How much does a wedding photographer cost in Sydney?

Last updated: 13th Oct 2024

In 2020, for a two-hour wedding photoshoot in Sydney, the average price you can expect to pay the photographer is approximately $1,343. On average a one-hour wedding shoot will cost $839 and a four-hour shoot will cost $2,350. Sydney’s wedding photographer prices are 12% above the AU national average. Similar average pricing applies to shoots in the following categories: wedding, bridal.

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

Comparison of average Sydney 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 Sydney, NSW Snappr cost - value package Snappr cost - premium package
1 hour photoshoot
$839
$109
$179
2 hour photoshoot
$1,343
$179
$299
3 hour photoshoot
$1,846
$249
$419
4 hour photoshoot
$2,350
$319
$539
5 hour photoshoot
$2,853
$389
$659
6 hour photoshoot
$3,357
$459
$779
8 hour photoshoot
$4,364
$599
$1,019
10 hour photoshoot
$5,371
$739
$1,259

Source: Proprietary algorithm that combines earnings data from government data for the area of Sydney (1030) 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 Sydney, NSW

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

Snappr motif Wedding shoot in Sydney

Booked 9 hours ago by April

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $489
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Snappr motif Wedding shoot in Sydney

Booked 9 hours ago by April

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $489
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Snappr motif Wedding shoot in Pyrmont

Booked a day ago by Melissa

  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $629
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Snappr motif Wedding shoot in Vaucluse

Booked a day ago by Caroline

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $369
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Snappr motif Wedding shoot in Burwood

Booked 2 days ago by Victoria

  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $909
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Snappr motif Wedding shoot in Burwood

Booked 2 days ago by Victoria

  • Duration: 7 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $1673
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Compare the cost of hiring a wedding photographer to other cities in NSW

From most expensive to least expensive.

City Cost of 2 hour photoshoot
Sydney, NSW
$1,343
Newcastle, NSW
$1,043
Central Coast, NSW
$1,043
State of NSW
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Comparison of different options for finding a wedding photographer in Sydney

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

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