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Wedding Photography Pricing in Columbus

Award-winning wedding & event photography in Florida, Ohio, Illinois, Colorado, Texas, and New York. Proudly serving Columbus and surrounding areas.

Photography Investment In Columbus

Build the wedding photography package that fits your day. Most weddings book 6 to 10 hours of coverage; we also shoot single sessions like engagements, family portraits, and corporate headshots, usually 1 to 3 hours. Every package includes a pre-event consultation, professional editing of every delivered image, a private high-resolution online gallery, and full print release. Candid Studios serves clients across Columbus, from intimate ceremonies to grand ballroom weddings. Our team travels throughout the region at no extra charge.

Packages from $995.

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How Many Hours Do I Need?
Event TypeRecommended Hours
Elopement / intimate ceremony2–3 hours
Small wedding (under 50 guests)4–5 hours
Medium wedding (50–150 guests)Most Booked5–7 hours
Full wedding (150+ guests)8–9 hours
Full-day coverage9–10 hours

Most Candid Studios weddings book 6 hours. Four to seven hours covers the large majority of the celebrations we shoot.

These are guidelines. Your timeline, venue count, and coverage needs may vary. Our team will help you choose the right package during your free consultation.

Choose Your Coverage

Every package includes professional editing, a private online gallery, 30-day online access after delivery, lifetime home-server storage, and a planning consultation.

Shorter Coverage

Short

Short coverage; three hours available at the same base price

Investment from

$995

2 hours of coverage

or split into 3 payments, no extra cost


  • 2 hours of photography coverage
  • One lead photographer
  • Every delivered image professionally edited
  • Lifetime storage & backup of every file
  • All original RAW photo files included
  • Private online gallery with full print release
  • Pre-event planning consultation
  • Delivery available online for 30 days after delivery, then archived for life on our home server
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Ceremony

Ceremony coverage

Investment from

$995

3 hours of coverage

or split into 3 payments, no extra cost


  • 3 hours of photography coverage
  • One lead photographer
  • Every delivered image professionally edited
  • Lifetime storage & backup of every file
  • All original RAW photo files included
  • Private online gallery with full print release
  • Pre-event planning consultation
  • Delivery available online for 30 days after delivery, then archived for life on our home server
Get a Proposal

Intimate

Elopements & smaller celebrations

Investment from

$1,195

4 hours of coverage

or split into 3 payments, no extra cost


  • 4 hours of photography coverage
  • One lead photographer
  • Every delivered image professionally edited
  • Lifetime storage & backup of every file
  • All original RAW photo files included
  • Private online gallery with full print release
  • Pre-event planning consultation
  • Delivery available online for 30 days after delivery, then archived for life on our home server
Get a Proposal

Full Celebration

Most Popular

Essential

Our most-booked coverage

Investment from

$1,695

6 hours of coverage

or split into 3 payments, no extra cost


  • 6 hours of photography coverage
  • One lead photographer
  • Every delivered image professionally edited
  • Lifetime storage & backup of every file
  • All original RAW photo files included
  • Private online gallery with full print release
  • Pre-event planning consultation
  • Delivery available online for 30 days after delivery, then archived for life on our home server
Get a Proposal

Signature

Full-day coverage

Investment from

$2,095

8 hours of coverage

or split into 3 payments, no extra cost


  • 8 hours of photography coverage
  • One lead photographer
  • Every delivered image professionally edited
  • Lifetime storage & backup of every file
  • All original RAW photo files included
  • Private online gallery with full print release
  • Pre-event planning consultation
  • Delivery available online for 30 days after delivery, then archived for life on our home server
Get a Proposal

Luxury

Extended wedding-day coverage

Investment from

$2,545

10 hours of coverage

or split into 3 payments, no extra cost


  • 10 hours of photography coverage
  • One lead photographer
  • Every delivered image professionally edited
  • Lifetime storage & backup of every file
  • All original RAW photo files included
  • Private online gallery with full print release
  • Pre-event planning consultation
  • Delivery available online for 30 days after delivery, then archived for life on our home server
Get a Proposal

Planning Something Different?

Destination weddings, multi-day celebrations, and shorter gatherings in Columbus are all welcome. We tailor every package to your day, and offer a la carte coverage at $425/hr (three-hour minimum) when a set package is not the right fit.

Request a Custom Quote

Payment Plan

50% due at signing · 50% due the day of your event.

Prefer to spread it out? Split the balance into two payments before your event instead, at no extra cost.

Delivery Timeline

Recent average: about 4 weeks photos · about 7 weeks video

Rushed add-on: 72 hrs photos · 2 weeks video

Frequently Asked Questions

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