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.

Giovanna M.

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Mark's pictures are wonderful! I love them! The day of the wedding he was incredible. He seemed to be everywhere, so much so that some guests thought there was more than just one photographer. He captured all the meaningful moments pre/during/and post ceremony, all the people at the wedding, everything. He has a good sense of humor and put me and my guests at ease. The end quality of the pictures was also great! I have some truly wonderful portraits of my guests and myself and my husband. I couldn't be happier and I can't recommend him highly enough! Go Mark!

Emma B.

Ivan was a pleasure to work with and delivered exactly what we wanted. We requested fairly simple photography for our wedding -- ceremony and a couple hours of reception only, no "first look" or anything -- which perhaps might have frustrated a lesser photographer in capturing intimate moments. But all of Ivan's photos were both stunning and meaningful; he has an excellent eye not just for the larger scene but also for the small, special moments between people. On top of it, his rate is EXTREMELY reasonable, considering that his quality of work exceeds that of many other photographers we found who charged MUCH higher. We would happily hire him again!

Susanna L.

Jeanne was super friendly, but was able to be professional at the same time. She went above and beyond what we expected. It was a hot day and she made sure we were well hydrated and had everything we needed, which was awesome and I didn't expect. She's super relatable. I only saw a couple of the pictures she took so far, but they look AMAZING. I would definitely recommend her for anything and anyone. She knows what she's doing when it comes to photography, but she also genuinely cares about you as a person. She's a beautiful person. Thank you so much Jeanne!

Myriam M.

Bob was GREAT! He was able to navigate my crowd without any direction and was able to get the detail shots that I needed. Will definitely keep him in my rolodex of event photographers

Kathleen S.

Very few event photographers in my experience have manages to be everywhere yet unobtrusive. Many of the guests commented to me on his professionalism and his pleasant demeanor. Do hire Frank. You won't be disappointed.

Bill W.

We let 3 photographers do a test shoot. Greg was by far the best! We needed lifestyle shots so we gave Greg some samples. He found the model, picked the location, and without direction on his own produced the best shots we have ever seen

Courtney Z.

I'm an actress and have worked with many different photographers & cinematographers for almost 10 years. Jeremiah was kind enough to take some head shots for my acting resume. He was very receptive to my ideas and was willing to stand/sit in awkward positions to get the shot he wanted. He has a wonderful eye for capturing the personality of whom he is photographing. Jeremiah made me laugh during the photo shoot and was very timely in providing the edited pictures back to me. Jeremiah really is looking for his client's best interests and that's what makes him run a smooth photography business.

Devin D.

Working with Ann-Marie was amazing! She was able to go with the flow and got some great photos of our family even before she edited them. I would recommend Ann-Marie to anyone looking for a photographer!

Pelumi H.

Veera was absolutely amazing! He was professional, punctual, and very patient! I’d highly recommend him to anyone in need of a professional photographer. I’ll definitely be utilizing his services for my other upcoming events

Madison S.

My company and I have had the pleasure of working with David on two events. Both times he exceeded our expectations; this, based off of our experience with previous photographers. David's level of professionalism is reflected through his presence when shooting an event, and in the final product. With this in mind, David Bruno is a fantastic event photographer. He delivers magazine-ready images, that in our case, wind up making it to print. And, ultimately, he has helped us create a portfolio of beautiful, head-on + candid images, that showcase everything our company is made of. For this, we are infinitely grateful.

Kathleen H.

Kristen did an amazing job on 1 year anniversary photos for me. The location she picked was beautiful, the perfect backdrop for some absolutely stunning photos. She took so many pictures and I can't say enough how happy I am with them. I would recommend Kristen Leclair photography to anyone I know. If you want great pictures and photographer that makes the experience relaxed and fun , choose Kristen Leclair Photography.

Faith-Ann B.

Working with Pablo was amazing!!!!! He was so fun to work with and he was affordable!!!! We just had a baby so my now husband and I were on a tight budget. We couldn't find any photographers with decent prices, then I found Pablo!!! He's such a love to work with and he really helped keep a some what stressful day fun and light. What I have seen so far of the pictures is amazing and I will definitely be using him again in the future!! His assistant was great too!!!

Bayo O.

I had a project in mind - I wanted to have a glamorous photoshoot for my wife as a birthday gift. I needed a photographer to pull this off. A Google search led me to Thumbtack and I put in a quote and description of what I wanted. I received only one response - Chuck. Chuck was professional and very interested in making the shoot and final pictures what I had desired. However, after my initial brainwave of the photoshoot I was lost for ideas. Chuck asked the right questions to lead me in the right direction Come the day of the shoot, I was expecting a photographer with a couple of cameras and maybe a few accessories but Chuck arrived at my house with a full studio! He set up everything and the shoot went ahead. My wife was speechless and had so much fun! The shoot took about 3 hours or so The pictures at the end of the shoot were brilliant and excellent. Overall, Chuck went above and beyond - he was on time, met all his deadlines, communication was excellent and he was very understanding and patient despite the rigors we put him through. I highly recommend Chuck for your photography work.

Josely O.

Christian was the photographer for my wedding on 10/8/2016 and I am very happy with how the pictures turned out. Christian was easy to work with, provided great direction and he took some really great and unique shots. A++++

July T.

“Talented photographers” are very hard to find, especially when needed to capture moments of honest love. My fiance and I had the greatest pleasure of working with Mark during our shoot. What got to me, the future bride to-be, was how passionate and patient he was. I had my sister there, who was a huge comfort for me because she, herself, is a professional model who has been in the spotlight thousands of times, and he did not let that trouble him. He found that rather amusing and made the time more enjoyable. How his certain suggestions for certain things made the photos appear more natural and raw. We had the chance to know each other a little bit more and I shared to him that we had just built our first home together this past May 2017. He then insisted we switched the location of the photoshoot to the new house. Now, the photos have more value knowing that the background of the images, is our home. Let’s not forget how funny his guy is either! How 2 ½ hours went by so effortlessly because we all were just having so much fun! He’s skillful. He’s sharp. He’s humorous. He is someone that we definitely hire for any other occasions.

Ashok R.

Hannah took our engagement photos, and she did an amazing job. We kind of changed locations and times very last minute and she was accommodating. She made us feel very comfortable, because we had a bad experience on thumbtack with another photographer. She was very helpful with suggestions and ideas, she also has a quick turn around on edited/unedited photos. Definitely would recommend her!

Jovanna D.

My experience with Elyse was great, she is a great photographer that knows how to create the right atmosphere and mood to shoot amazing pictures. She is also very easy to work with and for sure a professional I'll call her again in the future.

COnnor S.

Shell is a fantastic photographer and professional. She provided prompt, high quality service, which was completely tailored to myself. 10/10 recommend to anyone in the area.

Nhu N.

Arlene was really sweet and responsive. She arrived at the photoshoot session early and got the pictures done on the same day. She got two professional cameras which helped a lot in capturing those shots. Overall, it was a good experience.

Brenda P.

Dennise is an amazing photographer. This was the first time we were taking professional pictures with our dogs so we were a little nervous of what to expect with them, but Dennise managed it awesome. Dennise even brought them a toy that kept them attentive during the photo shoot and gave it to our dogs as a gift after! So nice. She found amazing spots to take our family pictures, and after we saw the final photos, we loved every single one of them. Definitely recommend her.

Seane M.

An is highly professional. She's gone above and beyond to support us on photographing our event. She was able to setup a website where guests could download their photos or order prints, and create a printed card to pass out to guests directing them there. I give her my highest recommendation!

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