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About Manuel Ruiz Photography
Based in Sahuarita, Manuel Ruiz Photography works with couples planning weddings throughout Tucson, Arizona. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Madera Clubhouse and El Mezquite Salón de Eventos. 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 Tucson
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Tucson?
Most couples in Tucson 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 Tucson?
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 Manuel Ruiz Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Madera Clubhouse | 5.3 mi |
| El Mezquite Salón de Eventos | 11.1 mi |
| Las Palmas Events | 12.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from Manuel Ruiz Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Tucson weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in January, February, March, April, November, December. The driest months are April, May, June.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66° | 41° | 7% | 5:05 PM | 5:41 PM |
| Feb | 69° | 43° | 8% | 5:36 PM | 6:10 PM |
| Mar | 76° | 48° | 5% | 5:59 PM | 6:32 PM |
| Apr | 83° | 53° | 2% | 6:20 PM | 6:53 PM |
| May | 92° | 62° | 2% | 6:40 PM | 7:14 PM |
| Jun | 101° | 71° | 2% | 6:56 PM | 7:32 PM |
| Jul | 100° | 76° | 15% | 6:56 PM | 7:31 PM |
| Aug | 99° | 75° | 14% | 6:34 PM | 7:07 PM |
| Sep | 95° | 70° | 8% | 5:57 PM | 6:29 PM |
| Oct | 86° | 59° | 5% | 5:18 PM | 5:51 PM |
| Nov | 75° | 48° | 4% | 4:48 PM | 5:23 PM |
| Dec | 66° | 40° | 8% | 4:43 PM | 5:20 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Tucson International Airport (6.4 mi from Tucson). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Tucson.
Getting to Tucson
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| TUS Tucson International Airport | 8 mi | 10 min |
| AZA Mesa Gateway Airport | 85 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
| PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | 103 mi | 2 hr 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 106 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Tucson; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 566 Vuelta Buril, Sahuarita, AZ 85629, USA
- Where
- Sahuarita · 18 miles south of central Tucson
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Tucson
- One of 38 wedding photographers we list
- Phone
- (520) 909-7849
- Website
- Visit site
Around Sahuarita
- Nearest venue
- Madera Clubhouse, 5.3 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 1 wedding venue
- Communities served
- Green Valley
Distances are straight-line from Manuel Ruiz Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Tucson.
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