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.

Jennifer B.

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Isabel did a wonderful job with my wedding. She made sure to capture every special moment, from the cutting of the cake, first kiss, and my father walking me down the aisle. Isabel was professional, dependable, and she provided great quality pictures. In every picture the wedding party looked flawless. I enjoyed working with her and I would definitely use isabel photography services again. I am so thankful and appreciative at how beautiful my wedding pictures came out, and it's all because of my great photographer!!!! Thanks again!!! You're the best!!!

Shawn D.

My husband and I had the pleasure of meetimg and working with Carrie for our 20 year wedding anniversary. We chose to renew our vows and we did not have a professional photographer for our first wedding. So the outcome of these photos meant the world to us and Carrie delivered. She came up to our suite before the event and took pics of the bride getting ready and she went over to where the fellas were and captured priceless moments..we have reviewed the photos and are very pleased to say that she did a wonderful job and she had a great personality to go along with it..THANK YOU CARRIE for capturing our very special day...Mr. and Mrs Duty!!

Andy R.

Martika went above and beyond what I asked for on this job. Photos came out excellent. I would recommend Martika for your photography needs and I will would love to work with her again!

Amy A.

Kimia was so incredibly nice and sweet leading up to my wedding day. She is truly a master of her work in Photography. She is very professional and I knew I didn't have to have a worry about anything. Before the wedding she corresponded with me & provided a contract and invoice, very easy to make payment. I was very impressed. Her portfolio is absolutely captivating and I knew right away she would be the perfect choice for my wedding photographer. She arrived early and set up, talked me thru any photos during the craziness of the ceremony, my family loved her and respected her very much during the process. I can't even begin to describe the feeling of looking at the finished photos. I was sent a link to her website with all the photos and download links. You can even order high quality prints. The photos were so perfect it allowed me to truly look back and have a completely different experience of the wedding all over again. Every picture is perfect and I have never felt so beautiful. I now have special pictures to look back on for the rest of my life of the best day of my life. I give my highest review to Kimia!

Lauren R.

I've had headshots done in my past with not so great photographers so when I was looking of a new photographer I was feeling kinda worried about who to chose but I am beyond thankful my friend recommended Mike Sansone Photography to me! Such an unforgettable experience. Mike is very good at what he does and makes you feel so comfortable/ confident behind the camera! Needless to say if you need new headshots done I highly recommend Mike!!

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We organized a yacht party to celebrate our Engagement for a group of 50 people for 3 hours and Geraldine did an outstanding work by capturing all the moments wonderfully. She has amazing photography skills and I would definitely recommend her for any event. My overall experience with her work was very satisfying.

Allison L.

We were very pleased that she clearly understood what we needed and completed all of our directives for the shoot. Sandra went over and above our needs and wow'ed us and our clients with incredible shots. She is friendly, professional, and her work is high quality!

Magdalena A.

We truly enjoyed working with Ronald, He is very professional and very polite. He did a great job keeping our daughters focused and just made everyone feel very comfortable. I took advantage of Ronald's Special Fall deal and our pictures turned out Amazing!! We highly recommend RC Photography because of quality of work and affordability.

Laurie S.

I wanted to learn how to use my camera to take better quality pictures. I usually left my camera on the auto setting and hoped that the pictures would turn out good. Joe offers classes on learning photography through the J. Wilder Studios. At first I thought I was not certain about this since it was not a class like setting. We sat on the couch in the front of the studio and went over the basics of the shutter and aperture settings. In addition to teaching me the basics of the camera he took the time to go over any questions that I had regarding photography and how to use the camera. I am looking forward to my next class with Joe and what I will learn.

Raj T.

Harry has a passion for Photography. He loves what he dies and the pictures come to life with his art. Thank you for being such a wonderful person and helping out the community. People like you make a difference in the world.

