Township, Robbinsville Twp
Distances are straight-line from Shotwell Productions; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Philadelphia.
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