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Wedding Photographer cost in Los Angeles, CA

A typical Wedding Photographer figure in Los Angeles is about $3,500 per wedding, about 25% above the national figure of $2,800.

Typical cost

Typical in Los Angeles

$3,500

per wedding

Fair price range: $1,875 to $6,875

On the low end
$1,875
On the high end
$6,875

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Los Angeles. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.8%past year

Up 9.3%over five years

How prices for photographers and photo processing have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Photographers and photo processing, CUUR0000SERD02), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Hours
  2. Second shooter
  3. Album
  4. Experience
  5. Travel

Ways to pay less

  1. Limit coverage hours
  2. Skip the album at first
  3. Ask about weekday rates
  4. Use a second shooter only if needed
  5. Get a shot list

Wedding Photographer in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Los Angeles, CA$3,500
$1,875 to $6,875
National typical$2,800
$1,500 to $5,500
Huntington Beach, CA$3,470
$1,860 to $6,820
Pasadena, CA$3,470
$1,860 to $6,820
Thousand Oaks, CA$3,530
$1,890 to $6,930
Seattle, WA$3,375
$1,810 to $6,630
Alexandria, VA$3,445
$1,845 to $6,765

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Questions people ask

Wedding Photographer in Los Angeles: what does it cost?

In Los Angeles, CA, Wedding Photographer typically costs about $3,500 per wedding, with most prices between $1,875 and $6,875.

Why is Los Angeles higher than the national price?

Prices in Los Angeles run about 25% above the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.