Dubbed as one of the best places to live, Tampa can serve as a beautiful backdrop for your big day. Whether you actually live here or are planning to just get married here, we hope this article is helpful for wedding day preparations in one of the most idyllic areas of the country.
Tampa is known as one of the more affordable metropolitan cities for couples to plan their nuptials. An average wedding costs $20,044 if you plan to get married in the Tampa-St.Petersburg-Clearwater areas. As you know, one of the key budgeting items will be creative services (i.e. a photographer and videographer.)
If you’re curious about the answer to this question “How much does wedding photography cost in Tampa?”, keep in mind that there are many different factors that play a role in wedding day budgets.
Pricing will vary depending on how many hours of coverage you receive, the size of the team of professionals, number of prints, and whether you add additional services like videography. There could also be additional fees that get added, like rights to footage or access to all of photos.
If you were to take an average, you would find that wedding photography costs between $2,000 and $4,000 in Tampa.
And if you choose to purchase videography, plan to spend another $2,000 to $4,000. But with Joy Photo and Video, you’ll get access to customizable offerings with much more cost-effective packages.
How Much Wedding Photography Costs in Tampa
Whether you’re interested in photo, video, or both---we have a team based in Tampa who are actively booking for 2023 weddings and available to help document your love story. To help with your research in answering "How much does wedding photography cost in Tampa?" here are the details on our most popular packages.
If you’re just seeking a photographer, here are options for photography for couples in Florida.
6-HOUR PHOTO PACKAGE: $1,000
· 1 Certified Photographer for 6 Hours
· 300-600 High-Res Edited Photos
· Digital Download & Delivery
· Private Online Gallery & Print Store
· All RAW Files
· 10" x 10" Linen Hardcover Album
· No Watermarks
· Copyright Release
8-HOUR PHOTO PACKAGE: $1,300
· 1 Certified Photographer for 8 Hours
· 400-800 High-Res Edited Photos
· Digital Download & Delivery
· Private Online Gallery & Print Store
· All RAW Files
· 10" x 10" Linen Hardcover Album
· No Watermarks
· Copyright Release
Pro Tip: You will see that we provide you with all the information. We know that it’s important for you to have appropriate expectations set since this is such an important part of your wedding day, so we don’t ‘surprise’ you with added costs after you’ve booked. For example, getting access to RAW files and copyrights are often a hidden fee with other photography companies but those are included as part of Joy Photo and Video services!
How Much Wedding Videography Costs in Tampa
If you’re interested in video services for your big day, we have a team based in Tampa who will make you feel like the star that you are!
Here are two options to select from and then you can browse our YouTube channel to see more video examples featuring real Joy couples.
6-HOUR VIDEO: $1,000
· 1 Certified Videographer for 6 Hours
· 3-6 Min. Edited HD Highlight Video
· 60 Sec. Teaser Video
· Audio of Vows & Speeches
· Digital Download & Delivery
· Private Online Gallery
· All RAW Files
· No Watermarks
· Copyright Release
8-HOUR VIDEO: $1,300
· 1 Certified Videographer for 8 Hours
· 4-8 Min. Edited HD Highlight Video
· 60 Sec. Teaser Video
· Audio of Vows & Speeches
· Digital Download & Delivery
· Private Online Gallery
· All RAW Files
· No Watermarks
· Copyright Release
Wedding Photography and Videography Costs in Tampa
If you’re interested in both photography and videography, one of the most cost-effective wedding planning tips is to investigate packages! A combo-package can provide you with both photo and video.
And if offered by the same company, like in our case, you will have a smoother experience because your vendor partners will work together. Many of our photographers and videographers have experience working as a team and they’ll have a vested interest in creating an impeccable and joyful customer experience.
6-HOUR COMBO PACKAGE: $2,000
· 1 Certified Photographer for 6 Hours
· 1 Certified Videographer for 6 Hours
· 300-600 High-Res Edited Photos
· 3-6 Min. Edited HD Highlight Video
· 60 Sec. Teaser Video
· Audio of Vows & Speeches
· Digital Download & Delivery
· Private Online Gallery & Print Store
· All RAW Files
· 10" x 10" Linen Hardcover Album
· No Watermarks
· Copyright Release
8-HOUR COMBO: $2,600
· 1 Certified Photographer for 8 Hours
· 1 Certified Videographer for 8 Hours
· 400-800 High-Res Edited Photos
· 4-8 Min. Edited HD Highlight Video
· 60 Sec. Teaser Video
· Audio of Vows & Speeches
· Digital Download & Delivery
· Private Online Gallery & Print Store
· All RAW Files
· 10" x 10" Linen Hardcover Album
· No Watermarks
· Copyright Release
In addition to these comprehensive packages, we also provide add-ons so that your wedding photo and video experience can be customized to meet your needs. Read about all of our packages and pricing details here and browse our Florida portfolios here.
Want more wedding tips? Check out this article from WeddingWire: The Tampa Wedding Guide to Getting Married in Florida.
[Photoshoot in the spotlight: Vanessa + Ethan in Tampa, Florida.]
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The Joy Team