Wedding Photographer in England

Shorter coverage or a full day?

The biggest decision that shapes your price is how much of the day you want photographed.

Shorter coverage suits a register office ceremony followed by lunch, or a small wedding where the main moments happen within a few hours. A full-day wedding suits a longer day with getting ready, a ceremony, speeches and an evening party. If you are thinking of something even smaller, elopement photography starts from £600.

How the price is built

Your quote starts from the coverage you choose, then adds anything you need on top:

• Extra time: from £100 per hour, for example to stay for the evening.
• A second photographer: from £400.
• Video: from £300.
• An album: from £200, and prints from £25.
• Rush delivery: from £100.
• Travel, accommodation, parking and venue fees: quoted separately, which matters for a remote venue or an early start.

Our guide to wedding photography prices in England explains these factors in more detail, and pricing lists every add-on.

When a second photographer helps

A second photographer is worth considering when two things happen at once, such as both of you getting ready in different places, or when you want the ceremony from two angles: one on the aisle and one on your guests' faces. It also helps with large guest numbers and big family group lists. For a small wedding in one room, one photographer is usually enough.

Venues and seasons in England

England's wedding venues vary a lot, and the setting changes what your photographer needs to plan for.

• Country houses and barns in the Cotswolds and elsewhere offer gardens, stone and space for groups, but can be dark inside. See wedding photography in the Cotswolds.
• City venues and register offices in London often mean short ceremony slots and portraits on nearby streets.
• Georgian architecture in Bath gives crescents, colonnades and stone that glows in low sun.
• Lakes and fells in the Lake District suit couples who want a wilder setting and do not mind the weather.

Summer is the busiest time. Spring and autumn are often a little easier to book and bring softer light. In winter, remember that the light fades by around 4pm in December, so your portraits need to be planned early in the afternoon.

Booking lead times

Popular Saturdays between May and September are usually the first dates to go, so many couples start looking a year or more ahead. Weekday, winter and short-notice weddings often have more flexibility. We cannot promise any date, so it is worth enquiring as soon as you have your venue confirmed.

What to ask before you book

• What exactly is included in the coverage, and when does it start and finish?
• Roughly how many edited images can we expect, and when? (See how many photos you receive.)
• Who is the second photographer, if there is one?
• What happens if the photographer is ill on the day?
• Have you worked at our venue, or will you visit beforehand?
• What travel, accommodation or other costs are extra?

Our guide on how to choose a photographer covers more. Nothing is booked until you accept a written quote confirming the photographer, date, price, deliverables and terms.

How to enquire

Send us your wedding details, including date, venue, guest numbers and hours of coverage. See how it works for the steps, or read about wedding photography and engagement shoots, which many couples book beforehand.