With so many photographers and so many different prices, it can feel like photographers are seemingly choosing numbers at random. So, what does wedding photography & videography cost? And what are the considering factors?
The Facts:
Most couples spend around 10-15% of their total wedding budget on Photo & Video
Making it the 3rd most expensive thing next to your venue and catering, and typically the 2nd vendor you should book after your venue.
The more experienced the photographer/videographer, the higher the cost.
Why? Because it's more than just the photos and the videos you receive. It's the years of experience of knowing how to adapt to timelines that run behind, how to quickly and efficiently knock out family photos before people get hangry, and adapting to challenges such as weather.
The average cost for photography in the U.S is $3000-$7,000, and $4,000-$8,000 for videography, this is what is considered industry "midrange".
Photographers and Videographers with 8 or more years of experience typically sit in the middle to higher end of this range.
Couples who book Photo & Video together can save 15-25%
Hey, that could be you! ;) By booking a team that does both photo and video together, most couples save anywhere from $1,000-$1,500.
But don't just take our word for it! Here are a few trusted wedding planning sources about what photo and video should actually cost.
Read more here on Wezoree's Blog "Average Cost of Photographer and Videographer for Wedding"
Zola's "Wedding Videographer Cost"
Bride's "Complete guide to wedding photography prices"