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About Shawna Thomas Photography
Couples planning a Williston wedding will find Shawna Thomas Photography among the Williston area's wedding photographers. Beyond wedding photographers, the business also offers wedding videographers — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. 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 Williston
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Williston?
Most couples in Williston 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 Williston?
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 Shawna Thomas Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Old Armory | 0.9 mi |
| Great Northern Event Center | 1.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from Shawna Thomas Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Williston weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, March.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22° | 1° | 6% | 3:37 PM | 4:28 PM |
| Feb | 27° | 6° | 5% | 4:32 PM | 5:17 PM |
| Mar | 40° | 18° | 6% | 6:18 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Apr | 56° | 29° | 10% | 7:03 PM | 7:45 PM |
| May | 67° | 40° | 17% | 7:41 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jun | 77° | 50° | 21% | 8:07 PM | 8:56 PM |
| Jul | 84° | 56° | 17% | 8:03 PM | 8:50 PM |
| Aug | 84° | 54° | 12% | 7:24 PM | 8:07 PM |
| Sep | 73° | 44° | 11% | 6:25 PM | 7:06 PM |
| Oct | 56° | 30° | 8% | 5:22 PM | 6:05 PM |
| Nov | 38° | 17° | 6% | 3:27 PM | 4:16 PM |
| Dec | 26° | 6° | 6% | 3:07 PM | 4:00 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Williston Sloulin International Airport (1.2 mi from Williston). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Williston.
Getting to Williston
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| XWA Williston Basin International Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| SDY Sidney - Richland Regional Airport | 42 mi | 1 hr |
| OLF L M Clayton Airport | 89 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Williston; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1617 1st Ave E, Williston, ND 58801, USA
- Where
- Williston · 2 miles southeast of central Williston
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Williston
- One of 4 wedding photographers we list · 3 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (701) 570-2965
- Website
- Visit site
Around Williston
- Nearest venue
- Old Armory, 0.9 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 2 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 3 within 3 mi, 3 within 10
Distances are straight-line from Shawna Thomas Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Williston.
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