How much does a wedding photographer cost in Melbourne? 

All of us want to be able to capture those perfect moments on our wedding day, but how much do you need to spend? 

How you allocate your wedding budget really depends on which aspects of your celebration you value most. While the cost of wedding photography is perceived to be on the high side, it’s one expense most couples prioritise. Since you probably want to relive your wedding memories for years to come, gorgeous wedding photos and therefore finding a great photographer is a must.  

Read on to learn more about what couple spend on wedding photography today.  

After the reception ends, the food is disposed of and the guests head home, your wedding photos are the only tangible part of the day that remains.   

Although the photographer is usually the third supplier to lock in on the list, getting the right photographer is critical because they’ll be with you for most of your wedding day.  

Couples look for a wedding photographer who can keep them calm especially because they’ll be taking photos of you during the whirlwind that is your wedding day. They keep you calm = you look relaxed and like you’re enjoying your day and those images live on for centuries.  

It’s therefore important that they not only are able to capture the right moments, but you also need to get along with them, feel comfortable with their abilities and meet your budget requirements.  

According to easy weddings, in order of priority, a wedding photographer needs to: 

• Pick the right moments 

• Have a great style 

• Take great photos 

• Be friendly.  

Interestingly, although people talk about candid photographs as being a must, couples want a photographer can direct them to achieve the best pictures, rather than taking random photos. This includes directions for the best ‘candid’ photography as well. This is a big difference in the skill set of a photographer who has done a lot of weddings before compared to an amateur. 

So what is the average cost of a wedding photographer in Australia? 

According to easy weddings, the average cost of a wedding photographer in Victoria is $3,080.