Mark was wonderful! Due to our tight schedule, we ended up having our outdoor photo shoot on the coldest day of 2017 in Chicago. With a great sense of humor, easy going personality and adventurous spirit, Mark created a gorgeous set of engagement photos for us at not one but four different locations. He made our visions a reality and has given us incredible photos that we will always cherish! Don't hesitate to hire Retiro Photography for any of your photography needs.

Traci J.

Didomi Design & Photography is very professional and the work is top quality! Didomi Design have taken quality photos of me at different social events including a wedding (that will last a lifetime) and also videotaping professional infomercials for the last 2 1/2 years. I enjoy working with Didomi Design because the work is outstanding, communication is superb and they're always on time! The value of the work is phenomenal for the price you pay.

Mrs W.

We are extremely pleased with the photographs Markowski Photography took for our son's baptism. We are especially happy with the black and white candid photos taken during the actual baptism. The photos of the blessings and the church were absolutely beautiful. They captured every aspect of the event and us as a family and gave a beautiful description of our family's joy. He also took candid photos of our family and friends and captured our son's joy and laughter during the event and the party following. He engaged our son very well so that our son was very happy to take photos with everyone and they came out beautifully. Everyone has been raving at how beautiful they were and how well they captured the joy and emotion of our family. Konrad was very professional, kept in contact, followed up quickly, responded to all calls and emails and delivered the photographs on time as promised. Beautiful photos, beautiful quality. We highly recommend Markowski Photography and will absolutely be contacting Konrad again for our next family photo needs.

Richard E.

We held a 50th wedding anniversary with about 80 people invited for lunch and a slide show. We asked Joan to photograph every guest (as singles, couples or family) as they came in through our greeting reception process. Joan arrived on time amid the chaos of my family setting up the American Legion Hall for the event. (Four people cutting and arranging 270 stems of flowers and decorating 12 tables and we were late!) Joan set up her backdrop and lights in her designated corner and almost immediately started to photograph our guests as they arrived. Joan was amazing with the guests and accommodating with every situation. She photographed guest families with 3 year old children through a blind nun family member with beauty and dignity. Joan understood the general assignment well and executed it beautify with no supervision. When situation were not clear, she asked what was required. Working with her was like working with an old friend of many years. Our friends and family commented on Joan's friendly manner and demeanor in working with them. Joan is a "natural" for this kind of work and exceeded our expectations. We asked for and received a DVD of all her photography on this event which she produced before she left. Our intention is to print pictures to send to our friends and family along with the thank you letters and another set of prints to make what will be a very special 50th anniversary memory book.

Carol D.

AAA+ rating I spent 16 years as a professional in the photographic industry. After reviewing numerous photographers work, I chose to work with Al because of his outstanding talent. I've been working with him for almost a year and he never disappoints. Always the consumate professional and just a really great guy. He's taken the best pictures of me I've ever had in my life. - Carol

Guadalupe S.

During my undergraduate year at Dominican University, Eric photographed me for a school project. The project consisted of nude photography. His conduct with me was utmost professional. Eric made me feel comfortable and also asked for my opinion during the session with regards to lighting, positions, and adding props. I would highly recommend Eric's services. He is a great visionary and works well with various groups of people.

Fran H.

I have used James Cryer Photography for professional photographs of my Real Estate listings, and cannot sing his praises loud enough! He is the consummate professional: arriving early, helping me stage the rooms and taking a "boatload" of pictures from every angle. He took his time to make sure he got just the right shots. His "editing" of the pictures is unbelievable and were ready for both the Multiple Listing Service and the Brochure for the property. I have no problem whatsoever recommending James Cryer Photography. He is excellent. (PS - if you want to see the pictures from the last home he did for me, just go online to 8S325 Indiana Avenue, Naperville, IL.)

Liam S.

Jeff was fantastic throughout our whole meet and greet event. The professionalism and quality of work he portrayed before, during and after the event was second to none. I have no doubts that we will be using Jeff in the future as should anyone seeking a professional experience.

Jessica B.

Wanda Lynne photography made my wedding day memorable forever! She made us feel so comfortable and was open to all our our photo op ideas as well as giving great instruction. I would recommend her for any event!

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