Wedding Photographer Prices UK: Affordable Packages by HOBS FILMS
- HOBS FILMS
- Jun 6, 2025
- 6 min read
Updated: May 2
These averages cover a full day of 8 to 10 hours. If you only need 2 to 4 hours for a registry office ceremony, a micro wedding, or a civil partnership you should expect to pay significantly less. Most photographers offer shorter packages starting between £400 and £800 for this kind of coverage.
"The national average of around £1,500 covers a full 8–10 hour day. If you only need 2–3 hours, you should be paying considerably less than that."
HOBS FILMS Wedding Photography Prices — Full UK Price List 2026
Our pricing is simple. Photography is £180 for the first hour, then £80 for every hour after that. You only book the hours you need there is no minimum day rate, no fixed packages you are forced into, and no hidden extras.
Every booking includes: professionally edited high-resolution images, a private online gallery, full copyright and print rights, all UK travel, public liability insurance, and a written contract. Nothing is added to the invoice after you book. You can see the full breakdown on our packages and prices page.
Hours | Photography Price | Photo + Video | Min. Images | Best For |
2 hours | £260 | £450 | 80+ | Registry office, civil ceremony, micro wedding, elopement |
3 hours | £340 | £610 | 150+ | Short ceremony + group shots + couple portraits |
4 hours | £420 | £790 | 200+ | Ceremony + drinks reception + portraits |
5 hours | £580 | £970 | 350+ | Ceremony + portraits + speeches + reception start |
6 hours | £660 | £1,150 | 400+ | Getting ready through to speeches |
8 hours | £820 | £1,510 | 500+ | Preparation to end of evening — standard full day |
10 hours | £980 | £1,800 | 650+ | Complete story, morning prep to last dance |
All prices include edited images · private online gallery · USB (5+ hour packages) · all UK travel · insurance · contract. 50% booking fee secures your date. Full details here →
What Is Included in Every HOBS FILMS Package?
Every booking from a 2-hour registry office package to a 10-hour full day includes all of the following at no extra cost:
All professionally edited high-resolution images individually edited, not batch processed
No image cap every good photo from your day is included
Private password-protected online gallery download in full resolution, share the link with family
USB drive (5+ hour packages, or available as a £65 add-on for shorter bookings)
Full copyright and print rights your photos to use however you want
All UK travel no mileage charges, no travel fees for any UK location
Public liability insurance required by most London town halls and venues
Written contract covers your date, agreed hours, and both parties' responsibilities
Image delivery within 7 days faster for shorter bookings.
Photography Prices for Every Type of Wedding — No Cultural Surcharge
Our hourly rate is the same for all wedding types. There is no premium for cultural or religious ceremonies, multi-day weddings, or any specific community. Whether you are planning a Hindu wedding in Southall, a Nigerian Owambe in Peckham, or a small civil ceremony at Islington Town Hall the per-hour rate is exactly the same.
Registry office and civil ceremony photography
Our most common booking. Our civil wedding photographer service covers all London town halls and register offices and registry offices across the UK. The 2-hour package at £260 is built exactly for this ceremony, confetti exit, groups, and couple portraits. We know how these venues run and we work quickly and quietly within them.
Micro wedding photography
Small intimate celebrations with 5 to 30 guests. Our micro wedding photography packages start from 2 hours with no minimum guest requirement. Small days get exactly the same quality of coverage as large ones.
Asian wedding photography
Multi-day South Asian weddings including Mehndi, Haldi, Sangeet, Baraat, Nikah, Walima, and Anand Karaj. Our Asian wedding photography London page covers each ceremony type in detail. Individual functions can be booked at the hourly rate so a standalone Mehndi night or Nikah ceremony is available from £260 without committing to the full wedding.
Muslim wedding photography
Nikah ceremonies, Mehndi nights, and Walima receptions covered across London and the UK. Our Muslim wedding photography London service covers segregated and mixed ceremonies, and we can arrange a female photographer for women-only functions on request. We also cover Nikah ceremonies at mosques our London mosque Nikah photographer page has more detail on this.
African and Nigerian wedding photography
Nigerian, Ghanaian, Congolese, Kenyan and Caribbean celebrations — traditional ceremonies, church services and Owambe receptions. Our African wedding photography page covers how we approach these events and what to expect from coverage.
