When to pay photography fees?

SarahA2b · February 2012

If a photographer quoted me between $1000 and $1500, is that due upfront or is some of that due at the time we get the pics?

cassienoel022 · February 2012

Almost all photographers have you pay before the wedding.

Chels&Jimmy · February 2012

It really depends on the individual photographer and what is written into your contract. I haven't done much research on this yet but I believe cassienoel is correct - you will likely have to pay the full amount due before the wedding.

atomicphoto · February 2012

Expect to pay a deposit anywhere between 20%-50% of the package total when you book them/sign the contract. Most likely the balance will be split into payments with the final payment due 2-4 weeks before the wedding date. However, each photographer will vary in their payment schedule. The best thing you can do is ask the photographer what their payment schedule is.

vexie · February 2012

We needed to provide a deposit of 30% with the remaining balance due on the day of the wedding.

LauraChristin · February 2012

In my experience, generally a retainer fee is due to reserve the date and the final payment is due by the wedding day or in some cases 1 month before the wedding day. Each business operates differently, though and it's certainly a question you should ask the photographers that you interview and make sure that you have a contract the clearly outlines the payment schedule.

chickenbut143 · February 2012

Ours asked us to pay a deposit of about 30%, then wants the rest 1 month prior to the wedding. That was in our contract. I'm sure each photographer is different...

Starfish0116 · February 2012

It depends on what your contract says. Most require at least half as a retainer, and the balance paid in full at least a couple weeks pior to the wedding.

brideliz1991 · February 2012

read your contract or ask a photographer. normally they ask 30% or 50% deposit to hold a day for you. balance is normaly due a couple of weeks before the wedding

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