How much does a wedding photographer cost in Raleigh?

Last updated: 18th Mar 2024

In 2020, for a two-hour wedding photoshoot in Raleigh, the average price you can expect to pay the photographer is approximately $1,280. On average a one-hour wedding shoot will cost $800 and a four-hour shoot will cost $2,241. Raleigh’s wedding photographer prices are 7% 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 Raleigh wedding photographer costs by shoot duration
  2. Examples of recent wedding photoshoot jobs on Snappr in Raleigh, NC
  3. Compare the cost of hiring a wedding photographer to other cities in NC
  4. Comparison of different options for finding a wedding photographer in Raleigh
  5. Prices for other types of photographers in Raleigh

Comparison of average Raleigh 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 Raleigh, NC Snappr cost - value package Snappr cost - premium package
1 hour photoshoot
$800
$89
$149
2 hour photoshoot
$1,280
$149
$249
3 hour photoshoot
$1,761
$209
$349
4 hour photoshoot
$2,241
$269
$449
5 hour photoshoot
$2,721
$329
$549
6 hour photoshoot
$3,201
$389
$649
8 hour photoshoot
$4,161
$509
$849
10 hour photoshoot
$5,122
$629
$1,049

Source: Proprietary algorithm that combines earnings data from government data for the area of Raleigh, NC (39580) 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 Raleigh, NC

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

Snappr motif Wedding shoot in Holly Springs

Booked 10 days ago by Patrick

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

Booked 18 days ago by A

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

Booked a month ago by Luis alberto

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

Booked a month ago by Bo

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

Booked a month ago by fany

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $389
Snappr motif Wedding shoot in Cary

Booked a month ago by Luis alberto

  • Duration: 2.5 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $334
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Compare the cost of hiring a wedding photographer to other cities in NC

From most expensive to least expensive.

City Cost of 2 hour photoshoot
Raleigh, NC
$1,280
Greensboro, NC
$1,138
Durham, NC
$967
Charlotte, NC
$944
Asheville, NC
$821
State of NC
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Comparison of different options for finding a wedding photographer in Raleigh

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 Raleigh. See how booking your wedding shoot with Snappr compares to common alternatives.

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Prices for other types of photographers in Raleigh

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