{"id":399852,"date":"2024-08-01T11:59:55","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T10:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wedding-photography-costs-prices-packages-explained-for-2023\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T15:00:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T15:00:58","slug":"real-cost-wedding-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/real-cost-wedding-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"The Real Cost of Wedding Photography in 2026 Revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Updated January 2026<\/strong> – When it comes to planning and budgeting for your wedding there are many things to consider and in most areas the sky is the limit. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Whatever your wedding budget<\/a> you’ll need to make trade-offs. There is only 1 pot of money and it will need to cover everything: wedding venue, photography, flowers, catering, cake, invites, decorations, gifts, oh and of course the dress.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It’s useful to have some benchmarks for how much each of these items might cost.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Wedding Photography Prices in the UK for 2026<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Over the last 12 months over 1,100 couples booked a wedding photographer through wedissimo, and we’re sharing the real pricing data here from actual bookings. The average cost for wedding photography in the UK over the last 12 months is \u00a3800, but it varies significantly by package type and location, with London being the most expensive region.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What is The Average Price of a Full Day Wedding Photography Package? <\/strong><\/h3>\r\n

The average cost  of a full day package in the UK is \u00a31,112<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

As digital cameras become better and cheaper, the industry is becoming more competitive. There are lots of new photographers on the scene offering cheaper packages so they can build their portfolio, and many cost saving brides will look to take up these offers.<\/p>\r\n

Half day wedding packages (typically 4 hours) are \u00a3642 on average. You can even just have the ceremony covered. The average price for a ceremony only package in the UK is \u00a3393, which typically comes with 2 hours of coverage. <\/p>\r\n

Full Day Wedding Photography Prices by Region<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n

Here is the average cost of a full day wedding photography package broken down by UK region.<\/p>\r\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
UK Region<\/th>Wedding Photography - Full Day Package - Average Prices<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
London<\/td>\u00a31,205<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
East of England<\/td>\u00a31,190<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
South East<\/td>\u00a31,185<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
South West<\/td>\u00a31,154<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wales<\/td>\u00a31,135<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
East Midlands<\/td>\u00a31,078<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
West Midlands<\/td>\u00a31,050<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
North East<\/td>\u00a31,021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yorkshire and The Humber<\/td>\u00a3982<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
North West<\/td>\u00a3977<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scotland<\/td>\u00a3964<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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UK average<\/td>\u00a31,112<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\r\n

London wedding photographer costs in 2026<\/h2>\r\n

Understanding the cost of hiring a wedding photographer in London helps you budget effectively while ensuring you find the right person to document your big day.<\/p>\r\n

How much does a wedding photographer in London cost?<\/h3>\r\n

Hiring a wedding photographer in London will cost between \u00a3900 and \u00a34,000+<\/strong> for full-day coverage with an average of \u00a31,205, based on our 2026 wedding photography data<\/a>. <\/p>\r\n

London photography prices: by package type<\/h3>\r\n

We\u2019ve analysed hundreds of wedding photography bookings across London to provide you with the most accurate pricing information. Here\u2019s what you can expect to pay on average across London:<\/p>\r\n