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Melanie
Just Said Yes August 2022

Photography Prices

Melanie, on January 29, 2021 at 3:10 PM Posted in New Jersey Planning 0 6
Hi everyone!! I just had a consultation with a company who does photography and videography. What does budgeting look like for photography & videography? Is 4500$ for 8 hours too much. They offer 2 photographers one for 8 hours, the other for 6 hours, and a videographer who comes with 2 cameras, 1 stationary, and one he/she will be recording on. At the end of it all, you get a prepared 10x10 album with 50 photos, all the pictures taken (which will all be edited) offered digitally, and a website for a year with all the photos on it, so guests can purchase if they so choose. Is this too much to have, is any of this unnecessary in your opinion?


You would pay 2500 to hold the date, then 2 weeks before the wedding, another 2500. I’m getting married 8/2022. What’s everyone else paying?

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Latest activity by Kristen, on May 28, 2021 at 7:59 PM
  • Katherine
    Just Said Yes November 2021
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    Your pricing does seem high!

    My photographer is $3200. My wedding is in San Diego in November.

    Includes:

    • 8 Hours of Coverage
    • 2nd Photographer
    • Professional Editing of Images
    • Online Gallery for 10 years
    • Photo Print Release

    The original package included the album, but we figured we can create our own for much less.

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  • Jo
    WeddingWire Administrator May 2015
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    Hi Melanie! I got some pricing info from the WeddingWire Cost Guide , it can help give you an idea about what other couples in your area are paying and what costs factor into the quoted prices. You can also compare these prices to national averages, and of course change the city to more closely reflect where your ceremony will be.

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  • Claire
    Savvy September 2022
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    Hi Melanie, I'm getting married in central jersey and we're paying 5150. Our planner said this was a fantastic price for our area for 10 hours of photography + video. I know we'll get way more than 50 pictures though.

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  • Melanie
    Just Said Yes August 2022
    Melanie ·
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    I booked them at the higher price, we have access to all photos and engagement photos are included. I’m happy with it!
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  • Natalie
    August 2021
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    Depends on the area and the amount of photos you are going to have, but the price seems reasonable for the number of workers and the outcome you've described. Our photographer isn't going to edit all the photos, she'll choose just the best ones (no questions at this point, I understand there will be A LOT of pictures and post-processing them all sounds crazy, even if you are a Photoworks pro). We are paying around $3500 but your price looks reasonable to me.

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  • K
    Kristen ·
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    I think it's high. Have you searched for other photographers? Check the pricing for Sajor Photography. I think they might be a bit more reasonable.

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