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About Marianne Wiest Photography
Marianne Wiest Photography brings photographer services to weddings across Billings, Bozeman and Montana, working from Kalispell. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Treasure State Entertainment and Big Day Celebrations. 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 Marianne Wiest Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Treasure State Entertainment | 0.7 mi |
| Big Day Celebrations | 1.0 mi |
| 48 Degrees North 2.0 LLC. | 1.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from Marianne Wiest Photography 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
- 1605 5th Ave W, Kalispell, MT 59901, USA
- Where
- Kalispell · 320 miles northwest of central Billings
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers · Wedding Videographers · Day-Of Coordinators
- In Billings
- One of 129 wedding photographers we list · 12 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (406) 871-3524
- Website
- Visit site
From Marianne Wiest Photography's website
“Capture your love story with Glacier Park elopement and wedding photographer Marianne Wiest. Specializing in adventure elopements, engagements, and proposals in Montana.”mariannewiest.com
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions, Online gallery, Elopements
- Style, in their words
- Candid
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $500
- Experience
- 15+ years
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Around Kalispell
- Nearest venue
- Treasure State Entertainment, 0.7 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 19 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 12 within 3 mi, 17 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 20 within 5 mi
Distances are straight-line from Marianne Wiest Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Billings.
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