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About Melissa Lewis Photography
Couples planning a Providence wedding will find Melissa Lewis Photography among the Woodstock area's wedding photographers. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Tyrone Farm and Pinecroft 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 Providence
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Providence?
Most couples in Providence 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 Providence?
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 Melissa Lewis Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Tyrone Farm | 3.4 mi |
| Pinecroft Estate | 4.1 mi |
| William Mason House | 5.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from Melissa Lewis Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Providence weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are July, August, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38° | 22° | 22% | 3:56 PM | 4:39 PM |
| Feb | 40° | 24° | 22% | 4:40 PM | 5:18 PM |
| Mar | 48° | 30° | 23% | 6:15 PM | 6:52 PM |
| Apr | 59° | 40° | 24% | 6:49 PM | 7:26 PM |
| May | 69° | 49° | 23% | 7:18 PM | 7:59 PM |
| Jun | 78° | 59° | 21% | 7:40 PM | 8:22 PM |
| Jul | 84° | 65° | 18% | 7:37 PM | 8:18 PM |
| Aug | 82° | 64° | 19% | 7:07 PM | 7:45 PM |
| Sep | 75° | 56° | 20% | 6:18 PM | 6:54 PM |
| Oct | 64° | 45° | 22% | 5:26 PM | 6:04 PM |
| Nov | 53° | 36° | 21% | 3:43 PM | 4:24 PM |
| Dec | 43° | 28° | 25% | 3:30 PM | 4:15 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Providence T F Green Airport (7.1 mi from Providence). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Providence.
Photo spots around Providence
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Roger Williams Park Botanical Centerbotanical garden | Providence | 2.8 mi |
| Japanese Garden at Roger Williams Parkgarden | Providence | 2.8 mi |
| Secret Garden Tour In Newport RItourist attraction | Newport | 23.5 mi |
| Fort Adams State Parkstate park | Newport | 24.2 mi |
| King Parkpark | Newport | 24.5 mi |
| Castle Hill Lighthousehistorical landmark | Newport | 25.1 mi |
| Blue Gardengarden | Newport | 25.2 mi |
| Brenton Point State Parkstate park | Newport | 25.8 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central Providence first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to Providence
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| PVD Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| NPT Newport State Airport | 21 mi | 30 min |
| EWB New Bedford Regional Airport | 26 mi | 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 41 mi | 50 min |
| Hartford-New Haven | 70 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| New York City | 153 mi | 3 hr 10 min |
| Philadelphia | 235 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Providence; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 7 Millbrook Ln, Woodstock, CT 06281, USA
- Where
- Woodstock · 30 miles west of central Providence
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Providence
- One of 93 wedding photographers we list
- Phone
- (860) 336-6737
- Website
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Around Woodstock
- Nearest venue
- Tyrone Farm, 3.4 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 6 wedding venues
- Guest hotels
- 1 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Putnam, Thompson, Pomfret Center, North Grosvenor Dale
Distances are straight-line from Melissa Lewis Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Providence.
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