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Cost guide · 2026

How much does wedding photography cost?

A clear, honest guide to wedding photography pricing in Canada — what drives the cost, whether to DIY, how to save, and how to get a firm number instead of a guess.

In short: Wedding photography is priced on per-shoot or per-package pricing. Your price depends on the shoot type, hours of coverage, deliverables, and turnaround.

What affects the cost of wedding photography

The biggest drivers are the shoot type, hours of coverage, deliverables, and turnaround. Two jobs that sound the same can price differently once these are accounted for — which is exactly why a firm upfront price for your specific job beats a vague ballpark that moves later.

DIY or hire a pro for wedding photography?

Pro gear and skill are the point — match the specialist to the shoot. When you do hire, booking a vetted, insured pro protects you — and on Genie, the price is shown upfront and any on-site change is approved by you first.

How to save on wedding photography

Get a firm upfront price so there are no surprises, bundle related tasks into one visit where it makes sense, book ahead of seasonal peaks, and keep the work on a platform that holds payment until the job's confirmed done. Comparing vetted pros on past work — not just price — avoids the cheap quote that costs more later.

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Wedding photography cost — FAQ

How much does wedding photography cost in Canada?

Wedding photography is priced on per-shoot or per-package pricing. The main drivers are the shoot type, hours of coverage, deliverables, and turnaround. On Genie you see an upfront price before you book for your exact job — no guessing.

What affects the cost of wedding photography?

The biggest factors are the shoot type, hours of coverage, deliverables, and turnaround. That's why a firm upfront price for your specific situation beats a generic estimate.

Can I do wedding photography myself?

Pro gear and skill are the point — match the specialist to the shoot.

How do I get an exact wedding photography price?

Enter your details on Genie to see a clear, upfront price before you book — no charge to check.

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