How much does a wedding photographer cost in Arkansas?
How much can I expect to pay for a wedding photographer?
You are in the middle of wedding planning and trying to put together a wedding budget and you're wondering “how much does a wedding photographer cost in 2023 in Arkansas?”. Good news! I have some answers for you and some things to look out for on your search.
The short answer: On average a professional photographer will charge around $2,500 dollars for 7 hours of wedding coverage. Local Arkansas Elopements start around $1,200. This price can fluctuate for a number of reasons.
Your wedding photos are one of the few things you will have from the wedding day to look back on. The food and desserts will be eaten, you will leave the venue and you may only put on the wedding gown once, so it’s really important to invest in a quality photographer who is going to preserve the memories and document the day for you. It also needs to be someone you enjoy being around because you are going to be hanging out with your photographer on one of the most important days of your life and you don’t want to hangout with a jerk or someone who you just don't like.
How Much Does A Wedding Photographer Cost?
The prices and costs of wedding photography in Arkansas can range from $800 to $12,000 dollars. I would be very wary of anyone who charges in the $800 range or below as they could just be getting started in their photography journey and not know how to photograph your day like a professional would.
There are a lot of different styles of wedding photography too. Dark and moody which creates a whole story and evokes raw emotions from the day. There is light and airy, and documentary style (mostly no posing and the day as it happens). Every style will likely include the candid unposed shots. The style of photography does not have much to do with the price but experience does! Price is not a specific indicator of skill. Some prices are based on how long a photographer has been in wedding photography as opposed to other photography, sometimes it's based on raising prices on a yearly basis, and for some it’s about the customer experience. Do they give you client gifts, are they a destination photographer, do they do special effects with their prints?
What is included in the Wedding Photography package?
What is included in my pricing for $3,000 you can expect, an engagement shoot, 6-8 hours of wedding day photo coverage, online gallery with the option to add a printed album or wedding prints.
When Should I book my wedding photographer?
The sooner the better. I would pick a photographer and a venue first. A lot of photographers run their business solo and once they are booked for a date they cannot accommodate another client. So, it’s important to book them as one of your first vendors to ensure you get them!