When planning an event, we recognise that it can be easy to forget the importance of hiring a photographer to capture the big day, and the event photography pricing is just one of many factors needing your attention.

When you have such a long to-do list, photography can even seem insignificant, but in reality, photography is one of the best marketing tools available to you. It not only promotes your brand image, but it can also be used for marketing both at the event and later. 

However, we do not want to negate that finding the right photographer for your event can still be a time-consuming process. That is why we are here to provide you with a few tips on hiring the greatest photographer for your event, and ultimately getting the most for your money. 

Yet, in advance of delving straight into how much (or little!) your event photography will eat into your budget, let’s take a look at what you ought to be looking for in an event photographer. After all, event photography pricing is more than just a number – what we are really considering here is value.

 

 

What ought you be looking for in an event photographer?

Budget

Before you begin your search for the right photographer, set yourself a budget so that you know what is available to you within your price range. However, average photographer cost per hour can vary significantly, so it’s good to know what is out there. We will discuss what you can reasonably expect to pay a little later on.

 

Equipment

Whilst it is not always true that the better the equipment used to capture the photo, the better the photo will often turn out, a certain standard is undoubtedly required. It can, therefore, often work in your favour to do a deep dive and research the camera equipment that your photographer brings to the event. Not only the quality either – the range of equipment and accessories can also affect the end result a great deal. All these factors can affect your event photography pricing.

 

Knowledge and Practice 

That being said, an inexperienced photographer is not going to be able to offer you the best service no matter how technical their equipment is. 

Photography is an art that takes lots of practice, and if your photographer has a wealth of knowledge and experience then this is going to show in your final results.

You are going to want to know if your prospective photographer has previously worked on an event of your size. Let them know potential numbers and gauge whether their skill level matches your expectations.

Pro Tip: Always check a potential photographer’s portfolio or Instagram account to determine whether their style fits your event and see whether their previous work meets the standards of your expectations.

 

Insurance

Since your photographer is going to be attending an event with members of the public, it is integral to ensure that you are hiring a photographer with the correct insurance. If they do not have comprehensive liability insurance, then that is a red flag.

 

What’s Included

You should always get to know what you are paying for. We recommend opting for a comprehensive package that includes all of the fundamental event photography services under one price. All photography services should have an event photography pricing guide readily available for you.

 

 

Event Photography Pricing

Professional photography is often priced one of two ways – by the photo or by the hour.

Splento offers comprehensive event photography packages. 

You can often expect to pay £125 per hour for a full day of event photography in the UK, but Splento has a flat fee of £99 per hour. 

Splento takes as many photos as possible in each given hour and then selects the best ones to edit and deliver to you. Delivery is always within 24 hours. They will provide you with an online gallery, commercial use license and full, high-resolution photos.

If you would like to find out more about Splento’s event photography packages, compared to the rest of the market, then you can check out a comprehensive event photography pricing list here.