Why Does Wedding Photography Get So Expensive?

Feb 16, 2018

2 min read

NUMBER 1

The number one reason photography becomes more costly to a couple is the DEMAND for the photographer's time. This industry is no different than any other businesses. Supply and demand affect the price significantly. The photographer only has the ability to be in one place at a time and can only supply a limited number of days to be at weddings. Certain times of year may be considered peak and the couples are fighting to have weddings on the same days. The photographers chooses the price because they know they can get what they asked from experience.

NUMBER 2

The number two reason photography becomes more costly to a couple is the INCREASED COST to produce the photos and experiences you like. Most couples wouldn't know that the first picture in this article was taken using about $5000 worth of equipment. When your cellphone cord breaks, doesn't cost money to replace so you can keep using the phone? Wedding photographers do not want to just take pictures of one wedding. They have to plan ahead to replace that equipment to prevent failures at a future weddings too. That equipment isn't even the majority of the business related expenses the photographer has to pay for. Licenses, taxes, insurance, marketing, bride shows, promotional material, transportation, legal aid, and a cornucopia of other things increase the need to charge higher prices.

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NUMBER 3

The last main reason photography becomes more costly to a couple is the VALUE of the photographer's time. Generally photographer experience costs more per hour. Weddings are like running marathons and doing math problems at the same time. Experienced photographers are worth their weight because they can prevent wedding day disasters, handle wedding changes smoothly, know what photos to take, set up and take the pictures quicker, replicate the photos you love on sites like pinterest, edit photos to the best level of excellence, and produce the final products in less time. It also takes a lot to run a business so that it continues to help customers. The photographer may even have to hire someone to help do things like taxes or face liens and penalties from the government. Sometimes, the location they live also created the need for higher wages to survive. Minimum wage is different by state.