Average Price of Toronto Wedding Photography in 2020


What's the price of wedding photography in Toronto, Canada in 2020? I have searched the top wedding studios in Toronto and professional Toronto wedding photographers to determine their average fees. The answer of the average price in Toronto is around $4,000. Of course, it does not include the destination wedding photography or some other customized options based on the travel and shooting time.

If you analyse pricing quotes from different photographers, you will notice huge pricing differences. Why such a wide range of price points? What variables impact the average photography price? Hence, I also collect the factors that will impact the price.

Number of Hours
Time is a direct cost for the artist and the more time a bride requires, the more expensive it gets. If a couple needs coverage after midnight or the event is outside the photographer's area, chances are the she can not book another gig the following day, so the couple might have to pay extra. On average, packages include 8-10 hours of photography. Do you want a lot of reception images? You might have to buy extra hours and that doesn't come cheap.

Preferably, you could schedule the main events (cake cutting, bouquet and garter toss) immediately after dinner and let your photographers go one hour into the dances. Most dancing shots are repetitive so you won't miss much.

Number of Photographers
Having multiple shooters document your big day has its advantages: you will get a large diversity of shots captured from various angles, you will have multiple artists with different interpretations of your wedding day, etc. However, additional shooters cost extra. A second photographer will cost you another $500 but gives you a good ROI and in my opinion is worth the money.

Experience and Brand Name
Experience, fame and brand name go hand in hand. It is almost self explanatory that well known artists are in high demand so they charge above market rates for their services. Newbies often shoot for free so if you have a small budget, you might want to explore that option.

Marketing Acumen
One of the factors that influences fees is the marketing abilities of a studio. The better an artist is at marketing her business, the higher the fees she can command.

Travel Costs
This applies mostly to artists who bundle their travel costs into the packages offered. Please note that some companies do not charge travel fees, especially if your reception takes place in a place on their bucket list.

Geography
Your wedding's geographical location will affect the cash amount you will spend on your portraits. Getting married in a remote town? You can find an affordable local photographer who will give you a great deal.

Prints
Additional photo albums and engagement sessions will increase the amount spent on photography. An album sells for over $500-$1000 and represents a large percentage of your average photography package.An engagement session will set you back over $500-$1,000. Also, canvases, metallic prints, etc are unique products created for you and they are not cheap.

Most photographers process wedding pictures themselves while others outsource to cheap shops abroad. The cost of processing is an important driver in the total price brides pay.

To Sum Up
The average price wedding photography in Toronto can run between $3,500 and $4,500 and sometimes can exceed $8,000. Packages usually include 8 to 10 hours of coverage and two photographers.In Canada (outside the GTA), couples pay between $2,500 and $3,500 for wedding photography services.

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