How much does it cost for a photographer for a wedding?

Finding the right wedding photographer can make a big difference for your ceremony. Nationally, the average wedding photographer’s price ranges from $800 to $1,000, but costs can be much higher in areas like Chicago, New York or Los Angeles where some couples spend $2,000 to $5,000 or more for the photographer they want. Factors that can affect your wedding photographer prices include the photographer’s reputation and experience. Heavy hitters can command top rates, especially during wedding-season weekends. Day of the week also affects your cost. You may get a $200 discount on wedding photographer prices if you get married on a Friday in November rather than a Saturday in June. Time onsite is also an important cost factor. Hiring a photographer to snap photos from the moment you wake up until after last call at the reception is going to cost more than five hours of pictures during the day. Multiple photographers, special lighting, and videography will also increase your costs. Ultimately you want to find someone who has a style you love and can provide the number of edited shots you want for a price you can handle. Learn more about hiring a wedding photographer.

Rebekah K.

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Wow. I have hired a lot of event photographers but Brad truly stands out. Brad comes equipt with all of the gizmos and gadgets to take the best photos in any setting. I have yet to receive such professional images. Event photography is difficult. It is hard to capture the right natural moments. Brad is a master at this. Turn around time of edited image gallery was less than 24-hours. Incredible. Will definitely hire again!

Tiffany P.

Ivan did an incredible job as the photographer for my graduation party. He was professional, polite, and nice throughout the event. He shot a lot of great pictures for my family and I, and edited all of them. I'm so thankful for his work, and would definitely hire him again for any future events!

Tammy S.

Alan and Ina are wonderful photographers. They really takes the time to get to know you and make your experience everything you want it to be. They shot my wedding in May and the pictures are beyond beautiful!!!! Every picture shows our love & happiness. They captured the emotion of the day. We have a lifetime of memories because of them. I highly recommend you use them for all your photography needs!!!!

Carrieann B.

The job was to take interior photos of two factories. Darren was on time to both shoots and couldn't of been nicer. His photographers were just lovely. I couldn't of been happier with him or his work. Thank you!

Jason B.

My family and I were vacationing in Newport from out of state and chose Danielle to capture our beach fun. I had never been to the area before and didn't know any photographers much less any good spots that would work well for family photographs. After exchanging some emails a few weeks before our arrival, we set a date and location for our photos. Danielle was prompt, professional, and chose an excellent location for the photos. Our session was no easy task because I have two small children, ages 5 and 2. Combine that with water and sand and you get a recipe for disaster, but Danielle was able to somehow capture great photographs of my family. I would definitely use her again in the future.

Margaret P.

My family and I had a great experience with Sheryl. We had a huge family photo shoot due a very meaningful reunion- with a newborn, several Oct. birthday celebrants, and a family member that has been in remission with cancer for one year to the date. I was coming from out of state and I searched online for photographers. What caught my attention and what drew me to Sheryl was her great eye and great shots from her portfolio. The colors in her pictures were vivid and creative and wanted to have memorable family photo shoot. She was very professional, easy to contact and talk with. One family member has to be careful with large crowds due to health issues, and she worked well with the space we had. She was resourceful, efficient and accommodating. And she worked well with all the kids- which were 6 in total! Overall, I highly recommend Sheryl for her professionalism, her talent, and for her thoughtfulness.

Tasia L.

Susan is an amazing photographer. The pictures look like they belong in the hospitals (labor and delivery wing) and in magazines. I was so happy when she took time with the baby and didn't rush. She was so loving and understanding and we even stopped between the shoot to feed baby. When baby was crying, she encouraged me to stop and pick her up to calm her and then we would start again whereas at other studios I felt rushed and like I was inconveniencing them. She has an amazing imagination and she was relentless to find the perfect shot for the baby. When the baby was too fussy she figured out a way to take the shots of her ON ME!! You can't even tell I was holding her. In my opinion, that is truly amazing! You could really tell this is a talent and true passion of Susan's. The pictures came out so amazing and I would definetly use her again for any of our photographic needs.

Thumbtack Customer

My first experience with Kenny was an email exchange. The exchange was friendly, energetic and positive and set the tenor and tone for the entire experience. A phone conversation ensued, and that was again positive and friendly and upbeat. In fact, Kenny is not only a professional, but he’s one who is enthusiastic about his chosen métier. I mentioned that I’m a serious amateur photographer and he immediately jumped at the chance to talk about his passion. In other words, Kenny is not only interested in the business end of things but truly enjoys his work and talking about it. I immediately felt comfortable with him. Kenny was the first of several photographers from Thumbtack that were on my list of contacts. But, as a result of the very positive conversation I had with him, I decided to hire him right then and there. The day of the photo session Kenny was ready to go on time. He welcomed me warmly into his studio and we proceeded to create some very nice looking professional head shots and 3/4 shots. Probably because Kenny remembered talking to me about my interest in photography, he explained things as he went along such as how and why he was lighting his subject in a certain way. He loves “talking shop” and I think this is a sign of someone dedicated to his art. I think this kind of individual makes the best professional. And the proof is borne out of the results. Kenny created some very nice photos about which I’ve already received numerous compliments and enthusiastic praise from family, friends and colleagues alike. I would definitely hire Kenny again. And… I still enjoy talking to him about photography. We still exchange emails and he’s still friendly and genuine. I can highly recommend Kenny to you for your professional photo needs.

