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About Sunflower Photography
Sunflower Photography is a wedding photographer serving couples across the Rochester area from Rochester. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Mayowood Stone Barn and Rochester Golf & Country Club. 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 Rochester
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Rochester?
Most couples in Rochester 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 Rochester?
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 Sunflower Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Mayowood Stone Barn | 1.3 mi |
| Rochester Golf & Country Club | 1.3 mi |
| Graham Park | 1.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from Sunflower Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Rochester weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22° | 7° | 10% | 4:12 PM | 4:57 PM |
| Feb | 27° | 11° | 10% | 4:59 PM | 5:39 PM |
| Mar | 40° | 23° | 15% | 6:38 PM | 7:16 PM |
| Apr | 55° | 35° | 23% | 7:15 PM | 7:54 PM |
| May | 68° | 47° | 25% | 7:47 PM | 8:29 PM |
| Jun | 78° | 58° | 26% | 8:10 PM | 8:54 PM |
| Jul | 80° | 61° | 22% | 8:07 PM | 8:50 PM |
| Aug | 78° | 58° | 19% | 7:34 PM | 8:14 PM |
| Sep | 72° | 50° | 20% | 6:42 PM | 7:20 PM |
| Oct | 58° | 38° | 16% | 5:46 PM | 6:25 PM |
| Nov | 42° | 26° | 13% | 3:59 PM | 4:43 PM |
| Dec | 28° | 14° | 12% | 3:45 PM | 4:32 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Rochester International Airport (7.6 mi from Rochester). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Rochester.
Getting to Rochester
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| RST Rochester International Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| LSE La Crosse Regional Airport | 61 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | 70 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 77 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Milwaukee | 239 mi | 5 hr |
| Chicago | 286 mi | 6 hr |
Straight-line distance from central Rochester; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1401 Woodland Dr SW, Rochester, MN 55902, USA
- Where
- Rochester · central Rochester
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Rochester
- One of 15 wedding photographers we list · 7 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (507) 322-8102
- Website
- Visit site
Around Rochester
- Nearest venue
- Mayowood Stone Barn, 1.3 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 11 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 7 within 3 mi, 12 within 10
Distances are straight-line from Sunflower Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Rochester.
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