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About MJ Mendoza Photography
Couples planning a Richmond wedding will find MJ Mendoza Photography among the Petersburg area's wedding photographers. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Old Towne Civic Center and Appomattox Event Center. 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 Richmond
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Richmond?
Most couples in Richmond 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 Richmond?
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 MJ Mendoza Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Old Towne Civic Center | 0.1 mi |
| Appomattox Event Center | 0.2 mi |
| Strawberry Hill - Inn & Event Venue | 0.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from MJ Mendoza Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Richmond 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 | 48° | 29° | 20% | 4:35 PM | 5:15 PM |
| Feb | 52° | 30° | 20% | 5:12 PM | 5:49 PM |
| Mar | 60° | 37° | 22% | 6:42 PM | 7:17 PM |
| Apr | 70° | 46° | 22% | 7:10 PM | 7:45 PM |
| May | 78° | 56° | 23% | 7:35 PM | 8:12 PM |
| Jun | 86° | 64° | 22% | 7:53 PM | 8:32 PM |
| Jul | 90° | 69° | 24% | 7:52 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Aug | 88° | 68° | 21% | 7:26 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Sep | 81° | 61° | 19% | 6:42 PM | 7:17 PM |
| Oct | 71° | 49° | 16% | 5:57 PM | 6:32 PM |
| Nov | 60° | 39° | 17% | 4:20 PM | 4:58 PM |
| Dec | 52° | 32° | 20% | 4:11 PM | 4:52 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Richmond International Airport (6.8 mi from Richmond). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Richmond.
Photo spots around Richmond
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Overlookpark | Richmond | 0.9 mi |
| Great Shiplock Parkpark | Richmond | 1.3 mi |
| Libby Hill Parkpark | Richmond | 1.4 mi |
| Chimborazo Parkpark | Richmond | 1.7 mi |
| Maymont Japanese Gardenpark | Richmond | 2.3 mi |
| Italian Gardenspark | Richmond | 2.3 mi |
| Forest Hill Parkpark | Richmond | 2.6 mi |
| Agecroft Hall & Gardenshistorical landmark | Richmond | 3.9 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central Richmond first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to Richmond
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| RIC Richmond International Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| PHF Newport News Williamsburg International Airport | 59 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| CHO Charlottesville Albemarle Airport | 69 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 93 mi | 2 hr |
| Washington DC | 97 mi | 2 hr |
| Baltimore | 129 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| Raleigh-Durham | 139 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Richmond; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 429 3rd St, Petersburg, VA 23803, USA
- Where
- Petersburg · 21 miles south of central Richmond
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Richmond
- One of 120 wedding photographers we list
Around Petersburg
- Nearest venue
- Old Towne Civic Center, 0.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 12 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 3 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 24 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Colonial Heights, Prince George, South Prince George, South Chesterfield
Distances are straight-line from MJ Mendoza Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Richmond.
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