Sabrina R.

Sean has been great from the very beginning. He did our Engagement Shoot and our Wedding. Our engagement photos were amazing and from what I have seen so far, the wedding pictures are just as equally amazing. I am really excited to see what he puts together for our video. We really loved working with him and his crew. They were very easy going and worked hard to get all of the shots that I had wanted. I have already recommended him to a few of my friends. Also, he was very affordable and I know for me personally, I was on a tight budget for the wedding, and couldn't afford the rates that most photographer/videographers charge. I really got lucky when I found him. Thank you Sean for everything! And I can't wait to see the rest! :) Sabrina

Mandy A.

Tom was such a pleasant person to work with. He was on time, he took his time with the pictures and video, he did an excellent job with editing the pictures and they all looked fantastic. He did much more than what he was supposed to do for this shooting. He provided the final product in less than a day. I am just so excited that I was able to work with him and I think I found my to go photographer for all my real estate listings. Thank you Tom!

Susan C.

Hugh was amazing to work with from prepping for the event until after the event. He was professional, friendly and super helpful. He was able to bring along a friend who was equally as great. The guests at the event loved both of them and inquired about who the photographers were after the event! And of course we were more than happy with the quality of the photos! Great work!!

JANINE R.

Linh is such a great photographer. He is very patient and works well with large groups. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a professional photographer that doesn't charge an arm and a leg. He captured my family perfectly. I look forward to hiring him again in the future!

Zee A.

Lily and her husband make a great team! My wife and I were very pleased and happy to have them as our photographers. They were very professional and were both so nice! They were always around to take pictures when we wanted them, but yet never in the way. We would both highly reccommend them!!!

Benjamin N.

In working with the family and temperamental young children, Donna exhibited great patience and creativity in trying to get cooperation to get some great photographs. Donna Mitchell Photography is a natural light, lifestyle photographer. She does on location photography to capture life's most precious moments, from family, to newborn, to maternity and more. Shes not afraid of getting down in the dirt to get the perfect shot!

Daana A.

Ellen was very professional. Her attention to detail and aesthetic was just what we were looking for in a photographer for our large Co-Ed summer baby shower. We couldn’t be happier with the documentation of our very special event. Edited photos were sent to us very promptly. Would definitely use her again. Thank you Ellen!

Summer S.

I did a boudoir photo session with Nikki, and being a shy person who has never done a photo shoot like that before she made me feel like a model. The quality of photos are amazing and she followed up with me after sending them to ensure everything was what I wanted. Lastly, one of my favorite things about Nikki is that she took her time I could not tell you how many times a photographer has took my picture and snapped the shot so fast where I didn’t even know if I was smiling or not. Overall great session & cant wait for her to shoot my wedding in two months!

Gina B.

Working with Ariel was exactly what I wanted...and even more importantly what my daughter wanted!! He was professional, yet fun! He has amazing vision and a great eye for detail! I would do this photo shoot a thousand times to have the chance to work with such an amazing photographer!! He’s everything we wanted and more in our senior portrait experience!!

Joanna M.

I can only say good things about A.H. Photography! I was very pleased with the service Abdul provided for our graduation pictures. He was on time and was very professional the whole time. He made sure we were comfortable and ready for the photo shoot and not to mention the quality of the portraits, they really does speak for his talent! Without a doubt best photographer in town.

Larry O.

For any special occasion photography, LOOK NO FURTHER! Gabe is truly a ONE OF A KIND photographer which you will quickly find out once you meet him. He sees things in such a different and unique way and is very outside the box thinking. He brings amazing creativity to any project. If that isn't enough to persuade you, just give Gabe a call and talk to him. He is so down to earth and funny which helps take the tension and awkwardness out of a photo shoot. Gabe has a true natural talent for photography and was able to capture every special moment of our family's photos, and that meant the world to us. Give him a call, you will not be disappointed.

Shalisa Y.

Jennifer was great!! Her responses were literally within a hour. She was very professional and on time to my son's 1st birthday party! We informed her on what we would like her to capture, and she went above and beyond to make sure that is what we got. The pictures turned out amazing!!!! The quality and attention to detail was not overlooked! Would definitely recommend her :)

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