How much does a wedding photographer cost in Columbus?

Last updated: 17th Apr 2024

In 2020, for a two-hour wedding photoshoot in Columbus, the average price you can expect to pay the photographer is approximately $1,519. On average a one-hour wedding shoot will cost $950 and a four-hour shoot will cost $2,659. Columbus’s wedding photographer prices are 27% above the US national average. Similar average pricing applies to shoots in the following categories: wedding, bridal.

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Contents
  1. Comparison of average Columbus wedding photographer costs by shoot duration
  2. Examples of recent wedding photoshoot jobs on Snappr in Columbus, OH
  3. Compare the cost of hiring a wedding photographer to other cities in OH
  4. Comparison of different options for finding a wedding photographer in Columbus
  5. Prices for other types of photographers in Columbus

Comparison of average Columbus wedding photographer costs by shoot duration

Compare average market rates to Snappr rates based on the length of the wedding shoot.

Shoot duration Typical market cost in Columbus, OH Snappr cost - value package Snappr cost - premium package
1 hour photoshoot
$950
$89
$149
2 hour photoshoot
$1,519
$149
$249
3 hour photoshoot
$2,089
$209
$349
4 hour photoshoot
$2,659
$269
$449
5 hour photoshoot
$3,228
$329
$549
6 hour photoshoot
$3,798
$389
$649
8 hour photoshoot
$4,937
$509
$849
10 hour photoshoot
$6,077
$629
$1,049

Source: Proprietary algorithm that combines earnings data from government data for the area of Columbus, OH (18140) with a sample of price quotes on the websites of wedding photographers.

Examples of Wedding Photos from Snappr Photographers

Examples of recent wedding photoshoot jobs on Snappr in Columbus, OH

A snapshot of real-world wedding jobs that have been requested recently by folks in Columbus and surrounding areas.

Snappr motif Wedding shoot in Columbus

Booked 9 days ago by Sahar

  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $499
Snappr motif Wedding shoot in Columbus

Booked 11 days ago by Deneisha

  • Duration: 7 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $829
Snappr motif Wedding shoot in Columbus

Booked 23 days ago by Rebecca

  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $499
Snappr motif Wedding shoot in Columbus

Booked a month ago by Jen

  • Duration: 7 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $829
Snappr motif Wedding shoot in Westerville

Booked 2 months ago by Hannah

  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $499
Snappr motif Wedding shoot in Columbus

Booked 2 months ago by emma

  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $499
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Compare the cost of hiring a wedding photographer to other cities in OH

From most expensive to least expensive.

City Cost of 2 hour photoshoot
Columbus, OH
$1,519
Cleveland, OH
$1,339
Dayton, OH
$925
State of OH
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Comparison of different options for finding a wedding photographer in Columbus

The Photographer Cost Calculator is built by Snappr, the largest on-demand marketplace for photographers, including the largest network of on-demand wedding photographers in Columbus. See how booking your wedding shoot with Snappr compares to common alternatives.

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Prices for other types of photographers in Columbus

The Photographer Cost Calculator can also tell you average prices for other types of shoots in Columbus.