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About Memory Makers Photography
Based in Cedar Falls, Memory Makers Photography works with couples planning weddings throughout Waterloo and Cedar Falls, Iowa. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Lawn City Events and Ultimate Entertainment. 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 Waterloo
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Waterloo?
Most couples in Waterloo 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 Waterloo?
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 Memory Makers Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Lawn City Events | 1.1 mi |
| Ultimate Entertainment | 1.3 mi |
| Hilltop Weddings | 1.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from Memory Makers Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Waterloo 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 | 28° | 11° | 10% | 4:18 PM | 5:01 PM |
| Feb | 33° | 15° | 13% | 5:02 PM | 5:41 PM |
| Mar | 46° | 27° | 15% | 6:38 PM | 7:16 PM |
| Apr | 61° | 38° | 24% | 7:13 PM | 7:51 PM |
| May | 73° | 50° | 26% | 7:44 PM | 8:24 PM |
| Jun | 82° | 61° | 27% | 8:05 PM | 8:48 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 64° | 19% | 8:03 PM | 8:44 PM |
| Aug | 83° | 61° | 18% | 7:31 PM | 8:10 PM |
| Sep | 77° | 52° | 18% | 6:41 PM | 7:18 PM |
| Oct | 63° | 40° | 15% | 5:48 PM | 6:27 PM |
| Nov | 47° | 28° | 13% | 4:04 PM | 4:46 PM |
| Dec | 34° | 17° | 12% | 3:51 PM | 4:37 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Waterloo Municipal Airport (5.0 mi from Waterloo). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Waterloo.
Getting to Waterloo
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| ALO Waterloo Regional Airport | 5 mi | 10 min |
| CID The Eastern Iowa Airport | 53 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| DSM Des Moines International Airport | 94 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 178 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Milwaukee | 229 mi | 4 hr 40 min |
| Chicago | 245 mi | 5 hr |
| Kansas City | 262 mi | 5 hr 20 min |
Straight-line distance from central Waterloo; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1715 Drury Ln, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA
- Where
- Cedar Falls · 6 miles west of central Waterloo
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers · Wedding Videographers · Invitations & Stationery
- In Waterloo
- One of 10 wedding photographers we list · 4 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (319) 277-5002
- Website
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Around Cedar Falls
- Nearest venue
- Lawn City Events, 1.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 16 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 4 within 3 mi, 8 within 10
Distances are straight-line from Memory Makers Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Waterloo.
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