What questions should you ask a wedding photographer about packages and pricing?

Ask for a clear breakdown of each package. You want to know exactly how many hours of coverage you get, how many edited photos you receive, and whether that includes an album, a digital gallery, or prints. Ask whether the package includes a pre-wedding shoot, and if so, whether those photos are edited and delivered separately. Ask what happens if your day runs longer than planned. Some photographers charge by the hour for extra time, so ask how that works and whether you can decide on the day.

Ask whether travel to your venue is included, and if not, what the extra cost would be. If your wedding is far from where they live, ask whether they need a hotel the night before, and whether that is included. Ask about payment terms, such as how much you pay to book and when the balance is due. Ask whether the price includes a second shooter, and if not, what it would cost to add one. Ask about cancellation and rescheduling terms, so you know your options if plans change. Ask whether the album is designed by the photographer or by you, and whether you get a digital copy of the album design. Finally, ask what happens if you want more photos than the package includes, and how extra images are priced.