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About Hixson Studio
Based in Missoula, Hixson Studio works with couples planning weddings throughout Billings, Bozeman and Montana. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Zootown Events Center and Northern Rockies Heritage Center. 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 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 Hixson Studio
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Zootown Events Center | 0.8 mi |
| Northern Rockies Heritage Center | 0.9 mi |
| Moments by Allie + Ashley | 1.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from Hixson Studio 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
- 4615 Orchard St, Missoula, MT 59803, USA
- Where
- Missoula · 274 miles west of central Billings
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Billings
- One of 129 wedding photographers we list · 5 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (406) 531-3556
- Website
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Around Missoula
- Nearest venue
- Zootown Events Center, 0.8 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 30 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 5 within 3 mi, 17 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 29 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Lolo
Distances are straight-line from Hixson Studio; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Billings.
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