If you’ve been deep in wedding planning, you’ve probably noticed that wedding photography costs more than most other types of photography except maybe high fashion. A portrait session might cost a few hundred dollars, while a wedding can run into the thousands. The difference isn’t just about the number of hours worked it’s about everything that goes into capturing a wedding in a way that’s artistic and meaningful.

With most types of photography portraits, commercial shoots, even events there’s room for do-overs. If a brand doesn’t like their campaign photos, they can reshoot. If a headshot isn’t right, the person can book another session. Weddings don’t have that luxury.
A wedding photographer gets one chance to capture a moment. That means we have to be prepared for everything low light, fast-moving moments, unpredictable weather, shifting schedules, and the chaos of a hundred people all doing different things at once.
We don’t just show up and take photos; we anticipate moments before they happen, adjust on the fly, and make sure nothing important is missed.

A wedding photographer isn’t just working the eight to ten hours of the actual wedding. The process starts long before that and continues long after:

Wedding photographers invest tens of twenties of thousands of dollars into their equipment, High-end cameras, multiple lenses, flashes, memory cards, and backup systems are all essential. Unlike a studio photographer who can control the environment, we have to be prepared for any lighting condition dark churches, bright midday sun, candlelit receptions.
And because there are no second chances in wedding photography, we have to carry backups of everything. If a camera fails mid-ceremony, we need another one ready immediately.
Then our computers, most of us have multiple of them, and they have to be top tier often in the 5k plus range with storage and ram capacity.
Starting to make a little more sense now why the more seasoned of us charge more.

If you’re getting married in New York or Philly, you’ve probably already seen the numbers. Most experienced photographers charge somewhere between $5,000 and $15,000 for full wedding coverage. Some go higher, especially in the luxury market, while others charge less, but may offer limited coverage, minimal editing, or be newer to the industry.

I shoot both 35mm film and digital, which means you’re getting something deeper than standard wedding photos. Film has a richness, imperfection, and texture that digital can’t replicate. Blending the two creates a fuller, more honest story of your day. As well a the extra cost of film, to demystify its around 50-60 a roll for high resolution scans plus the film, and the additional camera bodies some cost me well over 2k per body. And the extra step of sending in or hand delivering the film to my scan store.





Simon and Bonnies intimiate wedding at my favorite Philly restaurant @illata_philly they have the sweetest staff and so far the 2 couples I’ve worked with there have had the best energy .. keep taking me back here year after year ..
Suit @suitsupply
Dress @nordstrom
Shoes @marc.fisher
Ring @emilychelseajewelry
Venue @illata_philly we love you !
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more of kathryn + aaron !!! <33
Dress @viviennewestwood
Flowers @by_sweetscape
Music @ntweddingdjs
Hair @drenushakolshi
Makeup @carolinebaribeau
Coordinator @avalindaco
Photo @giannaleofalcon
Artistic Wedding photography shot on 35mm film at Brooklyn wedding venue 99 Scott
Decided to update this alittle after getting back 120 ❤️ ❤️
Couples photography session shot on 35mm film in Philly Pa
These two sweeties Oscar and amber at Central Park last weekend ❤️ what a total pleasure .. you two were lovely to work with ..
Engagement session New York City
On 35mm film
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Julie and Evan’s wedding on 35mm film ! @thirdsbk Trying to stay true to some of my favorite images from my weddings lately versus catering to a more main stream look .. this image struck me and remains one of my favorite of the year .. Julie was a stunner and you’ll see from the whole gallery that follows but this one and the sharp angle and lite just got me ..
Dress: Kyha (@kyhabride)
Suit: J. Mueser (@j.mueser)
Bride Shoes: @jimmychoo via TheRealReal
Groom Shoes: JM Weston
Florals: DesignsbyAhn(@designsbyahnnyc)
Bride rings: Cadette (@cadettejewelry)
Groom ring: Cartier @cartier