How Much Does Wedding Photography Cost?
Updated for 2024 — national average costs with state-by-state breakdowns
What Does Wedding Photography Include?
Wedding photography packages typically include 6-10 hours of coverage, a second shooter, edited digital images, and an online gallery. Albums and prints are often extra.
The national average cost for wedding photography is $2,800 per event. Most homeowners pay between $1,500 and $5,000, though costs can vary significantly based on your location, the scope of work, and other factors outlined below.
What Affects the Price?
Experience
New photographer: $1K-$2K. Experienced: $2K-$4K. Top-tier: $4K-$10K+
Coverage
4 hours: $1K-$2K. 8 hours: $2K-$4K. Full day + engagement: $3K-$6K
Key Cost Factors
- ✓Hours of coverage
- ✓Photographer experience
- ✓Second shooter
- ✓Deliverables included
- ✓Travel distance
- ✓Album/prints
💡 Tips to Save Money
- 1.Book a talented newer photographer for significant savings
- 2.Skip the album and order prints separately
- 3.Consider photo-only vs photo+video combos
- 4.Off-season weddings often mean more photographer availability and better rates
Wedding Photography Cost by State
Costs vary significantly by state due to labor rates, cost of living, and local market conditions. Click any state for a detailed breakdown.
| State | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $1,230 | $2,296 | $4,100 |
| Alaska | $1,920 | $3,584 | $6,400 |
| Arizona | $1,425 | $2,660 | $4,750 |
| Arkansas | $1,200 | $2,240 | $4,000 |
| California | $2,025 | $3,780 | $6,750 |
| Colorado | $1,620 | $3,024 | $5,400 |
| Connecticut | $1,830 | $3,416 | $6,100 |
| Delaware | $1,575 | $2,940 | $5,250 |
| Florida | $1,470 | $2,744 | $4,900 |
| Georgia | $1,350 | $2,520 | $4,500 |
| Hawaii | $2,130 | $3,976 | $7,100 |
| Idaho | $1,380 | $2,576 | $4,600 |
| Illinois | $1,575 | $2,940 | $5,250 |
| Indiana | $1,320 | $2,464 | $4,400 |
| Iowa | $1,290 | $2,408 | $4,300 |
| Kansas | $1,275 | $2,380 | $4,250 |
| Kentucky | $1,260 | $2,352 | $4,200 |
| Louisiana | $1,305 | $2,436 | $4,350 |
| Maine | $1,530 | $2,856 | $5,100 |
| Maryland | $1,725 | $3,220 | $5,750 |
| Massachusetts | $1,950 | $3,640 | $6,500 |
| Michigan | $1,380 | $2,576 | $4,600 |
| Minnesota | $1,530 | $2,856 | $5,100 |
| Mississippi | $1,170 | $2,184 | $3,900 |
| Missouri | $1,305 | $2,436 | $4,350 |
| Montana | $1,425 | $2,660 | $4,750 |
| Nebraska | $1,320 | $2,464 | $4,400 |
| Nevada | $1,530 | $2,856 | $5,100 |
| New Hampshire | $1,680 | $3,136 | $5,600 |
| New Jersey | $1,875 | $3,500 | $6,250 |
| New Mexico | $1,350 | $2,520 | $4,500 |
| New York | $1,980 | $3,696 | $6,600 |
| North Carolina | $1,350 | $2,520 | $4,500 |
| North Dakota | $1,350 | $2,520 | $4,500 |
| Ohio | $1,350 | $2,520 | $4,500 |
| Oklahoma | $1,245 | $2,324 | $4,150 |
| Oregon | $1,650 | $3,080 | $5,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,530 | $2,856 | $5,100 |
| Rhode Island | $1,725 | $3,220 | $5,750 |
| South Carolina | $1,305 | $2,436 | $4,350 |
| South Dakota | $1,275 | $2,380 | $4,250 |
| Tennessee | $1,290 | $2,408 | $4,300 |
| Texas | $1,395 | $2,604 | $4,650 |
| Utah | $1,425 | $2,660 | $4,750 |
| Vermont | $1,620 | $3,024 | $5,400 |
| Virginia | $1,575 | $2,940 | $5,250 |
| Washington | $1,725 | $3,220 | $5,750 |
| West Virginia | $1,200 | $2,240 | $4,000 |
| Wisconsin | $1,410 | $2,632 | $4,700 |
| Wyoming | $1,380 | $2,576 | $4,600 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many photos should I expect?
Typically 50-100 edited photos per hour of coverage. An 8-hour wedding usually yields 400-800 final images.