Short answer: $6,000 is a real investment, but it isn't a lot for an experienced wedding photographer, and it's a fair price for photo and film together. At that level you're paying for a proven artist, a full day of coverage, weeks of editing, backup gear and someone who knows how a wedding actually runs.
Why $6,000 is normal, not crazy
Experienced Orlando photographers commonly charge $3,500 to $5,500 for photo alone. Add a filmmaker and you're often at $5,000 to $9,000 or more. So $6,000 sits right in the middle for someone who's done this a lot.
And it's an art. As more couples want an artist's style, demand goes up, and so does the price. I explain that in How Much Should You Spend on Wedding Photography?
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Where the time goes
People see the wedding day. They don't see the two weeks after it. For me, one wedding film is about 80 hours of editing. With photo and film together, one couple can take 80 to 120 hours. That's on top of the day itself, the timeline planning and the gear.
What our $6,500 includes
At Marvelous Moments, one-day photo + film starts at $6,500. Here's what you actually get:
- Your full photo gallery, highly edited and retouched, with special edits in my own art style. It looks custom and premium, not like a preset.
- A recap film.
- Your full wedding film.
- Social media clips cut from your film for Instagram and the rest of your socials, including your wedding prep.
- A 60-second teaser within 7 days of the wedding.
- A free engagement session for 2027 couples.
- A planner on the team. Cynthia leads our photo and film crew on the day, so the shots are planned in, not squeezed in.
Photos arrive in about 4 weeks and your film in about 8. For Guyanese, Trini, Hindu and Indian wedding weekends, our cultural weekend starts at $9,500.
Honestly, once you see the work, you'll understand the price. Watch our wedding films.
When $6,000 might feel like too much
If your whole budget is under $20,000, $6,000 is a big share, and that's okay to admit. Your options:
- Cut guests before you cut the photographer.
- Book fewer hours.
- Or get married at the courthouse now and save for the celebration. (Here's how.)
Common questions
Is $6,000 a lot for a wedding photographer? Not for an experienced photographer, and it's a fair price for photo and film together. It's in the normal range for Orlando.
What should a $6,000 wedding photography package include? Full-day coverage, an experienced artist, a planned timeline, backup gear, a fully edited gallery, a film, a contract and clear delivery dates.
Is it better to book wedding photo and video together? Usually, yes. One team means one timeline, nobody in each other's shots, and it often costs less than two separate vendors.