We answer two essential question on wedding photography packages: How much can you expect to pay? What is included in these packages?
You have decided on your dream wedding venue, and have finalised your budget for your wedding venue.
What’s next on the list of items you need to set a cost estimate for?
It is an aspect that many brides and grooms placed an emphasis on – wedding photography! There is no wonder why wedding couples are particular about choosing the right wedding photographer and photography packages, as your wedding images and videos serve as lasting mementos of your special day.
How much can I expect to pay for a wedding photography package?
Let us start from the from the different kinds of vendors that you can get a photography package from.
Wedding Photographers
Basic
If you are on a tight budget, you may opt for a basic wedding photography package offered by local photographers. Prices start at:
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US$ 250 for a two-hour session.
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US$ 500 – 800 for a session lasting between three to five hours.
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US$ 700 – 1200 for a session lasting between six to eight hours.
Elaborate
If you are looking for reputable wedding photographers, you may expect prices to start at:
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US$ 1500 – 2500 for a photography session lasting half a day.
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US$ 4000 and above for a photography session lasting twelve hours.
Wedding Venues
Certain wedding venues offer couples wedding photography packages. These wedding shoots are usually conducted by their in-house photographer. Certain venues require you to pay an additional fee, averaging at US$ 400, if you intend to bring in an external photographer.
You may expect prices to start from:
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US$ 900 for a three-hour photography session.
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US$ 1,200 for a six-hour photography session.
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US$ 1,500 for a ten-hour photography session.
What are the elements included in photography packages?
A five-hour photography session may include the following elements:
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2 photographers
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2 – 3 locations
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Approximately 30 edited files
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Image files to be provided in high resolution JPEG format
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Transportation for the wedding couple and photography crew
A ten-hour photography session may include the following elements:
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2 photographer
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3 – 4 locations
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60 edited files
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Image files to be provided in high resolution JPEG format
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Transportation for the couple and photography crew
A twelve-hour photography session may include the following elements:
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2 – 3 photographers
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200 edited files
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Image files to be provided in high resolution JPEG format
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A series of candid and documentary wedding images
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Includes the process of preparation, ceremony and photography tour around the wedding venue