Short answer: with me, wedding photography in Adelaide starts at $2,100 for 4 hours, and a wedding film starts at $2,000. Where you land depends on two things: how much of the day you want covered, and whether you want photo, film or both.
That's the quick version. Here's how to actually work out what you need, so you're not paying for hours you don't use or missing the moments you care about.
What wedding photography costs in Adelaide
These are my current starting prices, all in AUD:
Engagement / Couples Session: About an hour, somewhere you love, from $450
Entry Coverage: 4 hours of photography, from $2,100
The Half Day: 6 hours of photography, from $2,700
The Full Story: 8 hours of photography, from $3,400
Wedding Film, highlight: 4 hours, 3 to 5 minute film, from $2,000
Wedding Film, full story: 6 hours, 5 to 7 minute film, from $2,900
Wedding Film, entire experience: 8 hours, 7 to 10 minute film, from $3,600
Every package can be shaped around your day. Full details live on the Investment page.
How many hours do you actually need?
This is the question that moves the price the most, so it's worth thinking about properly.
4 hours suits a short and sweet day: ceremony, family photos, a relaxed couple session and the start of the reception.
6 hours is the one most couples book. It picks up the last of getting ready, the ceremony, portraits, speeches and the first dance.
8 hours is the whole story, from the nervous laugh while you get ready to the dance floor at 11pm.
A good rule: map out your day first, then add 30 minutes of breathing room. Run sheets always slide a little, and you don't want your photographer leaving right as the speeches start.
Photo, film or both?
Photos give you the moments. Film gives you the voices, the vows, the speech that made everyone cry and the way your nan moved on the dance floor.
If you're torn, book both with one crew. One team for photo and video means less fuss on the day, fewer people to brief, and one story told start to finish instead of two crews bumping into each other.
The add-ons worth knowing about
Second photographer: $1,050 for 6 hours or $1,350 for 8 hours. Great for big guest lists or when you're getting ready in two different places.
Drone coverage: $400. Worth it at vineyards, the coast and the Adelaide Hills.
Wedding album: from $750.
Extra coverage: $350 per hour.
Raw footage: on request.
What's included either way
A private online gallery to share with family and friends.
Films shot in 4K, colour graded, with one round of minor changes.
Your film lands within 4 to 8 weeks.
How booking works
Send your date and venue through the contact page. I'll come back with availability and the pricing guide.
Sign your contract and pay a $500 deposit to lock it in.
The balance is due one month before the wedding.
One honest tip: Saturdays in spring and autumn go first. If your date is set, it's worth checking it sooner rather than later.
Quick answers
Is it cheaper to book photo and video together? It's simpler, and you avoid paying two separate businesses for overlapping hours. Ask for a combined quote and compare.
Do you travel outside Adelaide? Yes. I cover the Adelaide Hills, the Barossa, McLaren Vale, the coast and anywhere in Australia.
What if we only want photos of the ceremony? Entry Coverage (4 hours) is the shortest package and covers the ceremony, family photos and couple portraits comfortably.
Ready to see if your date's free? Check your date here.