Average Price of a Wedding Photographer in the UK
Average Price of Photography Packages
It can be overwhelming looking for a wedding photographer. So many different styles, different price ranges, different wedding packages and types of cameras. I have made this blog in the hope that it will help bride and grooms with their wedding photographer search and why I believe I am the best option for you especially if you are looking for a documentary wedding photographer.
Here is a quick breakdown of rough pricing structures and what to expect from a wedding photographer charging at that price point. Wedding photography is arguably one of the most important aspects of your wedding day and it is definitely worth investing into wedding photography. Your special day will only be captured once so it is very important to get the right photographer for you and your budget. However, budget will have an influence on the experience level and quality of your photographer. As a general rule of thumb, the more the photographer charges generally means they are most experiences and believe their work is worth more.
Average Prices for Wedding photographers and their experience levels.
£0 - £500 - Amateur, friend or family, student or just starting out
£500 - £1000 - Budget photographer - sometimes these offers seem too good to be true
£1000 - £1700 - Semi-professional/budget photographer - almost a full-time pro with experience of weddings
+ £1700 - Experienced and professional photographer - They have been in the wedding industry for a while and are very experienced. Most likely full-time and creative.
Most experienced and professional wedding photographers cost between £1700 - £2500 for a full-day of wedding photography. Wedding photographers charging anything above £1700 will be highly experienced and completely competent to cope with any situation thrown at them.
Don't be fooled by the packages that seem too good to be true! Sometimes wedding photographers who charge a very low price have some hidden costs. For example: some wedding photographers charge a base fee for their time and then charge an additional fee for an images you want to download. Every wedding photographer is different so it is worth knowing exactly what you're getting before your put down a deposit.
Why do wedding photographers seem expensive?
Some wedding photographers may seem expensive however it is very expensive for wedding photographers to run their business and make a living! Here are a list of everything photographers have to consider investing in:
Camera Equipment
Back-up Camera Equipment if any of theirs was to fail or break
SD cards
Spare Batteries
Laptop and/or Desktop
Multiple hard-drives - Backing up wedding images
Camera Equipment Insurance and Public Liability and Personal Indemnity Insurance
Editing Software Subscription - Lightroom, Photoshop etc…
Marketing
Website Subscription
Instagram and google adverts
Travel Expenses
Sample Wedding Albums
Accountancy Fees
Training and Education
WITH ME YOU GET WHAT IS STATED ON MY WEBSITE. There are no hidden costs and everything I produce for you will be stated in your booking form. Which I will send to you via email when I get an exciting email from you saying you would like to book me as your wedding photographer! I one full-day package for weddings and that costs £1900.00. Some additional travel costs may apply to weddings where I have to travel outside of Kent. Here is more details on everything that is included in my full-day wedding package:
CAPTURE THE FULL STORY!
FULL-DAY PACKAGE
10 hour photography coverage
400 - 600 professionally edited images in both colour and black & white
Password protected online gallery
Image slideshow with music containing the best images from your wedding day
Preview images delivered within 72 hours of your wedding day
Pre-wedding meeting hopefully over a coffee or a video call
Fun, friendly and relaxed photographer
FROM £1900
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NATURAL, FUN & RELAXED WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
DOCUMENTARY
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I photograph weddings in a documentary style, which means I capture the moments of your special day in a natural and unobtrusive way. I believe the best photos always come when people are unaware of the camera and are 100% themselves.
Weddings should be a celebration for the bride and groom and not a long boring photo shoot. I like to blend into the day as much as possible and hopefully I will feel like one of your guests.
I won’t be showing up with multiple tripods, huge telephoto lenses or light stands. Instead, I carry just two Canon cameras attached to each hip, allowing me to stay lightweight and move swiftly to capture all the natural moments of your wedding.
All I ask is that you and your wedding party enjoy yourselves! I will make sure I am in the right place at the right time to capture all the action at your wedding!
Click the link below to see images captured at weddings in Kent, across the UK and abroad.
HEY! I’M TOM…
I am a wedding photographer living in Margate and working in Kent, the UK and overseas. I specialise in capturing natural images from the best day of your lives. My approach to wedding photography is relaxed and fun, meaning you have more time to enjoy your wedding day without having to worry about a long photoshoot.
So if you are looking for beautiful images of your special day that capture all of the fun, emotion and happiness, then I am your man!
Enquire Today!
Are you looking for a documentary style wedding photographer who has worked in Kent, across the UK and abroad? Why not fill out my enquiry form to see if I am available to photograph your wedding. I really cannot wait to hear from you!