5 Ways to Save Money on your Wedding Photographer

When it comes to wedding photography, we always recommend maximising your budget to secure the best photographer you can afford. While each couple will have a different budget, we’ve put together five ways to help save money on your wedding photography.

How to Save Money on a Wedding Photographer

1. Find someone in your Budget

If your budget is £1,000, it’s unrealistic to expect a stunning photographer who usually charges £1,600. Instead, look for photographers within your price range and maximise your budget to get the best value for your money.

2. Reduce the coverage

If you’ve found the perfect wedding photographer but they’re slightly out of your budget, consider booking them for less time. For example, instead of covering the entire day, they could start at the ceremony and finish after the cake cutting. You could also have your guests take photos by placing disposable cameras on the tables during the reception.

Less time with the photographer means fewer photos and less processing time overall. By requiring the photographer for a shorter duration, you’ll pay less for their services.

Read our article on how long to book your wedding photographer for.

3. Go Digital

Another way to reduce costs is to ask for a digital package where the images are supplied on a disc or via download, along with the rights to reprint them. This allows you to print as many copies as you like for friends and family using a more affordable online service.

When your budget allows, you can then invest in a professionally designed album if you wish.

4. Referrals

Some wedding photographers may offer a referral scheme which may allow you to make some money back by recommending your photography to friends and family. If you go for a digital package then this may help to get a discount if you wish them to put together a wedding album for you at a later date.

5. Use a site like wedissimo where prices are clear

Sometimes photographers advertise aspirational prices on their websites, selling only a few packages a year at the advertised rate while the rest are available at reduced prices. On wedissimo, however, the prices are clearly displayed, allowing you to search and filter all available packages to find a price that fits your budget. You might discover a photographer you absolutely love at a great price.

How Not to Save Money

There may be other ways to save money, such as asking a friend or family member to capture your big day. While this can reduce costs, we have written an article on why hiring a professional wedding photographer is worth considering. We hope it will encourage you to think twice before choosing this option.

Begin the search for your perfect wedding photographer today by using our site showcasing top photographers from around the UK and beyond.

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