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About David Bates Photo
David Bates Photo brings photographer services to weddings across Portland and the Maine Coast, working from Saco. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Sea Shell Events and River Winds Farm And Estate. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Portland
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Portland?
Most couples in Portland 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 Portland?
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 David Bates Photo
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Sea Shell Events | 4.2 mi |
| River Winds Farm And Estate | 4.2 mi |
| This Old Barn | 5.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from David Bates Photo to each venue listed on Lazo.
Portland weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, August, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° | 16° | 22% | 3:44 PM | 4:29 PM |
| Feb | 35° | 17° | 24% | 4:31 PM | 5:11 PM |
| Mar | 42° | 26° | 23% | 6:09 PM | 6:47 PM |
| Apr | 54° | 35° | 23% | 6:46 PM | 7:24 PM |
| May | 64° | 46° | 23% | 7:18 PM | 7:59 PM |
| Jun | 74° | 55° | 23% | 7:40 PM | 8:24 PM |
| Jul | 80° | 61° | 22% | 7:37 PM | 8:20 PM |
| Aug | 79° | 60° | 17% | 7:05 PM | 7:44 PM |
| Sep | 71° | 52° | 18% | 6:13 PM | 6:51 PM |
| Oct | 60° | 41° | 22% | 5:18 PM | 5:57 PM |
| Nov | 48° | 32° | 23% | 3:32 PM | 4:15 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 22° | 25% | 3:17 PM | 4:04 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Portland International Jetport (2.3 mi from Portland). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Portland.
Getting to Portland
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| PWM Portland International Jetport | 3 mi | 5 min |
| PSM Portsmouth International Airport at Pease | 49 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| AUG Augusta State Airport | 51 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 98 mi | 2 hr |
| Providence | 140 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
| Hartford-New Haven | 190 mi | 4 hr |
| New York City | 277 mi | 5 hr 40 min |
Straight-line distance from central Portland; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1 Saco Island Terrace #405, Saco, ME 04072, USA
- Where
- Saco · 15 miles southwest of central Portland
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Portland
- One of 109 wedding photographers we list · 3 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (207) 282-9045
- Website
- Visit site
From David Bates Photo's website
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions, Online gallery
- In business since
- 1995
Read from davidbatesphoto.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with David Bates Photo before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Saco
- Nearest venue
- Sea Shell Events, 4.2 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 18 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 3 within 3 mi, 10 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 18 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, Scarborough, Arundel
Distances are straight-line from David Bates Photo; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Portland.
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