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About Stephanie Wood Photography
Stephanie Wood Photography brings photographer services to weddings across Bloomington and Normal, Illinois, working from Normal. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including ROQ Events & Photo Booths and Bloomington Country Club. 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 Bloomington
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Bloomington?
Most couples in Bloomington 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 Bloomington?
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 Stephanie Wood Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| ROQ Events & Photo Booths | 2.3 mi |
| Bloomington Country Club | 2.7 mi |
| Dynamic Weddings | 2.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from Stephanie Wood Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Bloomington weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, August, September, October. The driest months are January, September, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° | 16° | 18% | 4:12 PM | 4:53 PM |
| Feb | 38° | 19° | 19% | 4:53 PM | 5:31 PM |
| Mar | 50° | 28° | 20% | 6:26 PM | 7:02 PM |
| Apr | 63° | 38° | 25% | 6:58 PM | 7:35 PM |
| May | 74° | 50° | 27% | 7:26 PM | 8:05 PM |
| Jun | 83° | 60° | 25% | 7:47 PM | 8:28 PM |
| Jul | 86° | 63° | 20% | 7:44 PM | 8:25 PM |
| Aug | 84° | 61° | 21% | 7:15 PM | 7:53 PM |
| Sep | 79° | 53° | 17% | 6:28 PM | 7:04 PM |
| Oct | 66° | 42° | 21% | 5:38 PM | 6:15 PM |
| Nov | 50° | 31° | 19% | 3:57 PM | 4:38 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 21° | 18% | 3:46 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 Normal 4Ne (5.2 mi from Bloomington). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Bloomington.
Getting to Bloomington
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| BMI Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal | 3 mi | 5 min |
| PIA General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport | 40 mi | 1 hr |
| MDW Chicago Midway International Airport | 110 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 119 mi | 2 hr 30 min |
| St. Louis | 144 mi | 3 hr |
| Indianapolis | 156 mi | 3 hr 10 min |
| Milwaukee | 185 mi | 3 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Bloomington; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1804 Hoover Dr, Normal, IL 61761, USA
- Where
- Normal · 3 miles north of central Bloomington
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Bloomington
- One of 10 wedding photographers we list · 4 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (309) 838-3634
- Website
- Visit site
Around Normal
- Nearest venue
- ROQ Events & Photo Booths, 2.3 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 9 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 4 within 3 mi, 8 within 10
- Communities served
- Towanda
Distances are straight-line from Stephanie Wood Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Bloomington.
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