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About Laura Tjepkes Photography
Based in Hartford, Laura Tjepkes Photography works with couples planning weddings throughout Sioux Falls and the Black Hills, South Dakota. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including 120 Main Events and Emerald Pines Barn. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Sioux Falls
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Sioux Falls?
Most couples in Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls?
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 Laura Tjepkes Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| 120 Main Events | 0.1 mi |
| Emerald Pines Barn | 7.2 mi |
| Winter-Green Event Venue | 7.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from Laura Tjepkes Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Sioux Falls 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 | 27° | 8° | 6% | 4:31 PM | 5:16 PM |
| Feb | 32° | 13° | 9% | 5:17 PM | 5:57 PM |
| Mar | 45° | 24° | 12% | 6:55 PM | 7:33 PM |
| Apr | 59° | 36° | 20% | 7:31 PM | 8:10 PM |
| May | 71° | 48° | 23% | 8:03 PM | 8:45 PM |
| Jun | 81° | 59° | 24% | 8:26 PM | 9:09 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 63° | 17% | 8:23 PM | 9:05 PM |
| Aug | 83° | 61° | 17% | 7:50 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Sep | 76° | 52° | 15% | 6:59 PM | 7:36 PM |
| Oct | 61° | 38° | 14% | 6:04 PM | 6:43 PM |
| Nov | 45° | 24° | 9% | 4:18 PM | 5:01 PM |
| Dec | 32° | 13° | 7% | 4:04 PM | 4:51 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Sioux Falls (2.9 mi from Sioux Falls). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Sioux Falls.
Getting to Sioux Falls
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| FSD Sioux Falls Regional Airport | 3 mi | 5 min |
| SUX Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field | 81 mi | 2 hr |
| OMA Eppley Airfield | 161 mi | 4 hr |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 198 mi | 4 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Sioux Falls; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 105 S Main Ave, Hartford, SD 57033, USA
- Where
- Hartford · 12 miles northwest of central Sioux Falls
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Sioux Falls
- One of 82 wedding photographers we list
- Phone
- (605) 261-0279
- Website
- Visit site
From Laura Tjepkes Photography's website
“Fine art photography capturing the natural elegance of your love story and legacy. Wedding and portrait photographer based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota serving the Midwest region.”lauratjepkesphotography.com
- Services they list
- Heirloom albums
- Style, in their words
- Fine art, Timeless
Read from lauratjepkesphotography.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Laura Tjepkes Photography before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Hartford
- Nearest venue
- 120 Main Events, 0.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 7 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 2 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 1 within 5 mi
Distances are straight-line from Laura Tjepkes Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Sioux Falls.
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