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About Linda Packard Photography
Based in Oak Island, Linda Packard Photography works with couples planning weddings throughout Wilmington and the Cape Fear Coast, North Carolina. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Weddings By the Sea and Wedding-801 Ocean. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Wilmington
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Wilmington?
Most couples in Wilmington 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 Wilmington?
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 Linda Packard Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Weddings By the Sea | 0.2 mi |
| Wedding-801 Ocean | 0.6 mi |
| Cape Fear Yacht Club | 1.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from Linda Packard Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Wilmington weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in March, April, May, September, October, November. The driest months are April, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57° | 36° | 20% | 4:47 PM | 5:25 PM |
| Feb | 60° | 38° | 22% | 5:20 PM | 5:55 PM |
| Mar | 66° | 44° | 19% | 6:46 PM | 7:19 PM |
| Apr | 75° | 53° | 16% | 7:09 PM | 7:43 PM |
| May | 81° | 61° | 20% | 7:31 PM | 8:06 PM |
| Jun | 87° | 69° | 25% | 7:48 PM | 8:25 PM |
| Jul | 90° | 73° | 28% | 7:47 PM | 8:24 PM |
| Aug | 88° | 72° | 31% | 7:24 PM | 7:58 PM |
| Sep | 84° | 67° | 23% | 6:45 PM | 7:18 PM |
| Oct | 76° | 56° | 17% | 6:03 PM | 6:37 PM |
| Nov | 67° | 45° | 17% | 4:31 PM | 5:07 PM |
| Dec | 60° | 39° | 20% | 4:25 PM | 5:03 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Wilmington International Airport (3.9 mi from Wilmington). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Wilmington.
Getting to Wilmington
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| ILM Wilmington International Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| OAJ Albert J Ellis Airport | 46 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| MYR Myrtle Beach International Airport | 68 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Durham | 114 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| Charlotte | 179 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Virginia Beach | 213 mi | 4 hr 20 min |
| Richmond | 231 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Wilmington; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 200 Country Club Dr Ste B, Oak Island, NC 28465, USA
- Where
- Oak Island · 23 miles south of central Wilmington
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Wilmington
- One of 53 wedding photographers we list
- Phone
- (803) 818-1933
- Website
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Around Oak Island
- Nearest venue
- Weddings By the Sea, 0.2 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 11 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 4 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 13 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Southport, Bald Head Island, St James
Distances are straight-line from Linda Packard Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Wilmington.
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