Most wedding photographer projects cost between $1,500 and $10,000 per wedding, with a typical price near $4,000. Prices vary by state and city, so the range below is a planning guide rather than a quote.
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
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.
Costs by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Alberta
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- British Columbia
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Manitoba
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Brunswick
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Rhode Island
- Saskatchewan
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Yukon
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.