Photography pricing info????

teachergurl2002 · August 2011

Ok here is my disclaimer: I sincerely apologize to the message board goddess if this question has already been asked but I do not want go through all the pages searching so I am "possibly" reposting an already asked question. That being said here is my question: I know nothing about photography, packages and pricing....can someone tell me what to expect for average pricing for a wedding day package? I'm talking about something middle of the road package, a decent amount of pictures( I actually don't even know what would be considered a decent amount of pics vs a lot of pics). What kind of pricing could I expect from a photographer who is considered expensive? Any info would be appreciated.

Found someone in Madison that seems great but the packages seem outrageous but I'm just not sure.

Renee1105 · August 2011

I'm sure this is not too helpful but photography can range from $1000-$10,000+.
To me a middle of the road price would be around $3,000 but for some people that might be a lot or too little.

ETA: I'm paying around $6,000 for full day coverage, the rights to my photos, and an amazing album

kristen8040 · August 2011

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[QUOTE]Ok here is my disclaimer: I sincerely apologize to the <strong>message board goddess</strong> if this question has already been asked but I do not want go through all the pages searching so I am "possibly" reposting an already asked question. That being said here is my question: I know nothing about photography, packages and pricing....can someone tell me what to expect for average pricing for a wedding day package? I'm talking about something middle of the road package, a decent amount of pictures( I actually don't even know what would be considered a decent amount of pics vs a lot of pics). What kind of pricing could I expect from a photographer who is considered expensive? Any info would be appreciated. Found someone in Madison that seems great but the packages seem outrageous but I'm just not sure.
Posted by teachergurl2002[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>The bold is just lame.</div><div>
</div><div>To answer your question, a "middle of the road" package for full day coverage, albums, etc., I'd say around 2500 and up from there. Then again though many girls find very reasonable photographers that are just starting out or leave out albums. There are many variables that make giving an average price point difficult.

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NJhousewife22 · August 2011

There is no middle range...it depends on experience, style, quality and type of albums....it sounds like someone who offers an ala carte option may be what you are looking for, you build your own "package".

I'm paying around $5,000 for full day coverage, 2 parent albums, my album and and e-session.

LissyM83 · August 2011

I'm paying about $7,500 for a full day of coverage, rights to all of the pictures, 1 large album (for me and FH) and 2 parent albums...there's more but I'm forgetting what else

rbehm521 · August 2011

I'm paying about $2900 for a full day of shooting, a dvd with rights to the photos, a very basic album and an engagement session. It seems like it's hard to find an established photographer who offers a package with an album for under 3 grand in NJ but that's just my experience. Someone who is just starting out would be much less though.

Also, in terms of the numbers of pictures taken, some photographers offer packages for a certain number of hours, but for a full day I'd expect somewhere around 1000 pictures to be taken.

mymissingpuzzlepiece · August 2011

I'd say that very basic packages start at 1,500 and the high end packages start at 2,500. Mine is 2,500. But personally I think spending over 3,000 is ridiculous.

teachergurl2002 · August 2011

THank you all for your comments....very helpful. Now I have some idea as to what I should be looking for in price point.

Chobot · August 2011

I gotta say I was unimpressed with 90 percent of the photographers out there. I wanted more photo journalistic style without the cheezy poses. I lucked out and found this photographer through a friend, loved her work, and she was below our price point. I a m getting 9 hours, 500 pics, 200 prints, rights, 2 photographers for about 2500.

teachergurl2002 · August 2011

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[QUOTE]I gotta say I was unimpressed with 90 percent of the photographers out there. I wanted more photo journalistic style without the cheezy poses. I lucked out and found this photographer through a friend, loved her work, and she was below our price point. I a m getting 9 hours, 500 pics, 200 prints, rights, 2 photographers for about 2500.
Posted by Chobot[/QUOTE]

Are you in North Jersey? Care to share the photographer? I def dont want cheeze photos....not too big into posing. Love photo journalistic and lots of candids.....