Full-day wedding photography
Up to 10 hours from morning preparations through to the first dance. Our full-day package at £980 delivers 650+ edited images and is considerably below the UK average for equivalent coverage. See our London wedding photography prices page for a detailed breakdown of full-day coverage.
Combined Photography & Videography Packages
For couples who want both photography and videography, we offer bundled packages at unbeatable rates:
Duration | Photo & Video Price |
2 Hours | £450 |
3 Hours | £610 |
4 Hours | £790 |
5 Hours | £970 |
6 Hours | £1150 |
7 Hours | £1330 |
8 Hours | £1510 |
9Hours | £1690 |
10 Hours | £1800 |
These packages ensure every angle and emotion is captured, from the vows to the dance floor.
Where We Cover — UK-Wide, No Travel Fees
All UK travel is included in every package. We are based in London and cover all London boroughs, but we regularly photograph weddings across Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Surrey, Berkshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester, Manchester, and beyond.
Essex weddings — covering Chelmsford, Colchester, Southend, Basildon, Brentwood and all Essex registry offices
St Albans and Hertfordshire — The Gatehouse registry office and surrounding venues
Marylebone Town Hall, London — one of our most regularly covered venues
Wembley and Harrow — popular with South Asian and multicultural couples across North West London
Affordable London wedding photography — covering all 32 boroughs at the same price
Frequently Asked Questions — Wedding Photographer Prices UK
How much does a wedding photographer cost in the UK in 2026?
The UK average for full-day wedding photography in 2026 is around £1,484 (Bridebook) to £1,500 (Hitched). London packages average £1,800 to £2,100 for a full day. Shorter coverage for registry office or micro weddings typically costs £400 to £800. At HOBS FILMS, our wedding photography packages start at £260 for 2 hours and £980 for a full 10-hour day.
Why do some photographers charge so much more than others?
Experience, reputation Wedding photographer prices UK, included extras, and editing approach all affect price. A photographer with 10 years of full-time experience, a consistent portfolio, and fast delivery costs more than someone newer. However, price does not always equal quality the most important thing is to check what is actually included and view full wedding galleries (not just highlight images) before booking.
What should be included in a wedding photography package?
As a minimum: edited high-resolution images, a private online gallery with unlimited downloads, full copyright, and a written contract. At HOBS FILMS, all UK travel and public liability insurance are also included some photographers add these as extras. Full details of what every HOBS FILMS booking includes are on our prices page.
Do wedding photography prices include videography?
Not usually photography and videography are most commonly priced separately. At HOBS FILMS, photography and videography can be booked as a combined package from £450 for 2 hours. Our wedding films page has more detail on what is included in each video package.
How much does a wedding photographer cost per hour in the UK?
Most UK photographers do not charge by the hour they sell fixed packages. At HOBS FILMS we charge £80 per hour after the first hour (the first hour is £180). This means you only pay for the time you actually need. A 2-hour registry office booking is £260. A 5-hour half day is £580. A full 10-hour day is £980.
Are wedding photography prices higher in London than the rest of the UK?
Yes, typically. London photographers often charge 20 to 30% more than the national average, reflecting higher living costs, demand, and travel time between venues. At HOBS FILMS our rates are the same throughout the UK a 2-hour registry office wedding in London costs the same as one in Birmingham or Essex.
Do you cover Asian, African and Muslim weddings at the same price?
Yes. Our hourly rate is the same for all wedding types and cultures no surcharge for multi-day weddings, religious ceremonies, or any particular community. Asian wedding photography, African wedding photography, and Muslim wedding photography are all at the same rate. Individual functions like a standalone Nikah or Mehndi can be booked at the hourly rate from £260.
How quickly will we receive our wedding photos?
We aim to deliver all edited images within 7 days of your wedding via a private online gallery. For shorter bookings (2 to 3 hours), we often deliver sooner. You will receive a small preview selection within a few days so you have something to look at straight away.
HOBS FILMS offers some of the most budget friendly wedding photography prices UK Undercutting the national average by a significant margin while still providing professional service and fast turnaround. For couples seeking value without compromise, HOBS FILMS stands out as a top choice in the UK wedding photography market.
