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Wedding photography from £80 per hour
Wedding photography does not need to start with a complicated package containing things you do not actually need.
My coverage starts from £80 per hour, with discounts available when you book me for longer. That gives you the option to choose photography around the wedding you are actually planning, whether you need a couple of hours for a civil ceremony or coverage across the full day.
From £80per hour · discounts for longer sessions
How it works
Hourly, with discounts as the day gets longer
I prefer to start with the wedding itself rather than trying to fit you into a package name. A registry office ceremony might only need a few hours if you want arrivals, the ceremony, family photographs and some time together afterwards. A larger wedding may need coverage from preparations through to the evening reception. There is no correct number of hours for every wedding.
For longer weddings, the hourly rate reduces rather than simply multiplying the hourly figure by every extra hour. The exact price depends on the amount of coverage you need, so once I know the date, location and rough plan, I can give you a clear figure.
During the consultation, we can work backwards from the parts of the day that matter most to you and decide how much photography actually makes sense. I would rather tell you that you do not need an extra two hours than sell you time that adds nothing useful to the final photographs. That is also why I keep the starting price visible. You should be able to look at the website and have a realistic idea of cost before you enquire.
| Full wedding coverage | From getting ready through to the evening. The whole day, photographed as it happens. |
|---|---|
| Shorter wedding coverage | Ceremony and the hours around it. Good for smaller weddings or a tighter budget. |
| Civil ceremonies | Register office and civil venue ceremonies, with photographs before and afterwards. |
| Elopements | Just the two of you, or the two of you and a handful of people. |
| Engagement sessions | A relaxed session before the wedding. Useful if you want to get used to being photographed. |
| Albums | Available as an option. Ask when you enquire. |
| Second photographer | Available for larger weddings or where two things happen at once. |
Prices and options are confirmed in writing when you enquire. Nothing on this page is a quote.
Questions
Common questions about pricing
How much does a wedding photographer cost?
My wedding photography starts from £80 per hour, with discounted rates available for longer bookings.
Can I book a photographer for just a few hours?
Yes. Shorter coverage works well for registry office weddings, civil ceremonies, elopements and smaller weddings.
Do you offer wedding photography packages?
I use flexible hourly coverage rather than forcing every wedding into the same package.
How many hours do I need?
It depends on which parts of the day matter most to you. I can help you work that out.
How much is an engagement shoot?
Engagement sessions start from £80 per hour.
How long do photos take to come back?
Final edited photographs are typically ready within one to two weeks, with preview images sent first.
After you enquire, the next step is usually a consultation. That gives us a chance to talk through the wedding, what you want photographed, how much coverage is sensible and any questions you have before making a decision. After the wedding, preview images are sent first. Fully edited photographs are typically ready within one to two weeks and delivered digitally in a folder and on a custom USB drive.
A big part of choosing wedding photography is working out what is worth paying for. More hours are useful when they cover something you genuinely want to remember. They are not useful if they are simply filling time.
If you are comparing wedding photographer prices, look at more than the number of hours. Look at whether you like the work, whether the approach suits you and whether you feel comfortable with the person who will actually be there.
Enquire
Ask for a figure for your day
Send the date, the venue if you have one and roughly how many hours you are thinking of. You will get a clear answer by email.