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.

Ingrid C.

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Bree was very professional, easy to get along with, and accommodating to my needs. We hired her for bith photography and wedding planning for thr day of the wedding, and she handled everything with professionalism while helping me to feel confident about putting my wedding in her hands. She was great at crowd management and keeping things flowing in a timely manner. I had a sneek peek at a few photos, and anxiously await the final product!

Jennifer D.

At the last minute (within two days), I needed a photographer for my wedding. Fortunately, Ms. Burchard was able to accommodate my request. The photography was thoughtful and beautiful.

Shelby C.

Didn’t end up choosing this photographer for our wedding however, they’ve been very professional and kind offering help to find other venders and such. I would recommend this photographer to friends and family.

Jiayi Z.

Jason is incredible!! We started the conversation with Jason via email, he provided very details information about the places, dresses and ideas, which are awesome. Finally we chose UW and Kerry Park for our pre-wedding pictures. During the session, Jason gave us lots of directions on how to make great poses. My husband forgot his belt... No problem, here you are! Jason provided his own!!! Thank you, man!!! He made jokes to let us relax. He is very professional, I high recommend him for your photo sessions.

Mary K.

Very affordable, amazing photos. He took more than he even charged us for because he couldn't choose which one was best - they were all great! Very quick turnaround time and pleasant to work with.

Stem H.

Greg is a great guy and was extremely easy to work with; he responded quickly to emails and phone calls, as well as delivered high quality photos. He was Tesla STEM High School's prom photographer, and did an excellent job of capturing snapshots of moments throughout the night (e.g. throughout dinner, dancing, etc.) in addition to taking standard photo booth pictures. Although Greg was initially hired only as a photo booth photographer, he was kind and generous enough to take event photos as well for no extra charge! Upon receiving payment, he delivered the photos immediately. I have no complaints and am very glad to have had the chance to work with Greg. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs a photographer at an event, as he is very affordable and fun to work with.

Amanda S.

As a wedding planner bride and wedding photographer groom, we knew two things: we wanted amazing photos, and we needed them on pretty short notice. Jenny was the perfect choice. Not only is she very talented, she was accommodating and absolutely lovely to work with. Everyone in the family, even those that hate taking photos, mentioned how wonderful she was to work with. With a fairly short amount of time to work in, a busy venue because of Valentine's Day weekend, and a groom very much hating being in front of the camera for once, Jenny worked magic and produced photos for us that we truly love and will cherish. Thank you, Jenny!

Tricia V.

Jeff is a fantastic photographer and a joy to work with! I needed high quality, professional head shots to update my social media platforms. Having seen Jeff do a wonderful job at my sister's wedding, I asked him to take these. I am not too fond of getting head shots and had put it off as long as possible. Jeff was so genuine and friendly that I felt right at ease, asking myself "why didn't I do this sooner?" That feeling only grew when I saw the end result. It was clear, professional, and exactly what I wanted. I can't believe I had the old pictures up when I could have had this quality all along! Jeff strikes the perfect balance of being efficient and taking time to listen to the customer. Not only was the session painless, it was extremely enjoyable to chat with Jeff (he has a great sense of humor). I highly recommend reaching out to Jeff for your photography needs!

Prisila V.

Edward and his wife provided excellent service. The wedding photos were excellent, they put us at ease with their charm, and they went above and beyond with everything requested. If we had it to do all over again, we would book them in a second.

Storm T.

Had a great experience working with Phil!! He was very professional and fun to work with, creating beautiful boudoir photos at very affordable costs! AAA photos!! Would definitely recommend!

Kaylie M.

Mary is a joy to work with! She tailors the photo shoot to incorporate both her own artistic style while working hard to keep in mind what your hopes for the session are. We hired Mary as our photographer for our wedding (which was her first wedding shoot) and the pictures are timeless. Absolutely beautiful! She has a fun and inviting personality which makes the shoot much more natural. I highly recommend her as a photographer to anyone considering !

Mehdi R.

Milad is one of the most enthusiastic photographers I've ever worked with. He patiently listened to my ideas of taking photos from different angles while I was holding my guitar and my fluffy cat at the same time! Then, he sat with me and helped me to choose the best shot. He offered me quite a few choices of each picture after editing and retouching my photos. I'll definitely call him again for my future video recordings and jam sessions! He's a cool guy.

Quinn and Emily R.

We hired Daniel for our wedding after seeing his photos on his website. We couldn’t explain why, but there is just something about his style that really connects to us. 100% Yes for Daniel!

Dorothy N.

What a wonderful experience ! We hired Erica as our wedding photographer and not only was she pleasant and fun and very punctual And accommodating ! She listened to all my ideas and visions of photos and even came to two different locations to meet us ! Fairly priced. We will Definitely hire again 👍🏼

Marissa S.

Ben blew our expectations away. He was excellent at capturing candid photos of all of the little moments you never want to forget. He is also great at posing the staged photos in a way where they don't look forced. Before the wedding, he met with us to understand what type of pictures we're looking for. He also sent us a form to list all of the different pictures we wanted with the names of people who would be in each - so he was super organized and prepared day-of. Not only is Ben a great photographer, he's unbelievably nice. We had a bit of a flower snafu the day of the wedding, and Ben stopped by Ballard market on his way to the venue to see if they had the flowers we needed! He is so easy to work with. He puts everyone at ease, which makes for great pictures! Ben is also really helpful post-wedding; he's knowledgable about which companies print the best photos based on format. We are SO happy with our pictures! We highly recommend Ben!

Christy A.

Jamie is an amazing human being and photographer. She has a great personality and goes the extra mile to help you clients! Thank you Jamie for helping us capture our wedding. You did a beautiful job! Christy and Dewon Tarpley

Darnell M.

Prasanthi was excellent at our wedding at the Palisade. She took the initiative to meet with us and arrive early to our event and to make sure that there were no surprises for us. She took many many good photos and the quality of the photos turned out very well. She is a good photographer and worked well with us. Darnell

Jared M.

Peter was amazing. He gave us a sheet full of shot options so he could make sure he got our must-have pictures. Then met with us prior to learn about us as a couple and to plan for the big day. Before our wedding day, he searched for the best shot locations near our venue and sent us texts of different spots to see what we thought. And that's all before the wedding when he was also exceptional. Every picture we wanted, we got. He was very flexible when we wanted more pictures or to add others (even when it took longer). I could go on and on. Even after was great. He sent us a preview of our wedding pictures the next day, which gave us and our families a peek at his work. Then the finals came two weeks later and were no less fantastic. Just. Book. Him. You won't regret it.

Regan S.

Ronnie was a photographer @ our wedding. He provided us with amazing shots of our special day! We loved how excited he was about our venue and loved all the little details he captured as well as special moments of our big day! Guests and family members commented at how professional and genuine he was. He got photos to us quickly and brought tears to our eyes with the stunning photos he provided us. Thank you, Ronnie!

Jillian H.

We had the pleasure of working with Reza along side of Luma Weddings with photography. Reza's photos were stunning and captured the romance and celebration of our wedding. Reza is timely and professional, yet fun to work with! We will definitely use him for photography again in the future!

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Tricia V.

Prisila V.

Storm T.

Kaylie M.

Mehdi R.

Quinn and Emily R.

Dorothy N.

Marissa S.

Christy A.

Darnell M.

Jared M.

Regan S.

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