Seattle Wedding Photography Packages for 2027: Pricing, Coverage, and What to Look For

Choosing a wedding photography package should not begin with someone telling you that every wedding needs ten hours, two photographers, and a long list of add-ons.

It should begin with your actual plans.

Where are you getting ready? Are the ceremony and reception in the same place? Do you want the final stages of getting ready photographed? How large are your families and wedding party? Do you care about open dancing, or would you rather prioritize portraits and the ceremony?

Those answers matter more than a package name.

My 2027 Seattle wedding photography packages begin at $3,800 for six hours of coverage. Eight hours is $4,600, and custom options are available for weddings that need something shorter, longer, spread across multiple locations, or built around cultural or multi-day events.

This guide explains what those packages include, how to decide how much coverage you need, whether an engagement session is worth adding, and what you should ask any photographer before signing a contract.

You can also view the current details on my Seattle wedding photography packages page.

My 2027 Seattle wedding photography packages

I do not use package names because I would rather keep the options clear.

Six hours of wedding photography: $3,800

Six hours can work well for a smaller wedding or a more condensed timeline.

Depending on the day, that may include:

Final stages of getting ready

First look or private vows

Ceremony

Family and wedding-party photos

Couple portraits

Cocktail hour

Part of the reception



It is usually enough when everything happens at one venue and you do not need extensive getting-ready coverage or several hours of dancing.

For a ceremony-and-reception-only timeline, three or four hours may sometimes be enough. That would be a custom option rather than one of my standard packages.

Eight hours of wedding photography: $4,600

Eight hours gives the day more breathing room.

It is generally a better fit when you want getting ready, portraits, the full ceremony, cocktail hour, reception details, speeches, formal dances, and at least part of open dancing.

I commonly recommend eight hours for:

Larger families or wedding parties

Weddings with more moving parts

Separate getting-ready locations

Longer ceremonies

Cultural or religious traditions

Couples who want a fuller beginning-to-end gallery

A lot of full wedding days ultimately land around nine hours once we work through the timeline. I can build custom coverage around that rather than forcing the day into an option that does not quite fit.

Nine to ten+ hours and custom wedding coverage

Ten hours is often the better choice when there are multiple locations, significant travel during the day, large family-photo lists, or a schedule that begins early and continues well into the reception.

Cultural and religious weddings may also need longer or multi-day coverage. There is no useful one-size-fits-all recommendation here. It depends on which parts of the celebration matter most to you.

I would rather talk through the timeline and recommend what makes sense than automatically push every couple toward the longest option.

What every wedding photography package includes

Planning and timeline help

I help with the photography side of the timeline, including:

How long portraits will realistically take

When the light will be strongest

Whether a first look would help the schedule

How to organize family photos

When reception details should be photographed

How much travel time to leave between locations



I can also provide vendor recommendations and location guidance where I have relevant experience.

High-resolution edited photographs

You will receive a curated gallery of high-resolution edited images with full personal printing rights.

I typically deliver around 75 photographs per hour of coverage, although the final number depends on the pace and events of the day. A six-hour wedding and an eight-hour wedding do not simply produce the same gallery with two hours removed. Longer coverage usually includes more people, transitions, reception events, and parts of the story.

I do not deliver every frame I take. I remove duplicates, missed expressions, test exposures, and photographs that do not strengthen the final gallery.

You will also receive black-and-white versions throughout the gallery where they work well, although not every photograph is duplicated in black and white.

Online gallery and print access

Your photographs are delivered through an online gallery hosted for two years.

You can download the full-resolution files, share the gallery with friends and family, and order professional prints directly through it. You also have full printing rights if you prefer to use another lab.

I strongly recommend making an album. Sitting down together and choosing the photographs is a surprisingly good date night, and it gives the finished gallery a physical home beyond a phone or computer. You can design and order one yourselves, or I can help create it for you.

