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How much does an average wedding photographer cost in Utah?
Utah wedding photographers span a wide range, from a few hundred dollars for a couple of hours of coverage to five figures for a luxury full-weekend studio. My packages fall in the middle of that range: $1,850 for 6 hours up to $2,400 for a full 12-hour wedding weekend, with complimentary bridal photos included in every tier. See the exact breakdown of what's in each package below.
With so many options the fear can creep in. There are so many styles and so many trends. Light and airy or dark and moody? Cinematic? Maybe you have a vision of what you want and what moments you want to remember. I'm right here next to you! Maybe you know down to the shot what photos you want and have a full Pinterest board. I'm here for you! With my documentary, true-to-color editing style, I create images that look like memories and photos that feel like your wedding day.
You're looking for wedding photos that look like memories.
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Every booking is backed by a written contract, and I shoot on dual-card-slot cameras with a documented backup workflow, so your irreplaceable wedding-day images are protected.
How I Figure Out Your Hours
Not sure which package fits your day? Here's the actual logic I use to build your coverage plan.
Temple sealing
Plan on 2 hours starting when your sealing begins. That's enough time to get everyone out and on their way. If you want couple or family photos before you go in, add another 1 to 2 hours.
Reception
I take however many hours you'll have guests there and add 30 minutes at the start. That buffer means I'm there early, and it's not a problem if your reception runs a little long. If you want me there earlier for family or wedding-party photos before the reception starts, add the time you want for those photos, plus another 30 minutes. If people are showing up early for those photos, give them a full hour instead of 30 minutes: 30 minutes tends to turn into people getting lost and everyone scrambling to pull the group together.
Traditional ceremony, getting ready through send-off
I recommend arriving about an hour before your getting-ready time wraps up, especially if you and your partner are getting ready in the same building. That lets me move between rooms and catch the bridesmaids and groomsmen getting ready too. Build in more buffer than you think you need between getting ready and the ceremony. If everything runs on time, you get a relaxed window to breathe and eat something before the day picks back up. If it doesn't, that buffer absorbs the delay instead of eating into your photos.
How long to keep me at the reception
You don't need me there for the whole night, but I do recommend keeping me for at least the first hour of dancing. After that first hour, especially once there's alcohol involved, the mood tends to get a little less photogenic and the shots start looking the same. If you want a complete record of the whole night, I'm happy to stay the whole time. That's your call.
Use the calculator below to get a rough estimate of which package fits your day, then we'll fine-tune the exact plan on your consultation call.
First Looks
The choice of timing for the first look is yours, and I would love to talk to you about when would be best for your wedding.
- Before your wedding day: the first look can be done during bridal photos (at the beginning). You will drive separately, and contact me separately so that I can arrange the meeting.
- On your wedding day, but before your ceremony: a private quiet moment. I leave the groom in a chosen spot and bring the bride to him. This is a wonderful time to exchange private vows or to share some quiet time together to decompress before all of your wedding events.
- During the ceremony: gives you a chance to see raw emotions during your wedding and doesn't take extra time and planning. I recommend this most to couples who want to keep their wedding morning simple and traditional.
Why take bridal photos before your wedding day?
There are so many reasons, but here are a few:
- Taking bridal photos two weeks before your wedding allows a "trial run": you can test out your wedding hair, makeup, accessories, and shoes to make sure that you feel comfortable and beautiful wearing them.
- Taking bridal photos gives you a chance to get comfortable in front of a camera. I will give you action-based prompts that will encourage you to connect. This is very similar to when you are saying your vows or hugging your mom, and you can practice ignoring the camera!
- It takes the pressure off your wedding day! Your wedding day is not one big photoshoot, but it can start to feel like that with all of the pictures you end up taking. By taking bridal photos early, you have fewer photos you may need to take during your wedding!