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About Cedar and Moss Studios, Inc. | New Lenox, IL
Cedar and Moss Studios, Inc. | New Lenox, IL brings photographer services to weddings across Chicago, Illinois, working from New Lenox. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Bird Haven Greenhouse & Conservatory and Venue Ninety-Eight. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Chicago
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Chicago?
Most couples in Chicago 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 Chicago?
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 Cedar and Moss Studios, Inc. | New Lenox, IL
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Bird Haven Greenhouse & Conservatory | 2.2 mi |
| Venue Ninety-Eight | 2.2 mi |
| Barber & Oberwortmann Horticultural Center | 2.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from Cedar and Moss Studios, Inc. | New Lenox, IL to each venue listed on Lazo.
Chicago 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 | 33° | 19° | 11% | 4:01 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Feb | 37° | 23° | 12% | 4:44 PM | 5:23 PM |
| Mar | 48° | 32° | 16% | 6:20 PM | 6:57 PM |
| Apr | 60° | 41° | 23% | 6:54 PM | 7:31 PM |
| May | 71° | 52° | 26% | 7:24 PM | 8:04 PM |
| Jun | 81° | 62° | 27% | 7:45 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 68° | 18% | 7:42 PM | 8:23 PM |
| Aug | 83° | 66° | 21% | 7:12 PM | 7:50 PM |
| Sep | 76° | 59° | 18% | 6:23 PM | 6:59 PM |
| Oct | 63° | 46° | 20% | 5:30 PM | 6:08 PM |
| Nov | 49° | 35° | 16% | 3:47 PM | 4:29 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 25° | 14% | 3:35 PM | 4:20 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Chicago Midway Airport (9.0 mi from Chicago). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Chicago.
Photo spots around Chicago
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Lurie Gardengarden | Chicago | 0.5 mi |
| North Rose Gardengarden | Chicago | 0.6 mi |
| Milton Lee Olive Parkcity park | Chicago | 1.5 mi |
| Lincoln Park Conservatorybotanical garden | Chicago | 3.2 mi |
| Alfred Caldwell Lily Poolgarden | Chicago | 3.3 mi |
| Garfield Park Conservatorybotanical garden | Chicago | 4.5 mi |
| Peace Gardengarden | Chicago | 5.6 mi |
| Osaka Gardengarden | Chicago | 6.8 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central Chicago first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to Chicago
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MDW Chicago Midway International Airport | 9 mi | 15 min |
| ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport | 16 mi | 25 min |
| GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport | 21 mi | 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 81 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Indianapolis | 165 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| Detroit | 237 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
| Cincinnati | 252 mi | 5 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Chicago; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 120 Batson Ct Ste. 101, New Lenox, IL 60451, USA
- Where
- New Lenox · 30 miles southwest of central Chicago
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Chicago
- One of 266 wedding photographers we list · 4 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (815) 714-9316
- Website
- Visit site
From Cedar and Moss Studios, Inc. | New Lenox, IL's website
“New Lenox family photographer offering natural family, newborn, maternity, branding, and wedding photography throughout Will County and the southwest suburbs of Chicago.”cedarandmossstudios.com
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions, Second shooter, Heirloom albums, Online gallery, Photo booth, Boudoir, Elopements
- Style, in their words
- Documentary, Candid, Timeless
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $650
Read from cedarandmossstudios.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Cedar and Moss Studios, Inc. | New Lenox, IL before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around New Lenox
- Nearest venue
- Bird Haven Greenhouse & Conservatory, 2.2 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 36 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 4 within 3 mi, 15 within 10
- Communities served
- Joliet, Mokena, Frankfort, Orland Park
Distances are straight-line from Cedar and Moss Studios, Inc. | New Lenox, IL; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Chicago.
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