2026 Market Benchmarks

Wedding Photographer Pricing by City (2026)

What wedding photographers actually charge across 25+ U.S. markets, based on real benchmark data. Pick your city to see the full range — and what you should charge.

Atlanta
Avg $5,000 · $2,800–$8,800
Austin
Avg $5,200 · $2,800–$9,000
Boston
Avg $7,800 · $4,200–$13,500
Charleston
Avg $5,500 · $3,000–$9,800
Charlotte
Avg $4,600 · $2,600–$8,000
Chicago
Avg $6,000 · $3,200–$10,500
Dallas
Avg $5,000 · $2,800–$8,800
Denver
Avg $5,000 · $2,800–$8,800
Houston
Avg $4,800 · $2,600–$8,200
Las Vegas
Avg $5,200 · $2,800–$9,500
Los Angeles
Avg $8,500 · $4,500–$15,000
Miami
Avg $6,400 · $3,500–$11,500
Minneapolis
Avg $4,400 · $2,400–$7,800
Nashville
Avg $5,500 · $3,000–$9,500
New Orleans
Avg $5,500 · $3,000–$9,500
New York City
Avg $9,500 · $5,000–$17,000
Philadelphia
Avg $6,000 · $3,200–$10,500
Phoenix
Avg $4,400 · $2,400–$7,800
Portland
Avg $5,500 · $3,000–$9,500
San Diego
Avg $6,400 · $3,500–$11,500
San Francisco
Avg $8,800 · $4,800–$16,000
Savannah
Avg $4,600 · $2,600–$8,000
Scottsdale
Avg $5,800 · $3,000–$10,000
Seattle
Avg $6,400 · $3,500–$11,000
Washington DC
Avg $7,200 · $3,800–$12,500

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