Wedding Photography

In general, the price for wedding photography in Australia can fall anywhere between $1,000 and $10,000, depending on a series of factors such as the demand for professional wedding photographers in your area, the experience and skills of the photographer you hire, their equipment, the services you require, or the magnitude of the event. However, most couples pay around $2,000 for these services. As a rule of thumb, you should put aside 10% of your wedding budget to cover wedding photography.

Wedding photography packages obviously vary from one provider to another, but most will include a combination of services such as wedding photography coverage (somewhere between 6 and 8 hours), a second photographer, a wedding album, a pre-wedding shoot, a varying number of digital photos and prints, and an online wedding gallery. Most professional photographers will also give you the possibility to customize the wedding package to suit your needs, so make sure you discuss these details in advance.

Basic wedding photography packages usually offer 4 hours of coverage, but there isn’t a predetermined number of pictures to be taken during this period. Most professionals will deliver between 50 and 100 pictures per hour. So, for a modest 4-hour wedding, you can expect to receive between 200 and 400 photos. If you have a precise number of photos that you’d like the photographer to take throughout the celebration, you should specify it from the very beginning in order to avoid any misunderstandings.

The number of images included in a wedding package is one of the most important aspects to consider when assessing different wedding photography providers. Based on the 50 to 100 photos per hour rule, you can expect to receive roughly 800 final images for a medium-sized wedding with an average duration of 8 hours. Obviously, this figure can change if the wedding celebration lasts longer or if you opt for a customisable wedding package.

There are many different styles of wedding photography to match all preferences, so you can choose the one that fits your personality and vision for the big day. However, if we were to pick the two most popular wedding photography types at the moment, then classic and documentary photos are definitely the ultimate winners. While the first implies taking traditional posed shots of the couple and the guests, the second focuses on candid and spontaneous shots that tell the story of your wedding day.

Tipping wedding photographers is definitely not a requirement, but it is something that many couples choose to do as a sign of appreciation for the photographer’s hard work, especially if they’re happy with the services they received. If you want to tip your wedding photographer, the general rule says that a 15-20% gratuity is an adequate amount. You can obviously tip a little more if you’re feeling extra generous and your budget allows it.

When choosing a photographer for your wedding, it’s important to discuss all the important details from the very beginning. This includes the total number of shots the photographer is going to deliver. If you’re not happy with the figure, some providers may be open to negotiation, although it can be difficult to change the number of photos included in a wedding package. Alternatively, you can ask the photographer to provide a shot list to make sure they’re going to take all the important photos.  

Choosing the right locations for your wedding photo shoot implies quite a bit of planning, so there are a few aspects to take into account to make sure your wedding photos are going to look just perfect. You can choose a setting that has a special sentimental value for you or something that reflects your style and personality. You should also decide if you prefer an indoor location or if you want your photos to be taken in a natural setting to help narrow down your options.