Your questions, answered.

Nothing. Focal Weddings is free for couples. We're paid a commission by the photographer when you book, so there's no cost to you at any stage, from the first conversation to the signed contract.

That also keeps our incentive straightforward: we're paid only when you book a photographer you're genuinely happy with, so we have no reason to recommend anyone but the right fit.

No. We're not a studio competing for your booking. Focal Weddings is a free matchmaking and planning service that helps you find and book the right photographer for your wedding.

We work as your photography concierge. We know the industry, we know the photographers, and we represent your interests throughout. Because we're independent, we're free to recommend whoever genuinely suits you best.

We've spent years working on the photographers' side of the industry, building the tools and businesses that wedding photographers rely on. That gives us a genuine understanding of how the market works, along with established relationships with the people in it.

We vet every photographer we recommend, manage the back-and-forth on your behalf, and stay involved from the first call through to the signed contract. And because couples pay us nothing, we have no reason to steer you toward the wrong person.

Straightforward, and mostly hands-off for you. Here's how it works, from first conversation to signed contract:

1. 1.We start with a discovery call to understand your date, location, budget, and the style you have in mind.
2. 2.We search for photographers who fit your plans, budget, and vision. Availability is the starting point, not the deciding factor. We look for someone whose work matches the gallery you want and whose approach fits how you want the day to feel.
3. 3.We send you recommendations and keep refining until one feels right. There's no limit on how many we'll suggest, and no pressure to choose.
4. 4.Once you've chosen, we help you work out the coverage your day actually needs, build a custom package with the photographer, and negotiate exclusive offers for your engagement session and wedding.
5. 5.We send clear quotes and walk you through the booking process, answering every question along the way.
6. 6.We brief your photographer on the details of your wedding, so they understand your day and you never have to explain it twice.
7. 7.Once everything is signed, we introduce you to your photographer directly and you're booked in with them.

As many as it takes. We usually open with a small, hand-picked selection of photographers who genuinely fit your brief, then refine from there based on your feedback. A focused shortlist is more useful to you than an overwhelming one.

Any of them. Style is central to how we match, whether you're drawn to documentary, editorial, fine-art film, dark and dramatic, or light and airy.

We recommend photographers whose portfolio already reflects the look you want, rather than asking someone to work outside their strengths.

No. There's no fee and no commitment at any point. You move forward only when you've found a photographer you're genuinely excited about, and if nothing feels right, you're free to step away.

Many are photographers we've worked with closely for years and can vouch for personally. If none of them suit your day, we approach others on your behalf, review their work and professionalism, and brief them on how we work.

You're never limited to our existing roster. The goal is the best match for you, not the most convenient one for us.

It varies widely. Location, experience, hours of coverage, and what's included in the package all affect the price. Whatever your budget, we focus on photographers who work within it.

If you'd like a sense of typical pricing before we talk, our guides break down what couples generally spend.

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Often, yes. When we build your custom package, a complimentary or discounted engagement session is one of the first things we negotiate for you, along with other exclusive savings.

We can't guarantee it on every package, since it depends on the photographer and the coverage you book, but it's always something we ask for on your behalf.

Yes. Many of the photographers we work with also offer videography or hybrid photo and video coverage. If you have something specific in mind, such as Super 8, drone footage, or a particular editing style, we can source videographers who specialize in it.

Photography is our focus, but we can help with much of the rest of your planning, and introduce you to vendors we already trust.

We match couples with photographers across a growing number of cities and regions, and we're expanding continually. The quickest way to check your area is to get in touch. We'll tell you straight away whether we can help.

The earlier the better. The most in-demand photographers are often booked 12 to 18 months ahead, particularly for peak-season dates. That said, it's rarely too late to ask, and we've matched couples on much shorter timelines.