Wedding Photography - Calculating Your Budget

How much should I pay?
Unfortunately, this question can be likened to the saying: 'How long is a piece of string?' However, to aid you in this task we have constructed the calculator below to give you a rough idea and a place to start. Please bear in mind though that price should not be the only consideration when choosing a wedding photographer. Please read Choosing a Professional Wedding Photographer to find out more.

How important do you think wedding photographs are?
Not very important – I just want something to remember the day by.
Reasonably important – I want a formal record of the day.
Important – I want the photos to tell my wedding story.
Very important – Some of the photos should be pieces of art.
Extremely important – No expense spared I want the best.

What would you like your wedding package to include?
Just a few prints, I don't need an album.
A simple, small, traditional wedding album.
A good quality, modern wedding album that will stand the test of time.
A good quality wedding album, an on-line gallery and some pictures for the wall.
The best album, parents albums, an on-line gallery and a CD of images.

When and where are you getting married?
Local to the photographer – October to March.
Local to the photographer – April to September.
UK coverage photographer – October to March.
UK coverage photographer – April to September.
Abroad – Anytime of the year.

How long would you like your photographer to be with you on the day?
Approx 1 hour – During the ceremony only.
Approx 2 hours – Ceremony including before and after photos at same location.
Approx 3-4 hours – Ceremony and reception (until wedding breakfast).
Over 4 hours – Getting ready, ceremony and reception (until wedding breakfast).
All day – From getting ready right up to and including the evening reception.