agu101 · August 2011

The best thing to do is research various photographers you read about hear on the Knot, and also see if any of your vendors have recommendations and then make appointments to meet with those who's style you like. While price is an important factor to consider, you should also make sure that you also like your photographer's style AND their personality. For FI and myself, it was very important that we LIKED our photographer since you are basically spending all day with them. You should also consider if you only want the photos, or do you want to do a package and what is important to be included with your package. For us, we wanted to have the following from whatever photographer we went with: all day coverage, 2 photographers, full rights to our photos, an engagement session, an album for us, and 2 parent albums that could be customized for each set of parents (in other words, not just having a clone of our wedding album made for our parents). Meet with a few to compare prices and personality and determine who you feel the most comfortable with. Good luck!

DoubleAS · August 2011

I am paying $3300 for 10 hours of coverage, my photographer and one asst, rights to the all photos w/ DVD, a magazine of all the pics taken, an upgraded album, an engagement session, and I know I am missing something else. We just worked with him on our engagement session on Thusday and now I can't wait to work w/ him for our wedding.

Reilly626 · August 2011

Photography was one of my biggest expenses. I paid $3800 with JF Photography in Cranford. I was very happy with my pics and love having the cd of all the pics. That included an engagment portraits, several portraits, all thank yous, cd, and album, also pics for the bridal party.

raxxx17 · August 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Photography pricing info???? : Are you in North Jersey? Care to share the photographer? I def dont want cheeze photos....not too big into posing. Love photo journalistic and lots of candids.....
Posted by teachergurl2002[/QUOTE]

raxxx17 · August 2011

i totally felt the same way, and i agree with Chobot, i was unimpressed with most of the photographers i looked at. we decided to go with photomuse (just google them - they are out of brooklyn but have an office in montclair as well). they are kinda pricey but i think it will be worth it. our e-session is sept 10 so if you are still looking i'd be happy to send you some photos after that. i was also impressed with shelly & keith photography in glen ridge.

Denise91980 · August 2011

I used Jason Rhee. I paid about $2000 for a full day coverage, hi-res DVD, all proofs, our album, 2 parent albums, thank you cards and a couple of large portraits. He is pretty popular around here. He may have gone up a little, as I got married in October 2010.

ShleeAST · August 2011

We had Photo's By Nick cover our wedding day and he was amazing! He offers great packages and is reasonably priced! Check out his website at http://web.me.com/nick.nittoli/Photos_by_Nick/Welcome.html

music11 · August 2011

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[QUOTE]I used Jason Rhee. I paid about $2000 for a full day coverage, hi-res DVD, all proofs, our album, 2 parent albums, thank you cards and a couple of large portraits. He is pretty popular around here. He may have gone up a little, as I got married in October 2010.
Posted by Denise91980[/QUOTE]

Does he serve all of NJ? (Our wedding's in Sussex county). Were you happy with him?

RKPugs · August 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Photography pricing info???? : Are you in North Jersey? Care to share the photographer? I def dont want cheeze photos....not too big into posing. Love photo journalistic and lots of candids.....
Posted by teachergurl2002[/QUOTE]

<div>If that's what you are looking for check out our photographer. They have packages that start at $3,900 I think. We want over 9 hours of coverage and rights to all of our photos so we will be spending around $5,000.</div><div>
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teachergurl2002 · August 2011

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[QUOTE]I am paying $3300 for 10 hours of coverage, my photographer and one asst, rights to the all photos w/ DVD, a magazine of all the pics taken, an upgraded album, an engagement session, and I know I am missing something else. We just worked with him on our engagement session on Thusday and now I can't wait to work w/ him for our wedding.
Posted by DoubleAS[/QUOTE]

That sounds really good. Where in Jersey are you located? We are getting married in Morris County.

DoubleAS · August 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Photography pricing info???? : That sounds really good. Where in Jersey are you located? We are getting married in Morris County.
Posted by teachergurl2002[/QUOTE]

We live in Bergen Co. and getting married in Essex. He travels :)

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