Insights · A guide for your wedding
“How much does it cost?” is usually the first question a couple asks a wedding photographer. It's a fair question, but on its own it tells you almost nothing. Two quotes for the same amount can describe two completely different days.
This guide covers the price ranges you'll come across in Patras and the rest of Greece, what sits behind each figure, and how to compare quotes so you know exactly what you're paying for.
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A whole day, from getting ready to the first dance. Andreas & Ioanna, Patras.
How much does a wedding photographer cost?
There's no single price, only ranges, and even within a range the differences can be big. From what we see in the market, the figures look roughly like this:
| Range | What you'll usually find |
|---|---|
| €1,500 – €2,500 | The most common bracket. It's also where team size, hours of coverage and deliverables vary the most, so it's the one to check most carefully. |
| €2,500 – €4,500 | Usually experienced photographers with a strong reputation and a steady team. |
| Up to €10,000 | Big-name photographers. One of them, working alone and covering photography only, can charge this much. |
These figures are indicative and vary with the date, the location and what each proposal includes.
In Patras, the average cost of a wedding photographer is around €2,500. But that number only opens the conversation. What matters is what's behind it.
Why two quotes at the same price aren't the same
Say two different studios both quote you €2,000. In one case, a single team may come and have to split its time between the bride's house and the groom's. In the other, two teams cover both preparations at the same time. The price is the same; the day you'll be left with is not.
The same goes for the people. Four people on the schedule doesn't necessarily mean four professionals. It may be two professionals and two assistants. Ask who will be there, what their role is and whether you've seen their work.
How we work
Every wedding we cover gets a double team: four photography and video professionals, not two professionals and two assistants. We do this out of respect for your day. The bride's and groom's preparations usually happen at the same time, and neither deserves to be covered in a hurry or by someone who is still learning.
You can meet the people behind the camera on our about page and see complete weddings in our wedding stories.
What determines the price
Beyond tangible items such as the album, the price is shaped mainly by things you won't see in a quote at first glance:
- The team. How many people come, whether they are all professionals and whether there is double coverage.
- The quality of the photography and film team. Their experience, their eye and how consistent they are from one wedding to the next.
- Delivery time. How long you'll wait for your photos and film, and whether this is written into the agreement.
- Hours of coverage. When the team starts and when it finishes.
- Deliverables. Digital files, albums, a wedding film, a pre-wedding or next-day session.
- Travel. Whether the wedding takes place outside the city, and whether there are travel or accommodation costs.
How to compare quotes
Before you look at the final figure, put the quotes side by side and answer the same questions for each one:
- How many professionals are coming, and how many of them are assistants?
- Is there double coverage of the preparations?
- Is video included, and by which team?
- What will you receive, and how soon?
- Are there extra charges for hours, travel or accommodation?
- What is the final amount, including VAT?
If one quote is cheaper, find out which of these points explains the difference. For more questions to ask, see our guide on how to choose a wedding photographer.
At the end of the day, it isn't the price that decides
A photographer isn't defined by their price. What defines them is the quality of their work, their team, their experience, what they deliver and how long it takes them to deliver it.
You only get married once. The photographs and the film are what you keep when everything else is over. It's worth knowing exactly what you're choosing.
Frequently asked questions about the cost of a wedding photographer
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Patras on average?
The average is around €2,500. Prices, however, start at about €1,500 and can reach €10,000, depending on the photographer, the team and the deliverables.
Why do two quotes at the same price differ so much?
Because the price doesn't tell you how many professionals will come, whether there will be double coverage, what you'll receive and when. Ask for all of this to be set out in the quote.
What does double coverage mean?
It means two teams cover the bride's and the groom's preparations at the same time, so no moment is lost because the team was somewhere else.
How long until we receive our photos?
It varies from photographer to photographer, and it's part of what you're paying for. At our studio, photos are delivered 6 to 8 weeks after the wedding.
Ask for a detailed proposal
Tell us your date, where everything is happening and what you'd most like to keep from the day. We'll send you a proposal that sets out clearly who will be there, what you'll receive and when.
Photographs: Dimitris Stergiou and the studio team