Sneak peeks and delivery

Wedding sneak peeks are delivered within 72 hours.

Complete wedding galleries are delivered within 12 weeks, although they are often ready sooner. Delivery speed depends on the season and the number of weddings being edited at that time.

Engagement-session galleries are generally delivered within four to six weeks.

Equipment and image backups

A wedding cannot be recreated because a camera, memory card, or hard drive failed.

I photograph with backup equipment and maintain multiple copies of wedding files after the event. My backup workflow includes SSD storage, an additional hard-drive backup, and cloud storage through Google Drive.

RAW files are not part of standard gallery delivery. They can be requested for an additional fee because of the storage, transfer time, and physical delivery involved.

How much wedding photography coverage do you need?

The simplest way to decide is to start with what you want photographed, not an arbitrary number of hours.

Three to four hours

This may work for a straightforward ceremony and reception when you do not need getting ready, extensive portraits, or much open dancing.

Six hours

Six hours is generally a strong option for smaller weddings, one-location timelines, and couples who want the central parts of the day covered without photographing everything from preparation through late-night dancing.

Eight to ten hours

Eight to ten hours is a better fit when you want the day documented from getting ready through the reception.

It also gives us more room when there are:

Multiple locations

Large families

Large wedding parties

Cultural traditions

Longer ceremonies

Detailed reception setups

Private vows or a first look

A packed dance floor you want documented

For a wedding with getting ready through open dancing, I often find that nine hours is the practical middle ground.

Should you add an engagement session?

An engagement session is useful, but it is not a requirement.

My engagement sessions are booked separately from wedding packages, although I can offer a discount when the two are booked together.

The biggest benefit is not simply getting more photographs. It is getting experience working together before the wedding.

You will learn how I give direction, how much movement I use, and what it feels like to be photographed without the pressure of a wedding timeline. I learn how the two of you interact, what makes you comfortable, and how much guidance works best for you.

An engagement session can also give you:

Save-the-date photographs

Photos for your wedding website

A reason to visit a meaningful location

Experience choosing outfits for photos

A low-pressure trial run before the wedding

More casual photographs than you may create in wedding attire

You do not need an engagement session to receive strong wedding photographs. I have photographed plenty of couples for the first time on their wedding day. But it can make the transition into wedding-day portraits faster and more comfortable.

You can compare session lengths and pricing on my Seattle engagement photography packages page.

Do you need a second photographer?

A second photographer is available for $125 per hour.

I most often recommend one for larger weddings with many people, locations, details, and simultaneous events.

A second photographer can cover:

Both sides of getting ready

Additional ceremony angles

More guest reactions

Cocktail hour while family photos are happening

Reception details before guests enter

A larger wedding party

Events happening in separate locations

For most weddings below 100 guests, a second photographer is not automatically necessary.

Sometimes the better use of the same budget is adding more coverage time for me. That can make getting ready or the end of the reception feel calmer without adding another photographer who may not be needed.

A second photographer is never required. I will explain when I think one would materially improve the coverage and when I think you can comfortably skip it.

What should couples look for in a 2027 wedding photography package?

Price matters, but comparing packages only by hours and cost can hide some important differences.

Ask to see complete wedding galleries

Instagram and portfolio pages show a photographer’s strongest individual images. A complete gallery shows how they handle the entire day.

Look for consistency across:

Getting ready

Midday sunlight

Indoor ceremonies

Family photos

Reception details

Dark dance floors

People who are not professional models

Ordinary spaces without dramatic scenery

I am happy to share complete wedding galleries during the inquiry and consultation process. You can also browse a selected overview of my work in my Seattle wedding photography portfolio.

Confirm who will photograph the wedding

Some studios use associate photographers or assign the event to whoever is available.

When you book Weddings by Andre, I photograph your wedding. A second photographer may join us when added, but I remain the primary photographer and point of contact.

