How Much Does a Wedding Photographer Cost in Ireland 2026?

Prices in Ireland shift with season, coverage hours and experience. Many couples spend between €1,800 and €4,500 for a full day. Some go lower if they book shorter coverage or a weekday date. A couple planning a wedding in Meath might pay about €2,800 for a photographer or for a team who stays from morning to the first dance. It depends on travel, style and editing time. If you want a clearer idea for your own date, you can always request a price guide from our studio.

The biggest factors tend to be hours of coverage, experience and travel. Longer days cost more because the editing workload scales with every extra hour. Photographers with strong demand or a clear creative style often charge higher rates. Travel can also make a difference. A Kerry or Donegal celebration sometimes requires a hotel the night before, which adds cost. Meanwhile, a ceremony in Meath or Louth might involve very little travel, keeping things simpler. Every photographer prices their work differently, but these three elements appear often when couples compare quotes.

A typical package includes full day coverage, a digital gallery, and editing of every selected image. Some photographers include engagement sessions or next day shoots. Albums or prints are usually optional upgrades. Many couples choose a package that starts in the morning and continues to the first dance. Prices vary by hours of coverage, travel and extras like film.

Full day coverage helps couples who want photos from prep to the dance floor. It captures reactions, speeches and evening moments that shorter coverage might miss.

Irish photographers often deliver galleries in 4 to 8 weeks, but this shifts during busy seasons. Some send previews in a week.

Most Irish photographers open bookings twelve to eighteen months ahead. If you have a summer weekend date you might need to book even sooner. Some couples book right after choosing their venue to keep things simple. It is common for the popular dates in June and July to fill first. If your timeline is tight you might still find someone for a midweek or off-season date.

It can help if you want prep in two locations or have more than 100 guests. It gives more angles and reactions during key moments. Many couples feel it adds depth to the final gallery. A second photographer often captures small stories happening on the edges, like guests arriving early or children dancing before the adults join in. It’s especially helpful when morning prep happens in two different locations. While it’s not essential, some photographers say their larger weddings look more balanced with a second perspective. The price varies, it might add €300 to €800 to the total, depending on the team.

Digital galleries are fast and easy to share. Albums stick around in a way digital galleries don’t. You can pick them up, flick through them and actually feel the day again. Most photographers offer upgrades that start around €300 and climb higher depending on the size and the finish you choose.

A typical package includes full day coverage, a digital gallery, planning support and editing of every selected image. Some photographers include engagement sessions or next day shoots. Albums or prints are usually optional upgrades. Many couples choose a package that starts in the morning and continues to the first dance. Prices vary by hours of coverage, travel and extras like film.

Some couples feel film completes the story of their wedding. It offers sound, movement and a different type of emotion that still photos cannot bring on their own. Irish videographers often work with photographers as a team. For example, a couple marrying in Meath might add a simple highlight film and find it fits well with their photo package. Highlight films in Ireland often cost €1,000 to €4,000, depending on style.