Why Is Wedding Photography So Expensive? | Cape Cod Wedding Photographer
Wedding sticker shock is real. From floral arrangements to catering, the price tags for wedding essentials can feel overwhelming. But why does wedding photography—a must-have for most couples—often come with such a hefty price tag? For couples planning a Cape Cod wedding, it’s a question worth exploring. Here’s an inside look at what goes into the cost and why those unforgettable images are worth the investment.
How many photos should a photographer take at a wedding? | Boston Wedding Photography
How many photos do you deliver from a wedding?
It’s usually one of the first questions I’m asked when I talk to a couple planning their Boston wedding. It’s one of the top questions recommended by blogs and wedding planning experts, and while it’s not a bad question, it’s one that doesn’t have a correct answer because there are so many different approaches to wedding photography and so many different weddings. Some photographers will hand you 4,000 images on a thumb drive and others will carefully edit and curate down to a handful of the best and most beautiful beats from your wedding day. What’s right depends on what’s right for you as a couple - balancing off polish, variety, and comprehensiveness.
What’s the best time of day for wedding photos? | Boston Wedding Photography
Just before the sun sets, everything is bathed in a warm glow and the sky is painted with brilliant colors. Couples all seem to glow in the flattering light of the “golden hour” just before the sunset and that’s often the best time to schedule your wedding photos.
Do wedding photographers edit all photos? | Boston Wedding Photography
Do wedding photographers edit and deliver all of the photos from a wedding?
In the early point of digital wedding photography it was common for some photographers to finish a wedding and upload everything onto a disc. Today that approach is a lot less common, with most photographers preferring to curate and polish their galleries - this means that there will be photos that get left on the cutting room floor.