Believe it or not, newlyweds spent an average of $28,000 on their weddings in 2021!
That may sound like a crazy amount of money to some or a drop in the bucket to others. Either way, it’s probable that wedding photography prices made up a significant portion of those costs.
But why is that? And what are you paying for when you hire a professional photographer for your wedding?
Find the answers to those questions and more below.
Types of Wedding Photo Packages
Depending on your specific wants and needs you can typically choose from a variety of services to create the perfect package for you.
Some of these services, alongside day-of wedding photography, include a second photographer to catch all of the can’t miss moments, an engagement shoot before the wedding, digital editing, and physical prints of your favorite photos.
Creative Wedding Photo Ideas
Once you’ve chosen the right photo package for your big day, the next step is to decide on the elements you want to see in your photos. Many couples have chosen to think outside of the box to document their wedding day!
Here are some fun wedding photography ideas to draw inspiration from:
Photo Booths
One fun and interactive option for documenting your special day are wedding photo booths.
This option will allow your guests to take silly and sweet photos that will be a keepsake for both you and them. And as an added bonus the photo strips from a booth can double as your guest favors!
This option can be done with a variety of budgets depending on whether you opt for a DIY option or decide on renting a booth with an attendant.
Silly and Fun Props
As part of a photo booth or just for your pictures with your wedding party or spouse, having props can add a playful feeling to things. Choose things like outrageous hats, feather boas, sassy quotes, oversized glasses, or stick-on mustaches for a silly good time!
Smoke Bombs
If you’re looking for a spookier vibe on your wedding day, consider Black Smoke Bombs or a similar product.
Use these smoke bombs to create an eery cloud around you and your love while your photographer captures the hauntingly perfect moments.
Pop the Champagne
What’s a celebration without a little champagne? Grab a bottle, shake it up, and have your photographer capture the laughter and joy of a bride and her gals in the spray!
First Looks
First looks between a couple before the ceremony are precious and a must-capture moment.
But the magic doesn’t have to stop there! Consider snapping some pics of first looks with a bride and her maid-of-honor or parents too.
Average Wedding Photography Prices
Depending on the options you’ve chosen, the average wedding photography prices range between $1,000 and $10,000 in the US. If you know you have a strict budget in mind, it’s advised you shop to find services within that budget as many photographers’ rates are not flexible.
Document Your Special Day
Your wedding will be a day that you’ll want to be able to look back at fondly for years to come, so don’t let wedding photography prices hold you back from documenting it all.
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