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.

Cindy W.

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We celebrated my father's 100th birthday on New Years Eve and wanted photos to mark the occasion. Don arrived early and took many candid and group photos of the event. Our family is now having fun looking at the photos and deciding how to save them. We can make them into an album, a book or individual photos, whatever we choose. We are not locked into a predetermined photo package. If I ever have the need for a photographer, Don Shepard would be at the top of my list.

Carol F.

I met with 2 photographers. Both were very personable. I was impressed with both. They offered the same services at reasonable prices but they each had a different take on the wedding pictures. Both were great, but different! A very difficult choice! I'm very impressed with Thumbtack. Carol

Danielle P.

Let me say that i take horrible photos, hence I am constantly seeking a good photographer to at least make me look halfway decent. Tried Omaha PhotoWorx for my professional head shots. Price was very reasonable. End result was fabulous! I have never looked so good or had such a good experience with a photographer! I strongly recommend PhotoWorx for anyone who needs a professional headshot or photo--Mike is truly an artist!

Cynthia Y.

They are a class act. They were willing to work with us when things changed. They would be great photographers to do your outdoor pics if you have a wonderful outdoor venue.

Katherine R.

We had a great time taking our son's 1 month photos with Lopez Photography! They have a great in house studio and Alberto and his wife were very patient with our little man (he was not really in the mood for pictures!). We plan to go back to them for 3 month, 6 month, and 1 year photos.

Danielle M.

Kaleb did an excellent job with our big group of people, dogs and even a cat! We hired him on short notice, and he was reasonable, accommodating, and professional. He was open to any suggestions that we made, and had lots of great ideas to bring out the best in our big family! We would happily hire Kaleb again for any event! Thanks for the great photos!

Justice B.

Tammy is a great photographer! She is very easy to get a long with and knows what she is doing! I would definitely recommend her. The only reason I did give her a 5 was because of price. However, her range is very competitive with most photographers in the Omaha area to me it's just a little expensive for the number of photos you actually get.

Lori B.

Our son's senior portraits were taken by Rob. Excellent photographer. Willing to go to different locations, during different seasons. Reasonable prices. Would highly recommend.

Laura O.

Andy has been my go-to aerial photographer for many real estate listing projects! He is so easy to work with and quick to respond to questions. He has handled both aerial photos and videos for my listings. He complies both aerial videos and stills into a concise video that gives the viewer a new way to look at my properties! It’s been phenomenal for me to be able to add this to my marketing toolkit and my clients love the results! Andy’s my drone guy, he should be yours too!

Amy Mosher M.

She has been our family photographer for many years. Never rushed, always keeping it personal and getting the best shots. She always captures personality and beautiful smiles from everyone. Her creative shot always surprises me! :) Looking forward to another session this fall. :)

Amy S.

I have to say this is the best experience I have ever had with a photographer. Just to start off, she got us scheduled immediately with our short time frame we had while my husband was home on leave for our new baby. She then was outstanding about communicating with me back and forth. Very impressed with that! Cindy took my photo ideas into consideration, and took it to the next level by making them even better then what I had thought! She was very patient with our two kids and during clothing changes. She even got my 3 year old smiling and giggling (which is very difficult). I am extremely happy with the services!

Ivy A.

From the time I first made contact with Tyler he was both friendly and professional. My entire family had a great experience throughout the photo shoot and I am very happy with the edited photos he produced. I highly recommend Tyler to anyone looking for a photographer.

Julee L.

We can not begin to describe how pleased we were with Carie at CK Impressions. She photographed our father's 90th birthday party with a range in ages from 20 months to 94 years!!! She took pictures in several areas and was patient with children and adults alike. We will view the photos in a few days and will post further information. Definitely a thumbs up!!

Grace T.

Cindy took our engagement and wedding pictures. She is so great to work with! She made us laugh, we felt comfortable to be ourselves. Cindy captured so many emotions and moments on our wedding day. I often look back at the photos that she took and am so thankful to have had such a professional and talented photographer.

Joshua O.

I've been working with Sunny Sixteen Studios since the spring of 2011 and have not only received amazing photographers but I've also enjoyed the creative process and look forward to each photography session. A relaxed atmosphere and professional service makes it easy to relax and enjoy what normally can be a very stressful awkward process. I would recommend Sunny Sixteen Studios to anyone who is interested in not only great photographs but an experience that makes you enjoy getting your picture taken.

Tenora M.

Absolutely fantastic photographer! Excellent communicatior, creative and quick turn around on photos! She has been taking my photos for years and for every special event in my life! Highly recommend!

Mandy C.

Honestly our entire experience was absolutely wonderful. Pat is an amazing photographer that has a great eye for details and just knows what will work and what will not. He was very professional but friendly. Makes you feel comfortable like you've been friends for a long time. My daughter won a contest for a free sitting fee. And I have to say that if she had not won, we would still have used Beyond Perception Photography for her senior photos. His pictures are unique to the individual and he has a way of capturing nature and natural beauty at its best!!

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