Though the average price for an engagement photoshoot with a professional photographer is anywhere between $200 to $500, according to Shutterfly, and $300 to $600 per Brides estimate, you'll see a substantial increase depending on location. For instance, a destination shoot will total much higher than a local 90-minute session. Photographers factor in everything from travel costs to editing requests into the final price tag. So, if you ask them to climb a mountain and edit-out sweaty hikers at the top, expect to pay more than $200. Other variables like lighting, weather, and props can also increase the cost.
Some photographers offer expense-saving packages, per The Bash. For instance, they may charge less if you also use the same photographer on your wedding day. As photographer Molly King told Brides, booking the same photographer for both occasions is more than just a money-saving tactic. "It also helps you establish a relationship with your photographer, so you're comfortable with them, and vice versa. They can learn more about you before the big day," she says. Because every photographer has a different style – what Molly King calls "their brand" – it's important to talk to a few options before you sign any contracts. "I recommend checking out the photographer's about page and Instagram first. But you should also meet them," says King.
As Shutterfly explains, getting price estimates from a few different photographers will also help you way-in financial pros and cons.
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