
You have found your person and now it’s time to plan your wedding or elopement.
Like many couples, you have no idea where to start and trust me, you are not alone. Things like where to get married, the budget, finding the perfect dress, deciding on cake and colors, and all the little details can be exciting yet overwhelming at the same time. Do not feel the rush to plan everything asap, unless you have a short engagement period and in that case plan everything stat.
One vendor that is incredibly important for your wedding day is your photographer.
The photographer you choose is vital to your wedding because this one person is the one that will document your special day for you to re-live for decades, will be the person who documents all the big and small moments you may not realize that happened or moments that are incredibly special to you, and will be with you more than any other person on your wedding day, including your spouse. Make sure you connect with them and they align with your vision for your big day.
Choosing your wedding photographer is one of the most important decisions you will make for your wedding day.
Now, the big question is “In Columbus Georgia, and surrounding areas, what does a wedding photographer charge?”
To put it simple, the ideal budget a couple should have for wedding photography is anywhere from $2500-5000.
You may be shocked at this number, but let me explain.
There are many factors that go into pricing a wedding day, but for a legal business(SO IMPORTANT) we have many expenses that hobby photographers do not, such as insurance, taxes(we pay taxes just like a standard 9-5pm job), staffing(like second photographers and assistants) and additional equipment. Personally, I have 4 cameras with me on wedding days.
I will go into more detail about the pricing structure in another post but you get the gist.
For a traditional 8 hour wedding day, the average investment you can expect is $3500. Let me preface this by saying this number is not set in stone as every photographer charges different based on their experience, and what they include in their packages. Wedding packages may include an engagement session, second photographer, some prints, or an album to ensure your precious memories do not stay locked up in your phone or on your computer, or only on social media.
Ps and I say this with all the love in my heart, PRINT THOSE PHOTOS!

I know, I know, I know, $3500+ is alot of money but let me put it this way.
At the end of your wedding, all you have is each other and your wedding photos.
Your dress will never be that clean again, the flowers will wilt, the suit or tux will be returned or never worn again, leftovers from dinner will be eaten, and everyone will continue on with their lives and the only thing you will have from your wedding to share from the most special day of your lives are your photos.
As a Columbus Georgia based wedding photographer, my goal is to ensure you have the best day ever and every heartfelt and exciting moment is documented just the way it happened in real life for you and your life partner to cherish for a life time. The best investment you can make for your wedding day is choosing the right photographer for your special day.
Most of my clients invest $4000 in their wedding photography and I offer custom quotes as well, so do not hesitate to reach out.
If you are a recently engaged couple planning your special day, it would be the greatest honor to be considered as your wedding photographer. Please look around my website and if you decide that I am the photographer for you, please fill out my contact form and I will respond within 48 hours.
XOXO-Amanda