{"id":61459,"date":"2022-12-28T01:40:25","date_gmt":"2022-12-28T09:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/?p=61459"},"modified":"2025-06-09T02:44:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T09:44:06","slug":"wedding-photography-pricing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wedding-photography-pricing\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding Photography Pricing: What To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you’re curious about wedding photography pricing, then you’ve come to the right place. At Peerspace<\/a>, we strive to support professional creatives of every stripe. As the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, we help connect photographers with their dream settings. From professional photo studios<\/a> with all the bells and whistles to private mansions<\/a> with killer views, Peerspace offers you access to it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And we have to say, wedding photography is one of the most exciting photography specializations out there. You get to capture the happiest day of someone\u2019s life, snapping beautiful shots that your clients will treasure forever. Sound like an amazing way to earn a living? It definitely is, but it\u2019s not without challenges. There\u2019s a lot to think about when it comes to pricing your services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re wondering how much you should charge as a wedding photographer, Peerspace<\/a> has your back. Whether you\u2019re an aspiring beginner or a seasoned pro looking to up your game, here\u2019s a basic guide to wedding photography pricing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part-time options for beginner wedding photographers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Becoming a professional photographer is a big commitment. If you\u2019re still on the fence about whether or not wedding photography is right for you, try finding a part-time job as an assistant for a local wedding photographer. As an assistant wedding photographer, you can expect to make an hourly wage of anywhere from $15-$25 an hour, setting up lights and equipment, creating shot lists, and helping your boss capture gorgeous pics of the ceremony. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think of it as a paid internship! It\u2019s a great way to learn the ropes as a novice wedding photographer and get some helpful pointers about the business from a pro. Keep an eye out for job listings on Indeed<\/a> or Ziprecruiter<\/a> if you\u2019re interested in tackling this part-time endeavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019re ready to go it alone, it\u2019s time to start focusing on how you\u2019ll handle your wedding photography pricing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Putting together your gear bag<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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When determining your prices as a wedding photographer, you first need to calculate your cost of doing business. By far, the most important expense you\u2019ll face as a photographer is the price of your equipment. Good gear is paramount to your success, so this is an area where splurging is justified. A basic wedding photography equipment bag will include a full-frame DSLR camera, a selection of lenses, a flash, a tripod, and plenty of extra memory cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Popular cameras for wedding photographers include the Canon EOS 90D<\/a> and the Nikon D750 DSLR<\/a>. These are both excellent all-around models for shooting high-res images without being too expensive. The EOS 90D can also shoot 4k videos if you\u2019re interested in dipping your toes into wedding videography. Most wedding photographers carry a 24-70mm f\/2.8 and a 70-200mm f\/2.8 lens on the job, although you might want to carry something a bit wider, such as a 16-35mm f\/2.8 lens to capture dramatic wide-angle shots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most popular lens models on the market for pro photographers is the Canon EF 70-200mm f\/2.8L IS III USM Lens.<\/a> It\u2019s an excellent option to capture portraits of the bride and groom as well as broader shots of the ceremony itself. Although with a price tag of $2,000, it\u2019s not exactly a budget-friendly option. If you\u2019re a beginner photographer on a budget, the Canon EF 70-200mm<\/a> lens can also snap excellent quality photos at a more affordable $599.99. However, it lacks the handy features of more expensive lenses, such as image stabilization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you continue to up your skills and grow your business, you can invest in higher-quality equipment to improve your work, which means you can justify higher fees!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other considerations of wedding photography pricing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Once you\u2019ve got your gear bag assembled and ready to shoot, it\u2019s time to think about the other expenses of wedding photography. Will you shoot for only a specified number of hours, or will your fee cover an entire day of shooting? Will you have to travel long distance for the ceremony or is the wedding happening in town? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try using professional software like Quickbooks<\/a> to keep track of all your business expenses and monitor your profit margin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember to track your gas and editing time in your fee along with the monthly subscription to your editing software. If you\u2019re going to tackle pre-wedding or engagement photoshoots, you\u2019ll also want to keep in mind the rental cost of a photography studio or another venue. More on that ahead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use Peerspace to book wedding photography spaces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re looking for venues where you can capture pre-wedding shots for your clients, check out Peerspace<\/a>. You\u2019ll find it has tons of amazing photography studios and bright, airy venues where you can snap romantic shots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Impress your clients and know exactly what you’ll be walking into when you introduce them to wedding shoot locations like these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n