Wedding Photography Poll

[amykarp]

curious where certain markets are and how they are doing...about to revisit my pricing and wanted to get an idea where others are and how others are doing in their current price market.

[groovyone]

Not sure if I count since this weekend will be my one and only solo wedding. I like being #3 shooter.

[amykarp]

Seeing some of you have voted you are the in the "less than $1000" and "$1000-1999" ...what are you including in your package? And are you doing this full time?

[Jenny Z]

I offer a $800 shoot and burn, 6 hours. I plan on upping my prices next year though.

Part-time for the moment, but it's my only personal income (staying at home with a baby for a while).

[Jaggz]

I wish we were in the "higher-end" crowd, but it seems we are more of the middle of the road. We created three "packages" based on clients desires from the previous year...raised prices a tad, and most choose our middle "package".

[koppiwrite]

No packages. Basic coverage is $1100 and includes 4 hours of coverage by two photographers, online gallery for 60 days. Everything else is added on. If we really like the couple we add in a complimentary engagement session.

[bthompson]

This year started at $2200 which is 6 hours with two shooters, wedding day images on a disk and an engagement session + $50 credit. Next year is starting at $2500 for the same package. I am a full time photographer.

[WarrenG]

$2500.00 is the starting package (though I made some minor adjustments with the economy this year) with 2 photogs. I have a couple of other packages above this, and Ala'carte pricing for really intimate weddings.

I am full time.

[PhotoDude79]

I put in a $2,000 package since I moved to SA. It's popular, but only 5 hours and DVD.

[PhotoDude79]

Originally Posted by WarrenG

$2500.00 is the starting package (though I made some minor adjustments with the economy this year) with 2 photogs. I have a couple of other packages above this, and Ala'carte pricing for really intimate weddings.

I am full time.

The economy only sucks if you let it suck. My booking are a lil slower but my prices are way higher so I'm not tripping.

[amykarp]

such great feedback and to hear the diversity in the market. thanks for sharing everyone :)

[thatsridiculous]

My lowest is $1500: solo for 6 hours, medium res files and an engagement session. The largest is $3000, includes 2 photogs, e's, b's, and high res files.

Personally, I know I'm lower-mid range, but afraid to raise because of equipment-barrassment.

I work 30hrs a week to supplement business income.

[PhotoDude79]

Originally Posted by thatsridiculous

My lowest is $1500: solo for 6 hours, medium res files and an engagement session. The largest is $3000, includes 2 photogs, e's, b's, and high res files.

Personally, I know I'm lower-mid range, but afraid to raise because of equipment-barrassment.

I work 30hrs a week to supplement business income.

What does the equipment have to do with what you charge? One of the best photographers Jeff Ascough shot with a 30D and 5D for along time.

[bryanlindsey]

High end photographers do not tend to hang around forums ;-)

[S-Man]

^ I've always wondered why that is? Do they not have the time since they're so busy? Or is it a snob thing where you're too good to slum it in the forums? I don't understand it. I know several high end photogs that don't bother with forums. Unless they do and use a different alias and never post images.