Joy photographers and videographers are located across the Sunshine State, from Orlando to Jacksonville. Today, we’re going to focus on Miami. Miami has an eclectic vibe, deep foundations steeped in culture, and plenty to eat, see, and do! It’s easy to see why it’s called the “Magic City” and is one of our favorite parts of the Sunshine State, especially for weddings.
If you’re planning a wedding, we know that finances are top of mind. What’s “worth” dedicating your hard-earned money toward? Where should you splurge and where should you save? With the rising costs in today’s economy, we know that our couples are cognizant of the investment made to bring their big day to life.
Whether you’re local to the area or choosing to have a “destimation wedding” in South Florida, one of the most frequently asked questions is “How much does wedding photography cost in Miami?”
Before we dive in, let’s look at what it takes to host a wedding in Miami. According to the Knot: “Miami is one of the most expensive cities in the country to wed, with an average wedding cost of $30,800, well above the national average of $28,000. Spring weddings, particularly in the months of March and May, are most popular in Miami. Couples host an average of 100 guests at their Miami weddings.”
As you begin to dive into research about the financial aspects of wedding planning, you will find that most couples spend 12-15% of their budget on photography and videography. (Wondering about the biggest chunk of the costs? An estimated 40% goes towards venue and catering.)
The Price of Wedding Photography in Miami
Let’s jump in to help answer your question “How much does wedding photography cost in Miami?”
If you’re getting married in Miami, the price of creative services will vary based on multiple factors. This could depend on how long you have coverage for, required travel fees, the number of shooters, and whether digital or physical prints will be included. There might also be different prices for rights to your files, or if you will get access to all of your raw photos or video footage.
So “How much does wedding photography cost in Miami?” In general, wedding photography costs between $2,000 and $4,000 in Miami. And if you choose to add videography, it will be an additional $2,000 to $4,000.
At Joy Photo and Video, we take pride in providing high-quality services with customizable packages which helps make it more affordable for our couples. To give you an idea of our prices, here are some of our most popular options for wedding photography and videography in Florida:
A Joy photography package will cost $1,600. This includes coverage for 6 hours, 300+ HD photos, a digital album, and all raw files. (Raw files are important because other companies charge more for photos which you don’t purchase. Getting access to the files, along with full rights, allows you to have access to print photos later on your own.)
If you’re interested in just having Joy videography then that will cost $1,600. This includes coverage for 6 hours, a 3+ minute HD highlight video. You will also receive all raw files with full rights.
A Signature Photo+Video Package provides a bundle of both photo and video and will cost $2,800. You will receive 6 hours of coverage, 300+ HD photos, and a digital album. You will also receive a 3+ minute HD highlight video with all raw files without watermarks and full rights. (This is one of our most popular packages because it provides both services.)
A Signature Plus Photo+Video Package will bundle both photo and video for $3,600. You will get 8 hours of coverage, ~400 HD photos, a digital album, and a photo album. You will also receive a ~4 minute HD highlight video with all raw files (without watermarks) and full rights.
A Micro-wedding Photo+Video Package will cost $2,000. You will receive 4 hours of coverage, 200+ HD photos, a 2+ minute HD highlight video with all raw files and full rights (without watermarks), and a digital album.
We have plenty of customizable options and can provide services for 2-10 hours, depending on what you need. You can also add-on additional services, like a livestream of your ceremony or drone footage. If you decide to work with us, we’ll partner with you to customize packages to help bring your wedding to life.
We hope this helped provide clarity in case you’ve been wondering “How much does wedding photography cost in Miami?” If you have any other questions, get answers to FAQs and then connect with us here. It’s our greatest pleasure to bring joy to our engaged couples.
[Photoshoot in the spotlight: Charlene and Anthony in Miami, Florida.]
Choose Joy,
The Joy Team