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About Melissa Seward Photography
Melissa Seward Photography is a wedding photographer serving couples across the Utica area from Whitesboro. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Hart's Hill Inn and Twin Ponds Weddings and Events. 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 Utica
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Utica?
Most couples in Utica 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 Utica?
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 Melissa Seward Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Hart's Hill Inn | 0.8 mi |
| Twin Ponds Weddings and Events | 1.1 mi |
| Twin Ponds Golf & Country Club | 1.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from Melissa Seward Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Utica weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are February, August, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° | 14° | 29% | 4:07 PM | 4:51 PM |
| Feb | 32° | 15° | 23% | 4:52 PM | 5:32 PM |
| Mar | 40° | 23° | 25% | 6:29 PM | 7:07 PM |
| Apr | 55° | 34° | 30% | 7:05 PM | 7:43 PM |
| May | 68° | 46° | 26% | 7:36 PM | 8:17 PM |
| Jun | 76° | 55° | 26% | 7:58 PM | 8:42 PM |
| Jul | 80° | 60° | 25% | 7:56 PM | 8:38 PM |
| Aug | 79° | 58° | 23% | 7:24 PM | 8:03 PM |
| Sep | 72° | 51° | 24% | 6:33 PM | 7:10 PM |
| Oct | 59° | 41° | 26% | 5:39 PM | 6:17 PM |
| Nov | 46° | 31° | 30% | 3:54 PM | 4:36 PM |
| Dec | 35° | 21° | 25% | 3:40 PM | 4:26 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Utica Oneida Co Airport (8.6 mi from Utica). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Utica.
Getting to Utica
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| SYR Syracuse Hancock International Airport | 44 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| BGM Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field | 72 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| ART Watertown International Airport | 74 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford-New Haven | 164 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| New York City | 174 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Buffalo | 185 mi | 3 hr 50 min |
| Providence | 213 mi | 4 hr 20 min |
Straight-line distance from central Utica; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 100 Main St, Whitesboro, NY 13492, USA
- Where
- Whitesboro · 4 miles northwest of central Utica
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Utica
- One of 14 wedding photographers we list
- Phone
- (315) 941-6839
- Website
- Visit site
Around Whitesboro
- Nearest venue
- Hart's Hill Inn, 0.8 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 8 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 10 within 10
- Communities served
- New Hartford, New York Mills, Clinton, Oriskany
Distances are straight-line from Melissa Seward Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Utica.
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