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About Chocolate Moose Images
Based in Gardiner, Chocolate Moose Images works with couples planning weddings throughout Billings, Bozeman and Montana. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Grizzly Creek Ranch and Chico Field of Dreams. 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 Billings
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Billings?
Most couples in Billings 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 Billings?
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 Chocolate Moose Images
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Grizzly Creek Ranch | 15.2 mi |
| Chico Field of Dreams | 21.2 mi |
| Sage Lodge | 22.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from Chocolate Moose Images to each venue listed on Lazo.
Billings weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, September. The driest months are January, August, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36° | 18° | 5% | 4:08 PM | 4:56 PM |
| Feb | 39° | 20° | 8% | 4:58 PM | 5:40 PM |
| Mar | 49° | 27° | 9% | 6:40 PM | 7:20 PM |
| Apr | 57° | 35° | 16% | 7:20 PM | 8:00 PM |
| May | 67° | 44° | 19% | 7:55 PM | 8:39 PM |
| Jun | 77° | 52° | 18% | 8:19 PM | 9:05 PM |
| Jul | 87° | 59° | 9% | 8:15 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Aug | 86° | 58° | 7% | 7:40 PM | 8:21 PM |
| Sep | 74° | 49° | 11% | 6:45 PM | 7:24 PM |
| Oct | 59° | 37° | 12% | 5:47 PM | 6:27 PM |
| Nov | 46° | 27° | 7% | 3:57 PM | 4:42 PM |
| Dec | 36° | 19° | 6% | 3:40 PM | 4:30 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Billings Logan International Airport (2.6 mi from Billings). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Billings.
Getting to Billings
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| BIL Billings Logan International Airport | 3 mi | 5 min |
| COD Yellowstone Regional Airport | 91 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| SHR Sheridan County Airport | 102 mi | 2 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Billings; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 206 Main St, Gardiner, MT 59030, USA
- Where
- Gardiner · 119 miles southwest of central Billings
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Billings
- One of 129 wedding photographers we list
- Phone
- (952) 220-3595
- Website
- Visit site
From Chocolate Moose Images's website
- Services they list
- Heirloom albums, Online gallery, Elopements
- In business since
- 2009
Read from chocolatemooseimages.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Chocolate Moose Images before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Gardiner
- Nearest venue
- Grizzly Creek Ranch, 15.2 mi
- Guest hotels
- 14 within 5 mi
Distances are straight-line from Chocolate Moose Images; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Billings.
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