How much does a wedding photographer cost in Durham?

Last updated: 4th Dec 2024

In 2020, for a two-hour wedding photoshoot in Durham, the average price you can expect to pay the photographer is approximately $967. On average a one-hour wedding shoot will cost $605 and a four-hour shoot will cost $1,693. Durham’s wedding photographer prices are 19% below the US national average. Similar average pricing applies to shoots in the following categories: wedding, bridal.

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Contents
  1. Comparison of average Durham wedding photographer costs by shoot duration
  2. Examples of recent wedding photoshoot jobs on Snappr in Durham, NC
  3. Compare the cost of hiring a wedding photographer to other cities in NC
  4. Comparison of different options for finding a wedding photographer in Durham
  5. Prices for other types of photographers in Durham

Comparison of average Durham wedding photographer costs by shoot duration

Compare average market rates to Snappr rates based on the length of the wedding shoot.

Shoot duration Typical market cost in Durham, NC Snappr cost - value package Snappr cost - premium package
1 hour photoshoot
$605
$89
$149
2 hour photoshoot
$967
$149
$249
3 hour photoshoot
$1,330
$209
$349
4 hour photoshoot
$1,693
$269
$449
5 hour photoshoot
$2,055
$329
$549
6 hour photoshoot
$2,418
$389
$649
8 hour photoshoot
$3,143
$509
$849
10 hour photoshoot
$3,869
$629
$1,049

Source: Proprietary algorithm that combines earnings data from government data for the area of Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (20500) with a sample of price quotes on the websites of wedding photographers.

Examples of Wedding Photos from Snappr Photographers

Examples of recent wedding photoshoot jobs on Snappr in Durham, NC

A snapshot of real-world wedding jobs that have been requested recently by folks in Durham and surrounding areas.

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Booked 17 days ago by Whitney

  • Duration: 7 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $829
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Booked 25 days ago by Mina

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $389
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Booked a month ago by Megan

  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $499
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Booked a month ago by Hannah

  • Duration: 2.5 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $334
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Booked a month ago by Tika

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $389
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Booked 8 months ago by Terra

  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $499
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Compare the cost of hiring a wedding photographer to other cities in NC

From most expensive to least expensive.

City Cost of 2 hour photoshoot
Raleigh, NC
$1,280
Greensboro, NC
$1,138
Durham, NC
$967
Charlotte, NC
$944
Asheville, NC
$821
State of NC
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Comparison of different options for finding a wedding photographer in Durham

The Photographer Cost Calculator is built by Snappr, the largest on-demand marketplace for photographers, including the largest network of on-demand wedding photographers in Durham. See how booking your wedding shoot with Snappr compares to common alternatives.

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