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About Dave Shay Photography
Dave Shay Photography is a wedding photographer serving couples across the Raleigh-Durham area from Cary. 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 videographer in Raleigh-Durham
How much does a wedding videographer cost in Raleigh-Durham?
Wedding films in Raleigh-Durham typically run $1,200 to $2,500 for core coverage — usually a highlight film plus ceremony coverage — with premium packages adding full features, drone work, and same-day edits. Confirm film length, delivery time, and music licensing in writing.
Do we really need both a photographer and videographer?
They capture different things: photos are how you'll display the day; film is how you'll relive it — voices, vows, toasts, movement. Many couples who skip video name it their biggest regret; if budget forces a choice, consider a shorter film package over none.
How does Lazo rank wedding videographers in Raleigh-Durham?
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 Dave Shay Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Chatham Station | 0.7 mi |
| The Matthews House | 1.1 mi |
| The Palm Venue & Catering | 1.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from Dave Shay Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Raleigh-Durham weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, September, October. The driest months are September, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52° | 32° | 21% | 4:46 PM | 5:24 PM |
| Feb | 56° | 34° | 21% | 5:21 PM | 5:56 PM |
| Mar | 63° | 40° | 23% | 6:48 PM | 7:22 PM |
| Apr | 73° | 49° | 20% | 7:13 PM | 7:48 PM |
| May | 80° | 58° | 21% | 7:36 PM | 8:13 PM |
| Jun | 87° | 66° | 23% | 7:54 PM | 8:32 PM |
| Jul | 91° | 70° | 24% | 7:53 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Aug | 89° | 69° | 23% | 7:29 PM | 8:04 PM |
| Sep | 82° | 63° | 19% | 6:47 PM | 7:21 PM |
| Oct | 73° | 50° | 16% | 6:04 PM | 6:38 PM |
| Nov | 63° | 40° | 17% | 4:30 PM | 5:07 PM |
| Dec | 55° | 34° | 19% | 4:22 PM | 5:02 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Raleigh Durham International Airport (11.2 mi from Raleigh-Durham). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Raleigh-Durham.
Photo spots around Raleigh-Durham
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Gardenpark | Raleigh | 1.9 mi |
| WRAL Azalea Gardengarden | Raleigh | 2.0 mi |
| Joslin Gardengarden | Raleigh | 2.6 mi |
| Lassiter Mill Parkpark | Raleigh | 3.3 mi |
| Historic Oak View County Parkpark | Raleigh | 3.9 mi |
| Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Parkpark | Raleigh | 4.2 mi |
| Historic Yates Mill County Parkpark | Raleigh | 4.8 mi |
| Sarah P. Duke Gardensbotanical garden | Durham | 22.5 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central Raleigh-Durham first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to Raleigh-Durham
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| RDU Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 11 mi | 15 min |
| FAY Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field | 56 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| PGV Pitt-Greenville Airport | 71 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 130 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| Richmond | 139 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
| Virginia Beach | 166 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
| Washington DC | 233 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Raleigh-Durham; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 705 Branniff Dr, Cary, NC 27513, USA
- Where
- Cary · 8 miles west of central Raleigh-Durham
- Listed under
- Wedding Videographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Raleigh-Durham
- One of 68 wedding videographers we list · 6 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (919) 213-9229
- Website
- Visit site
Around Cary
- Nearest venue
- Chatham Station, 0.7 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 39 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 6 within 3 mi, 37 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 38 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Raleigh, Morrisville, Apex
Distances are straight-line from Dave Shay Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Raleigh-Durham.
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