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About Melanie Anderson Photography
Based in Winona, Melanie Anderson Photography works with couples planning weddings throughout Winona, Minnesota. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Winona Wedding Planners and Garvin Heights Vineyards. 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 Winona
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Winona?
Most couples in Winona 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 Winona?
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 Melanie Anderson Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Winona Wedding Planners | 1.4 mi |
| Garvin Heights Vineyards | 1.5 mi |
| Visions Event Center | 4.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from Melanie Anderson Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Winona 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 | 27° | 10° | 13% | 4:09 PM | 4:54 PM |
| Feb | 32° | 14° | 11% | 4:55 PM | 5:36 PM |
| Mar | 46° | 26° | 16% | 6:34 PM | 7:13 PM |
| Apr | 60° | 38° | 24% | 7:12 PM | 7:50 PM |
| May | 72° | 50° | 25% | 7:44 PM | 8:26 PM |
| Jun | 82° | 60° | 27% | 8:07 PM | 8:51 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 64° | 21% | 8:04 PM | 8:47 PM |
| Aug | 83° | 62° | 21% | 7:31 PM | 8:10 PM |
| Sep | 76° | 54° | 20% | 6:38 PM | 7:16 PM |
| Oct | 62° | 42° | 16% | 5:43 PM | 6:22 PM |
| Nov | 46° | 30° | 14% | 3:56 PM | 4:40 PM |
| Dec | 33° | 18° | 13% | 3:41 PM | 4:29 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at La Crosse Municipal Airport (23.8 mi from Winona). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Winona.
Getting to Winona
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| LSE La Crosse Regional Airport | 24 mi | 35 min |
| RST Rochester International Airport | 43 mi | 1 hr |
| MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | 96 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 101 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
| Milwaukee | 201 mi | 4 hr 10 min |
| Chicago | 253 mi | 5 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Winona; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1582 Heights Blvd, Winona, MN 55987, USA
- Where
- Winona · central Winona
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Winona
- One of 3 wedding photographers we list · 2 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (507) 450-3158
- Website
- Visit site
Around Winona
- Nearest venue
- The Winona Wedding Planners, 1.4 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 6 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 2 within 3 mi, 2 within 10
- Communities served
- Fountain City
Distances are straight-line from Melanie Anderson Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Winona.
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