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.

Rebecca J.

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We needed a group photographer in very short Notice. The provider was extremely responsive worked with the venue and with us to give us a good product. The picture quality is quite good, but I was somewhat disappointed in the composition or staging. Overall it was good and I would use him again!

Mickey W.

Our experience with Kevin was awesome. Our group of seventeen consisted of eight adults and nine kids (ranging from ten months to sixteen years.) We've made a point to do pictures yearly since the kids were young. There have been other photographers that we used (all doing a very fine job), but we will definitely return to Kevin. Kevin was great with the kids, his patience was beyond expectations. We asked for journalistic photos not just portraits and he did an amazing job catching the moments that we experienced. Thank you, Kevin! ~The Winfrey's

Emily S.

Mike DJ'd our spring wedding. We could not have been happier with the flow and energy he brought! He got all of our guests moving and made song requests easy. I gave him a schedule and he stuck to it! Our photographers have worked with him previously and made sure to mention he's the best to work with. We also added the photo booth and it was a complete hit. The props were great and people had so much fun! Thank you, Mike!

Silvana S.

Matthew was amazing! I am not only impressed with the pictures he took, which were awesome, but the level of service and professionalism. We had to reschedule our appointment numerous times do to construction issues (our fault), Matthew was incredibly patient with us. I have definitely found my new photographer for all my future listings. Matthew is the entire package! I highly recommend him. EXCELLENT!

Alison A.

Catherine was beyond amazing, she was super attentive and very patient with our huge family. Catherine is an amazing photographer and her passion reflects in the quality of work! I cannot thank her enough for being part of our special day and capturing the beautiful moments she's allowed us to treasure forever. Up and coming photographer... it would be best to book her now! Phenomenal woman!

Tracey T.

The photos are okay fine, considering what she had to work with (my face)! The photographer takes pictures in a residential basement with a roll of paper as a back drop and some professional lights. Her manner is relaxed and encouraging. The results are not high art, but they are more polished than selfies and that's what I wanted. Service turn around was fast, and she offers other services, like resizing the images for social media posting or converting them to black and white. Her home is a bit of a drive from south Denver, but not too bad. Good basic service for a fair price.

Rebecca R.

We - and I mean our entire family - loved David. We hired him because of his sense of place and his idea of telling a story with his photography. Blown away by his artistry and that he does weddings because he loves the joy of it. We are an older couple, and he captured our families, children and grandchildren, told the story of us. Attentive, creative, imaginative...my favorite comment of his about our wedding....its intimacy. After being referred to a couple of 'very important' photographers by our wedding planner whom we knew to be self-important, we loved having David at our wedding, he truly made it about us.

Zanya L.

I've worked with several photographers in the Denver area & so far, I am most impressed with Aquarelle Imagery. Not only because of price, but because of the quality! Lilya was very responsive & worked with me to to get the creative shots that I was looking for. She is extremely professional & worth every penny! I will definitely be using her services again!

Lesley L.

Sara, was highly professional. Her rates were reasonable, and she allowed us full access to our pictures without the extortion some photographers impose on your ability to share and enjoy her work once complete. She captured beautiful portraits and wonderful candid shots that were the heart of the event. I would definitely recommend her and would use her for future events.

Christa L.

I'm not sure there are enough great things to say about my experiences with Ari. I've done several shoots with her from dramatically artistic model shots, commercial head shots, live performance/ movement shots and family/ couple shots. Every experience with her has been positive and every time I walk away with photos I'm absolutely in love with. Not only does she have a keen eye, she is also incredibly personable- which is a huge reason I feel the need to recommend her. I am not the kind of girl that's naturally comfortable in front of a camera (but really, WHO IS?) and Ari has this natural way of making you feel comfortable and calm and on top of that, has the ability to snap photos that aren't awkwardly posed or fake. She captures moments and I'm forever grateful for her to capture mine. THANK YOU ARI!

Rachel J.

I was really nervous about hiring a photographer because I wanted my grad photos to be just right (and they were not for my HS graduation!) But Anna was not only very sweet and fun to shoot with, she knew what she was doing! She did a fabulous job, and I am happy with the results. I will be calling her up for other life events too!

Jayde A.

Outstanding! Very comfortable environment, fun, great ideas, creative, and picture quality is fabulous! He is not just good for his price, he is an outstanding photographer! We will definitely be using him again!

Laricca S.

I’ve worked with plenty of photographers and have even chatted with twice as many more and I can say that TWC’s rates are one of the best if not the best out there! They know how to be professional, break the ice, be innovative with the location, and they provide everything you ask for for less than $1000, much much less for quality photos that may as well be $1000+ Glen and Alana will surely impress you as their client.

Morgan D.

Dave is very enthusiastic about his craft. His attention to detail and creative style are unmatched. I have never had such a fun experience with a photographer before and been so pleased with the final work. I even had access to the final product within 48 hours, which is great! Most photographers will take weeks to get your pictures to you, so this was a pleasant surprise. I even recommended my brother to Dave for his upcoming wedding photos.

Brittany W.

I can’t even begin to tell you what a wonderful experience we had with Kindra! First of all she was easy to communicate with and get something scheduled. She suggested a few different locations which I loved the options. When we arrived she was waiting for us with a smile! She was amazing with my son, getting him to focus and laugh when I didn’t think it was possible. I have had a few experiences with photographers and Kindra is by far the most professional and did the best work! She will be taking all of our future pictures that is for sure!

Abby B.

We couldn't ask for a better photographer! Of all the photographers my company has hired to shoot our homes around the country, Kylie captured the beauty of our house the best anyone ever has. We are amazed with Kylie's work and artistic viewpoints. We would hire her again and again!!

Taylor V.

Jenny is an excellent photographer! I’d describe her as very professional, friendly and hard working. She has taken photos for me on multiple occasions. I love shooting with her. If you’ve ever taken professional photos, you’ll know that the mood of the shoot (largely set by the photographer) can affect the resulting photos. Ive always been so pleased with Jenny’s photos, and I believe that is in some way attributed to her loving and friendly attitude. She always makes me feel comfortable and she’s fun to work with! That mood during the shoot results in joyful and wonderful pictures. I love the fact that she listens to the desires of the customer, then works to achieve those desires as she is taking photos. I also love the way she edits her pictures. They’re beautiful and dramatic. Overall, Jenny is talented and totally the right choice!

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