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About Drew Nelson Photography
Couples planning a Pittsburgh wedding will find Drew Nelson Photography among the Pittsburgh area's wedding photographers. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Reserve and South Side Market House. 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 Pittsburgh
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Pittsburgh?
Most couples in Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh?
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 Drew Nelson Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Reserve | 0.1 mi |
| South Side Market House | 0.5 mi |
| The Fluted Mushroom Catering Co. | 0.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from Drew Nelson Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Pittsburgh weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, September, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37° | 22° | 20% | 4:36 PM | 5:18 PM |
| Feb | 40° | 24° | 23% | 5:17 PM | 5:55 PM |
| Mar | 49° | 31° | 25% | 6:50 PM | 7:26 PM |
| Apr | 62° | 42° | 29% | 7:22 PM | 7:59 PM |
| May | 72° | 52° | 30% | 7:50 PM | 8:29 PM |
| Jun | 79° | 60° | 27% | 8:11 PM | 8:52 PM |
| Jul | 83° | 64° | 26% | 8:09 PM | 8:49 PM |
| Aug | 81° | 63° | 24% | 7:39 PM | 8:17 PM |
| Sep | 75° | 56° | 20% | 6:52 PM | 7:28 PM |
| Oct | 63° | 45° | 25% | 6:02 PM | 6:39 PM |
| Nov | 51° | 35° | 21% | 4:22 PM | 5:02 PM |
| Dec | 41° | 28° | 23% | 4:10 PM | 4:54 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Pittsburgh Allegheny Co Airport (7.1 mi from Pittsburgh). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Pittsburgh.
Photo spots around Pittsburgh
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Emerald View Parkpark | Pittsburgh | 0.9 mi |
| Grandview Parkpark | Pittsburgh | 1.0 mi |
| West End Overlook Parkpark | Pittsburgh | 2.0 mi |
| Schenley Parkcity park | Pittsburgh | 2.9 mi |
| Mellon Parkpark | Pittsburgh | 4.1 mi |
| Highland Park Entry Gardenpark | Pittsburgh | 5.0 mi |
| Pittsburgh Botanic Gardenbotanical garden | Oakdale | 9.4 mi |
| Hartwood Acres Parkpark | Pittsburgh | 10.0 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central Pittsburgh first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to Pittsburgh
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| PIT Pittsburgh International Airport | 13 mi | 20 min |
| LBE Arnold Palmer Regional Airport | 33 mi | 50 min |
| MGW Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field | 55 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 115 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| Columbus | 162 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| Buffalo | 179 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Washington DC | 190 mi | 4 hr |
Straight-line distance from central Pittsburgh; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 44 Terminal Way #2, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA
- Where
- Pittsburgh · central Pittsburgh
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Pittsburgh
- One of 75 wedding photographers we list · 14 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (412) 805-0232
- Website
- Visit site
Around Pittsburgh
- Nearest venue
- The Reserve, 0.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 79 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 14 within 3 mi, 33 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 61 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Carnegie, Millvale, Bellevue, McKees Rocks
Distances are straight-line from Drew Nelson Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Pittsburgh.
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