Wedding
Photography

Generally,  the minimum time to book a photographer is 3 hours.   Because of overhead costs,  transport, insurance, equipment costs, there will always be a minimum charge.   Expect that to be €450 Euro for 3 hours.

But generally photographer charge for a 1/2 day coverage,  full-day coverage, or extended coverage which includes dancing.

If the Groom is getting ready in the same hotel as the Bride, they it is easy.   

If the Groom lives within 15 mins of the Bride then it is easy.

Sometimes you can call to the Grooms house first on the way to the Bride, but it means the Grooms Party needs to be ready early.

Sometimes,  you can book a second photographer to cover the Grooms Preperation.

Yes,   Albums are not cheap and expect to be surprised at their cost.   This is because they need to be designed and approved first and that can take time.    

They also need to be colour corrected and density corrected, so they all look well together on a page.

There is the printing costs,  which will he more than usual, as it is a once off print and unique to you.

And there is postage. 

Yes,  for a wedding a deposit of €100 is fine.

Some photographers will charge €300 0r €400.

Always ask is the deposit refundable or what are the conditions of cancellation.  It can happen. 

It is worth the cost of taking out wedding insurance just in case there is a family issue or accident at the time of a wedding.

Some hotels or venues will give the photographer and videographer dinner when you are having your dinner.   

Many Hotels and Venues will offer the bar food options.

It is good practice to offer the photograph/videographer a bar dinner as otherwise they will add it onto the general bill.