Ask how the photographer handles dark receptions

A portfolio full of outdoor golden-hour portraits does not tell you whether the photographer can handle a dark ballroom, direct flash, colored DJ lighting, or a crowded dance floor.

Ask to see reception photographs, not just portraits.

Ask about backup equipment and file storage

Your photographer should have a clear answer about backup cameras, lenses, memory cards, file storage, and what happens after the wedding.

“Everything is backed up” is not the same as explaining how.

Ask how much direction you will receive

Some photographers are almost entirely hands-off. Others heavily pose and control the day.

Neither approach is automatically wrong, but you should understand what you are booking.

I adapt based on the couple and the moment. I give clear direction when it helps create a stronger portrait or keeps the timeline moving. When something real is happening, I step back and let it happen.

The goal is a mix of documentary coverage and cleaner editorial portraits without turning the wedding into an all-day photoshoot.

Ask what happens if the photographer becomes sick

Read the contract and ask about the photographer’s contingency plan. Do not assume every photographer has the same process or professional network.

Confirm travel costs

Ask what is included before comparing package prices.

My standard wedding coverage includes 50 round-trip miles from Seattle. Additional travel is generally calculated at $1 per mile beyond the included mileage.

For common destinations with longer travel requirements, I generally use flat fees:

Mount Rainier: $250

Olympic National Park: $300

Ask about delivery timing

Make sure “sneak peeks” and “complete gallery” are clearly distinguished.

My wedding sneak peeks arrive within 72 hours, while complete wedding galleries are delivered within 12 weeks and often sooner.

Review cancellation and rescheduling terms

Do not wait until something goes wrong to read these sections of the contract.

Ask what happens if:

The date changes

The venue changes

The wedding is cancelled

Weather affects the plans

The photographer cannot attend

Additional coverage is requested later

Ask who the second photographer is

A second photographer should not simply be a person who owns a camera.

Ask about their experience, role, and how their files will be handled afterward. I select second photographers based on their ability to cover a wedding professionally and work within my overall approach.

What wedding photography add-ons are available?

Available options for 2027 include:

Additional wedding-day coverage

A second photographer

Engagement sessions

Rehearsal dinner or welcome-party coverage

Wedding albums

Professional prints

Travel beyond the included area

I do not believe every wedding needs every add-on. The useful ones depend on the timeline and what you want the final gallery to include.

How booking works

A consultation is not required, but I strongly recommend one.

It gives us a chance to talk through your plans, priorities, coverage, and any questions before either of us commits. It also matters that we get along. Your photographer will be around you for a large part of the wedding day.

To reserve the date, I require a signed contract and a 50% retainer. The remaining balance is due on the day of the event.

Payment plans are available after the initial retainer has been paid.

Once the consultation is complete, booking can move as quickly as you are comfortable with. Most couples take no more than a week to discuss the decision and complete everything.

I already have some 2027 weddings booked approximately a year in advance, including July dates. Dates are booked as inquiries become contracts and retainers, so reaching out earlier gives you more options.

What makes my approach different?

I have photographed weddings and couples for more than ten years and have received more than 90 five-star reviews.

My work combines:

Documentary coverage

Clean editorial portraits

True-to-life editing

Direction adapted to each couple

Timeline and planning support

Experience with difficult weather and lighting

Cultural and religious wedding experience

Courthouse, intimate, and larger wedding coverage

I want the photographs to look intentional without disconnecting you from the actual wedding.

Some moments benefit from direction. Some need space. Knowing the difference is a large part of the job.

Planning a Seattle or Washington wedding in 2027?

My 2027 wedding photography packages begin at $3,800 for six hours, with eight hours available for $4,600 and custom coverage available for longer, shorter, multi-location, or multi-day celebrations.

You do not need to know exactly how many hours you need before reaching out. Send me your date, venue or general location, estimated guest count, and what you have planned so far. I can help recommend the coverage that makes sense.

You can review my wedding photography packages, read through my frequently asked questions, or reach out to check availability.