Wedding Photographer Cost Average

Photography

•Luxury: $6000-$10,000+

starting prices, e.g., may start at $8k, $10k, $20k, or beyond.
(Typically more established, refined style, and luxury branding, with a highly desired editing style making them HIGH demand)

-How they’ll likely make you feel: Can handle high-profile events with ease and flow through everything confidently. They usually have a very popular style and they choose their couples based on their ideal "dream client" mentality. Allowing them to tailor a package authentic to their couples while providing an experience solely focusing on the needs of each client.

•Professional: $4000-$5000

(Typically considered full-time professionals, have the demand based on style, expertise, etc.)

-How they’ll likely make you feel: Very established with a solid, consistent, editing style. Has structured their business to make sure you feel well cared for with an emphasis on incredibly high quality photographs.

•Growing Amateur: $2000-3000

(Probably has a semi-in demand style, shoots a few less weddings while starting to learn about getting into the “professional” level)

-How they’ll likely make you feel: At this point, it’s not uncommon for them to be investing in good gear, and wanting to get more education that will help them grow their business. They probably have some level of portfolio and can help you have a clear idea of the level of consistency they can provide.

•Beginner Hobby: $500-1200

(May have shot some weddings, but not much experience they may not have a style that demands a higher price tag)

-How they’ll likely make you feel: You may have seen some examples of other weddings they’ve shot, so you can possibly feel comfortable that they can point and shoot to get some good moments. They likely will not possess the ability to provide comfortable poses and other developed skills you see in higher level photographers.

•Amateur: $1200-2000

(Probably photographs weddings fairly regularly, may not have a high demand due to style, may not be considered full-time)

-How they’ll likely make you feel: With their knowledge, the photographer might be wanting to give a solid service at a comprisable price point for getting some quality cameras/gear.

•Brand New: $0-500

(Just starting, may have not shot a wedding yet probably just a hobby)

-How they’ll likely make you feel: This is risky because you really won't feel confident they're able to deliver photos you want or expect might as well do Iphone photos.