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About Zak Zavada Photography
Zak Zavada Photography brings photographer services to weddings across The Poconos, Pennsylvania, working from Scranton. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Waldorf Park Social Club and The Colonnade. 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 Poconos
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Poconos?
Most couples in Poconos 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 Poconos?
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 Zak Zavada Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Waldorf Park Social Club | 0.7 mi |
| The Colonnade | 0.9 mi |
| Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple | 1.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from Zak Zavada Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Poconos weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° | 15° | 17% | 4:15 PM | 4:57 PM |
| Feb | 33° | 17° | 19% | 4:56 PM | 5:35 PM |
| Mar | 41° | 24° | 22% | 6:31 PM | 7:07 PM |
| Apr | 55° | 34° | 25% | 7:03 PM | 7:40 PM |
| May | 65° | 45° | 30% | 7:32 PM | 8:11 PM |
| Jun | 73° | 53° | 30% | 7:53 PM | 8:34 PM |
| Jul | 78° | 58° | 25% | 7:51 PM | 8:31 PM |
| Aug | 76° | 56° | 25% | 7:21 PM | 7:59 PM |
| Sep | 68° | 50° | 21% | 6:33 PM | 7:09 PM |
| Oct | 57° | 39° | 23% | 5:42 PM | 6:20 PM |
| Nov | 46° | 30° | 18% | 4:01 PM | 4:42 PM |
| Dec | 35° | 21° | 21% | 3:49 PM | 4:33 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Mt Pocono Mountains Airport (14.3 mi from Poconos). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Poconos.
Getting to Poconos
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| ABE Lehigh Valley International Airport | 27 mi | 40 min |
| AVP Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport | 37 mi | 55 min |
| EWR Newark Liberty International Airport | 57 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 65 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| Philadelphia | 71 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| Hartford-New Haven | 135 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
| Baltimore | 139 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Poconos; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 415 Arthur Ave, Scranton, PA 18510, USA
- Where
- Scranton · 37 miles northwest of central Poconos
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Poconos
- One of 92 wedding photographers we list · 3 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (570) 561-3516
- Website
- Visit site
From Zak Zavada Photography's website
“Zak Zavada Photography offers timeless wedding photography and family portraits in Scranton, the Poconos, and Northeast Pennsylvania. Calm, natural photography for people who value real connection and an easy, well-guided experience.”zakzavada.com
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions, Second shooter, Heirloom albums, Online gallery, Elopements
- Style, in their words
- Cinematic, Candid, Timeless
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $250
Read from zakzavada.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Zak Zavada Photography before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Scranton
- Nearest venue
- Waldorf Park Social Club, 0.7 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 12 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 3 within 3 mi, 9 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 20 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Dunmore, Moosic, Dickson City, Old Forge
Distances are straight-line from Zak Zavada Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Poconos.
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