6 hours
The Photo Story
$2,895Starting collection · USD
The vows, the people, the feeling.
- One photographer
- 350+ selected edited photographs
- Private gallery + personal printing rights
- 20 sneak peeks in 48 hours · full gallery in 4 weeks
2026 PRICING GUIDE
Wedding Photographer Cost in Los Angeles (2026)
Wedding photographer cost in Los Angeles from $2,895: 6 hours, 350+ edited photos.
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Los Angeles? In 2026 most LA couples pay $2,400–$3,500 for six to eight hours. My Rockstar Wedding wedding photographer cost in Los Angeles starts at $2,895 for six hours and 350+ edited photos.
Check date & price- Written agreement before booking
- Total price before you sign
- 20 sneak peeks in 48 hours
- Ceremony + speeches in every wedding film
- One team for photo + film
SERVICE FACTS
Wedding photographer cost in Los Angeles: price and delivery
My Rockstar Wedding confirms your team, hours, deliverables and total price in writing before you book.
| Service | Wedding photographer cost in Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| Location | Los Angeles, CA |
| Starting price | $2,895 · The Photo Story |
| Coverage | 6 hours · 1 photographer |
| Delivery | 20 sneak peeks in 48 hours · full gallery in 4 weeks |
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HOW TO BOOK
Three clear steps.
- 01
Send date and venue.
Tell us the date, the venue and the moments you want kept.
- 02
Get your agreement.
Your team, hours, deliverables and total price, in writing.
- 03
Sign and lock the date.
The date is yours once the agreement is signed.
What Los Angeles wedding photographers charge in 2026
| Tier | Typical starting price | What you usually get |
|---|---|---|
| Budget studios | $1,500–$2,000 | 5–6 hours, 1 photographer, limited editing |
| Mid-market | $2,400–$3,500 | 6–8 hours, 1 photographer, 350–500 edited photos |
| Premium cinematic studios | $3,500–$6,000+ | 6–10 hours, often 2 photographers, film or editorial add-ons |
| My Rockstar Wedding | from $2,895 | 6 hours, 350+ edited photos, 20 sneak peeks in 48 hours |
Based on published starting prices of 30+ Los Angeles studios checked on October 27, 2026. Final quotes vary by date, hours and team.
What moves the price up or down
- Hours of coverage — the single biggest factor (about $350–$400 per extra hour in LA).
- A second photographer for large guest counts or simultaneous getting-ready.
- Saturday dates in April–October and holiday weekends.
- Travel, parking and permits (Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, State Parks).
- Albums, film photography and rush delivery.
Is $3,500 or $4,000 a lot for a wedding photographer?
In Los Angeles it is a normal mid-market price for 8 hours. Under $1,500 usually means fewer hours, less editing or a newer photographer. Over $6,000 usually means two photographers, film or a luxury studio brand.
Compare what is included per hour, not just the headline number: hours, number of edited photos, sneak-peek timing and who exactly shows up.
How to save without losing the photos you care about
- Book 6 hours and start coverage an hour before the ceremony.
- Bundle photo + video with one team (our combo saves $695).
- Choose a Friday or Sunday date.
- Keep portraits close to the venue to avoid travel time.
- Ask for an itemized quote so you can drop what you do not need.
6 hours
The Photo + Film Story
$5,495Starting collection · USD
Two perspectives. One beautifully told story.
- One photographer + one videographer
- 350+ photos + 4–5-minute highlight
- Separate ceremony + speech edits
- 60-second vertical teaser for Reels / TikTok
- Bundle saving: $695 vs. booking separately
8 hours
The Full Photo Story
$3,895Starting collection · USD
A little more room for everything.
- One photographer
- 500+ selected edited photographs
- Private gallery + personal printing rights
- 20 sneak peeks in 48 hours · full gallery in 4 weeks
INSTANT ESTIMATE
Your price in three taps.
Locked in writing before you book.
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Good to know.
How much does a wedding photographer cost in LA?
Most Los Angeles couples spend $2,400–$3,500 for 6–8 hours. Budget options start around $1,500; premium studios charge $3,500–$6,000+. My Rockstar Wedding starts at $2,895.
Is paying $1,000 for wedding photography too much?
No — in Los Angeles $1,000 usually buys about two hours, which fits a courthouse wedding or elopement (ours is $1,195 for 2 hours).
What is a realistic budget for a wedding photographer?
Plan roughly 10–12% of the wedding budget, or $2,500–$4,000 for a full Los Angeles wedding day.
Do you charge travel in Los Angeles?
Travel within 20 miles of Studio City is a flat $95 per team member; farther locations are quoted upfront in your agreement.
YOUR PEOPLE. YOUR ENERGY. YOUR STORY.
Ready to make it loud?
Send the date, place and kind of coverage you want. We’ll reply with availability and a clear starting plan.