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A good photographer has a strong portfolio in the genre you need and a contract covering delivery, image count, cancellation, copyright and usage rights. Typical UK ranges are £180–£450 for a portrait session, £1,500–£4,000 for wedding coverage and £600–£1,800 for a corporate half-day. Scope, travel, licensing and retouching all move the total.
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Price level
Portraits SEK 2,500–4,500, weddings SEK 18,000–45,000, corporate half-day SEK 6,000–18,000. Product shot SEK 200–600 per image.
When should you hire a photographer?
Weddings and christenings, family portraits, graduations, new team photos for a website, product shots for a shop, conferences and PR. Book a wedding photographer as soon as you have the date — summer Saturdays and bank holiday weekends in England and Wales go 9–12 months ahead, and popular Scottish venues book out just as fast.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Booking the cheapest without looking at the portfolio. The style may be completely wrong for what you want, and a wedding doesn't come back.
- Assuming raw files are included. The photographer normally keeps the raws and you get high-resolution JPEGs; raws cost extra and must be in the contract.
- Forgetting to clarify usage rights. Photos for an internal presentation are one thing, photos for a national ad campaign quite another, and the price differs accordingly.
- Leaving the wedding photographer to the last minute — the best are often booked a year ahead.
- Buying a suspiciously cheap product-photo package without seeing comparable work or confirming retouching and usage rights.
Checklist before you hire
- Ask for a portfolio from similar assignments (wedding ≠ product photographer)
- Get a written contract with delivery time, number of images and any travel charges
- Sort out copyright and usage rights — the photographer normally retains copyright
- For weddings: book 6–12 months ahead, especially for summer Saturdays
- Ask about backup routines for files (most pros shoot to dual cards)
- Clarify how many revisions are included in portrait and corporate work
- Confirm public liability insurance — most venues ask to see the certificate
- For drone work, check the photographer holds the CAA operator ID and flyer ID for the flight
Frequently asked questions
What's normally included in a wedding package?
Typically 8–10 hours of coverage, 300–600 edited images in high-resolution JPEG, an online gallery and print rights for personal use. Add-ons usually include a pre-wedding shoot, a second photographer, an album and rush delivery. Raw files are rarely included without an extra fee.
Who owns the images after a shoot?
Under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 the photographer owns the copyright unless the contract assigns it to you. The Intellectual Property Office explains the detail. Your licence should state whether use covers personal sharing, social media, your website, print or advertising.
How long does delivery take after a shoot?
Portrait and family: 1–3 weeks. Weddings: 4–8 weeks, longer in peak season. Corporate: 1–2 weeks. Rush delivery in 3–5 days is usually available at a 20–40% surcharge. Always have the delivery date written into the contract.
Can I post the photos on social media?
Usually yes if your personal-use licence allows it; commercial use must match the agreed licence. Businesses should also get model releases where identifiable people appear in advertising, and consider UK GDPR obligations when photographing staff, customers or children.
Do I need hair and makeup for a corporate shoot?
For polished headshots it keeps a team looking consistent, and many photographers can add a stylist to the quote. Ask whether the fee covers a set number of people, touch-ups through the session, travel and kit.
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