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Caitlin Joyce

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About Caitlin Joyce

Based in St. Louis, Caitlin Joyce works with couples planning weddings throughout St. Louis, Missouri. 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 St. Louis

How much does a wedding photographer cost in St. Louis?

Most couples in St. Louis 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 St. Louis?

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.

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St. Louis weddings, month by month

Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, September, October. The driest months are January, February, September.

MonthHighLowRainGolden hourSunset
Jan40°24°14%4:23 PM5:03 PM
Feb46°28°16%5:01 PM5:38 PM
Mar56°36°21%6:32 PM7:07 PM
Apr68°46°24%7:02 PM7:37 PM
May77°56°28%7:28 PM8:06 PM
Jun86°65°22%7:47 PM8:27 PM
Jul89°69°19%7:45 PM8:24 PM
Aug88°66°16%7:18 PM7:54 PM
Sep81°57°14%6:33 PM7:08 PM
Oct69°46°17%5:46 PM6:22 PM
Nov55°36°18%4:08 PM4:47 PM
Dec44°29°17%3:58 PM4:40 PM

Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Cahokia St Louis Airport (4.5 mi from St. Louis). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in St. Louis.

Photo spots around St. Louis

PlaceAreaFrom downtown
Citygarden Sculpture Parkart museumSt. Louis0.3 mi
Explorer's GardengardenSt. Louis0.9 mi
Tower Grove ParkparkSt. Louis3.3 mi
Fountain Pondhistorical landmarkSt. Louis3.4 mi
Missouri Botanical Gardenbotanical gardenSt. Louis3.4 mi
Japanese GardengardenSt. Louis3.5 mi
Forest Park Fountainscenic spotSt. Louis5.1 mi
Cliff Cave County ParkparkSt. Louis12.5 mi

Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central St. Louis first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.

Getting to St. Louis

Airports
AirportDistanceEst. drive
STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport12 mi20 min
BLV Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport20 mi30 min
MWA Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois88 mi2 hr 10 min
Nearby cities
CityDistanceEst. drive
Indianapolis230 mi4 hr 50 min
Kansas City238 mi5 hr
Memphis240 mi5 hr
Louisville242 mi5 hr

Straight-line distance from central St. Louis; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.

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