What It Really Costs.
We believe in transparent pricing. No hidden fees, no surprises, just honest guidance on what professional wedding photography typically costs and what you should expect to get for your investment.
What's Included
Wedding photography pricing varies widely depending on experience, coverage hours, and what's included. Here's a plain-English guide to the three most common tiers, and what you can realistically expect at each one.
Micro Wedding & Elopement
$1,500 – $3,500
4–6 hours
- One photographer
- 200–400 edited images
- Online gallery
- Engagement session & album rarely included (available as add-ons)
Full Day Wedding
$3,500 – $6,500
8 hours
- One photographer (+ second shooter at higher end)
- 500–800 edited images
- Online gallery
- Engagement session often included or available as add-on
- Basic album at some price points
Extended Coverage
$6,500 – $12,000+
10+ hours
- Lead photographer + second shooter
- 800–1,200+ edited images
- Online gallery
- Engagement session typically included
- Professionally designed wedding album usually included
How It's Free For You
Finding your photographer through Focal costs you nothing - no fees, no hidden charges, nothing added to your quote. We're paid a referral by the photographer when you book, which means you get expert matching and real negotiating power at zero cost to you.
Focal charges photographers, not couples
When you book through Focal, the photographer pays us a referral fee. You pay nothing - not upfront, not at booking, not ever.
We can often negotiate a better deal
Because we send photographers a steady stream of well-matched clients, we have real leverage, and we use it to get you better packages or add-ons than you'd find booking directly.
You get honest advice, not a sales pitch
We'll tell you if a photographer isn't right for your day. A match that doesn't work for you doesn't work for us either.