In Illinois, most wedding photographer projects cost between $1,500 and $10,000 per wedding, with a typical price near $4,000. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical wedding photographer cost
$1,500 – $10,000
per wedding · typical $4,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Wedding photographer cost breakdown
- Budget (4 hours, no second shooter)$1,000 – $2,500typical $1,500
- Mid-range (8 hours, 2 shooters)$3,000 – $6,000typical $4,500
- Luxury (12+ hours, full service)$7,000 – $15,000typical $10,000
At a glance
- Typical range$1,500 – $10,000
- Unitper wedding
- Cities covered50
What Wedding Photography costs
Covers a photographer (or team) for 6–12 hours, editing, and sometimes an engagement shoot. Average U.S. wedding photography is ~$4,000; high-end can exceed $10k. Additional costs include albums, prints, and travel.
By city in Illinois
- Addison
- Alton
- Arlington Heights
- Belleville
- Berwyn
- Bolingbrook
- Buffalo Grove
- Calumet City
- Carbondale
- Carol Stream
- Carpentersville
- Champaign
- Chicago
- Cicero
- Crystal Lake
- DeKalb
- Decatur
- Des Plaines
- Downers Grove
- Elgin
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Glenview
- Hanover Park
- Hoffman Estates
- Joliet
- Kankakee
- Lombard
- Moline
- Mount Prospect
- Naperville
- Normal
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Park
- Orland Park
- Palatine
- Park Ridge
- Peoria
- Rock Island
- Rockford
- Romeoville
- Round Lake Beach
- Schaumburg
- Skokie
- Springfield
- Streamwood
- Tinley Park
- Urbana
- Waukegan
- Wheaton
Frequently asked questions
What is the average cost?
In the U.S., the average is around $4,000 for a 8-hour package. Prices vary by location, experience, and inclusions.
What affects the cost of Wedding Photography?
Hours of coverage, number of photographers, album/prints, travel, experience, and season. Peak dates (Saturdays, summer) cost more.
How can I save money?
Book a weekday or off-peak month, choose a shorter package, skip the album, hire a newer photographer, and ask for a custom quote.