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.

Candice E.

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I have never found a Photographer more professional and dedicated. My daughters graduation pictures came out so good. He really captured who she is. Ken is an amazing Photographer, I will be using him again this summer for family pictures.

David B.

I had an excellent experience with Chris. He came to my home on short notice to take a series of professional portrait photos. He turned around the entire set of completed photos to me by the following day. The photos were excellent quality and Chris had imposed a variety of backgrounds. Unfortunately, I was not pleased with the way I looked in the photos (nothing having to do with the quality of the photos) so I contacted Chris and he happily agreed to return to my house the following day to take another series where I could make some adjustments in my facial expressions. I made sure to check the photos on his camera before he left that time to be sure I was happy with the originals before he went back to edit them. The only exception I took to Chris’ approach was that he did not provide clear instruction on head positioning and facial expression, (normally in my experience with professional photographers, they are good at telling you to tweak certain things about your body and head positioning, facial expressions, etc. based on the type of photo being taken). It’s those small things that normal people aren’t aware of when they’re having their photo taken which we must rely on the photographer to tell us to get the best photo. For this reason, I recommend asking Chris to see the originals on his camera to ensure you are happy with how you look before he goes back to edit. Once you have seen the originals and are happy with them, he will work his editing magic and send you wonderful final products.

Kha D.

If you're looking for a friendly, enthusiastic, professional photographer, he's your guy. The photoshoot was quick, fun and easy. Pictures are ready very fast too. We love his work on our engagement photos. My fiancé had never had a photoshoot before and now he wants another one so that's definitely a good sign!!

Vincent D.

Lee was an amazing photographer for the job! He was punctual, professional, and ready to rock. He shot tons of pictures and had a very quick turnaround to share the best ones. He even shot some video, too, since he had multiple memory cards to fill. We are surely going to use him again in the future! A+++

SONALI M.

One of the best photographer we ever met! Very friendly and easy to work with! He had a very good understanding of what we expect and he did a great job! Thank you Raymond 😄 Can't wait to see the pics soon!

Britney E.

If Daniel has availability for your project, do not hesitate in booking him! In owning a marketing company, I speak to a lot of professionals in various industries, and I always place an emphasis on customer service and communication. Daniel is a top grade professional with phenomenal work ethic, great communication, and a fantastic personality. He was so great with my clients in taking their headshots and team shots, and not only made them feel completely at ease, but he also worked around their crazy work schedules, worked around their various meetings throughout the day, and ended up staying the whole day to capture facility shots- all without blinking an eye, causing drama, or giving any kind of push back. He's patient, respectful, professional, easy going, creative, an exceptional photographer, and just all around great to work with. I would 100% hire him again. He really is that good!

Nara K.

Caitlin is amazing! She was so sweet and worked with my crazy schedule and last minute challenges, I briefly told her what I was looking for and she totally nailed it! I honestly could not be happier! She took so many shots and was so sweet enough to give me plenty of pictures unlike many photographers that will narrow down the number of pictures you get to keep. She also got them to me in just a few days! I've saved her number in my phone and will definitely be calling her again... if you're reading this and considering hiring Caitlin you definitely should!

Thumbtack Customer

Albert recently took photos of our house for rental purposes and also photos of our family. Simply put, Albert is a great photographer. He was professional and all of the pictures he took turned out great. His service was also incredible as we had the photos within 24 hours. We will definitely use Albert again.

Hillary B.

Brian saved us! He came in when we needed a last-minute photographer, and he far-surpassed my expectations. In a dark conference room with a corporate setting, Brian was able to capture all of the shots I requested at a high quality level. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a reliable and professional photographer!

Karen D.

My company hired Tracy to do our staff headshots. She and her team were very professional AND personable. She offered to do a site visit (unlike other photographers who contacted me about the job) to identify best spots to set-up. She listened to our requests and our concerns and was able to give us her creative input. She put all of our staff at ease while they took their photo - something to note since some of our older staff were reluctant to take the photo at all. Quick turnaround for the photos too. And overall, excellent quality! We all jokingly said the photos came out so well that we didn't even recognize each other. I'm glad I found Tracy via Thumbtack. I highly recommend hiring her for all your corporate and personal projects.

Kimberly H.

Kevin shot my daughter's bridal portraits and he was absolutely OUTSTANDING. When selecting someone to shoot bridal shots, I wanted to make sure we selected the perfect photographer to capture this once in a lifetime event. Kevin met those expectations and then some. He was very professional and really displayed his knowledge of capturing the right angle in order to produce the perfect photo. My daughter's wedding photos were stunning!! I would recommend Kevin to anyone who's looking for a great photographer at a great price!!

Kate F.

We got married in Galveston,TX July 7,2014. We were lucky to find JTM Media. Tiffany and Joseph are an awesome team! Very professional and have great communication with clients. They covered our wedding and really paid attention to the details. Tiffany made sure we got the shots we wanted. We highly recommend them it was great to have photographers that knew what they were doing. Local artists we need to support!!! If you are from out of town, safe choice. Thanks again JTM Media Kate and Wil

Phillip T.

Thank you Carylux Photography! Thank you so much Carina and John. We had put off family photos for quite a while for some reason and you made the decision to get them done so easy. We loved the location and how comfortable you guys made us feel. I typically don’t like how I look in photos but you sure understood how to capture my good side! :) We are already talking about next year’s photos! Anyone reading this Trust that you will get great photos from great photographers! Thank you again!

David S.

Dom is the best in the business! Choosing him as our photographers for our AirBnB photos was the best decision we made. Dom made the whole process enjoyable and it was a joy to work with him. In addition to his professionalism, his work exceeded our expectations. He has a true natural talent for photography and was able to capture every special part of our condo that meant the world to us. His communication was consistent, effective, and efficient, plus his precision to detail is amazing. If you want the most authentic, unique, and awesome photos in town, Dom is your guy. My wife and I can’t wait to use him again for our other properties!

Angela A.

Best photographer I have ever met!! Very professional..willing to do what we wanted..had great suggestions and was a reasonable price. All around great experience! I would recommend him to anyone!

Callie C.

Adriana is a professional photographer whose joy in creating these moments for you is radiant! She clearly enjoys making others feel special and you'll find that walking away from a photography session feels like you're leaving with a new friend and greater level of confidence in yourself.

Eric D.

We seriously could not have asked for a better photographer! Randy and his assistant were punctual, friendly and understanding of the pressures of the day and captured everything we wanted to express in our photos and more! Hands down had an incredible eye for the right shot and is a master of his work, a true artist you will not be disappointed with his work. I couldn’t ask for a better photographer! Don’t settle for anyone else Lanaki is the best! Dixon Ohana🤙🏼

Bambintagsde E.

Mr Loyd is so nice. It was great having him as our wedding photographer. He made it on a short notice. He made it to court early even before we got there. He took beautiful pictures and was giving ideas on taking the pictures. He really loves working with peoples and he has 25 years plus experience and it really shows, so if you’re looking for a photographer i hope your search ends here cause you’ll not be disappointed. Thank you so much Jimmy

Cheyenne J.

Christopher is a professional photographer. He's very communicative and hard working. He focus on the job and what needs to be brought out for clients. Loved the experience with him and will soon again do another project.

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