How many hours of wedding photography coverage do you need?

One of the questions I get asked the most: How many hours of photography coverage do you think I need?

The short answer: It varies depending on what you want documented, the timeline of your day, and how you want things to flow. 

But if you’re wondering the same thing about your own wedding, this post is here to help you get to the bottom of it. 

Let’s dive in.

I offer 6, 8, and 10 hour wedding day photography packages. Each of these packages is designed to get you the perfect amount of wedding day coverage for your needs– and budget!

Let’s figure out exactly the amount of wedding photography coverage you’ll need. 

For starters– Are you having a first look?

One thing to consider when it comes to choosing your wedding package: The First Look. 

If you decide you are going to see each other before you walk down the aisle, then we can take wedding party and formal family portraits before your ceremony (and we can get photos of you enjoying cocktail hour.)

But if you go the more traditional route, we use cocktail hour to take those photos.

Of course this doesn’t make or break the timeline of your wedding. But it’s helpful to consider when choosing coverage and deciding how your day will play out. 

6 hours of coverage is perfect if you just need the basics. 

I recommend my 6 hour package if you are looking for photos of both your ceremony and reception, but don’t need getting ready photos or extensive dance-floor shots. 

If you’re opting for this package you’re probably looking for…

• Coverage of your ceremony, reception, and 30 minutes of dance floor pics
• Coverage of your first look, ceremony, and reception. 

A first look is great for a 6 hour reception because we’ll take your wedding party and formal family portraits before your ceremony, allowing you to enjoy cocktail hour with your guests.

You need 8 hours of coverage if you want photos all the way from getting ready through your reception.

My 8 hour package is by far the most popular. It’s definitely for you if you want getting ready photos, photos of your guests shredding on the dance floor, and everything in between. 

8 hours of coverage generally allows me to photograph:

• Getting ready photos
• First look (if you’re having one!)
• Wedding party & formal family photos 
• The entire ceremony
• The reception (Intros, cake cutting, speeches, formal dances)
• 30-45 minutes of dance floor photos 

8 hours tends to be the sweet spot because I get to photograph all the major events of your day, sans sweaty dance floor pics. 

10 hours of coverage is for you if you don’t want to miss a thing. 

You want no moment of your wedding to go undocumented. And you need a photographer there all day– because you have a big gap between your ceremony and reception, you’re picture-crazy, or both. 

If you want a formal exit (like where all your guests hold sparklers) or a private dance at the end of the night, the 10 hour package is the way to go.

10 hours of coverage generally allows me to photograph:

• Getting ready photos
• First look (if you’re having one!)
• Wedding party & formal family photos 
• The entire ceremony
• The reception (Intros, cake cutting, speeches, formal dances)
• The entire night of your guests on the dance floor
• A formal exit or private dance 

Still need help figuring out how many hours of coverage you need? Book a free consult call and I’d be happy to help. 

Wanna learn more about pricing? Buzz right on over here!