How Much Does a Wedding Photographer and Videographer Cost in Perth?

Couples ask me this in almost every first enquiry: “realistically, what are we going to spend on photography and videography?” It's a fair question, and it's one a lot of Perth studios dance around with “packages from $X” teasers that don't tell you what's actually included. I'd rather give you real numbers, so here's an honest breakdown of what wedding photography and videography costs in Perth in 2026, and what you should expect at each price point.

What Actually Drives the Price

Before the numbers, it helps to know what you're really paying for. Every quote you get — from me or anyone else — comes down to the same handful of factors:

• Hours of coverage (a 6-hour block covers getting-ready-to-first-dance; a full 10-hour day covers everything through to your send-off)

• How many photographers or videographers are on the day (a single shooter versus a second shooter or a two-person film crew)

• Editing style and turnaround (hand-edited, colour-graded galleries and films take longer than automated presets)

• What you receive afterwards (digital gallery only, versus an album, versus a full cinematic film plus a highlight reel)

• Season and day of week (Perth's peak wedding season — October through April — books out fastest, and Saturdays carry a premium over Friday or Sunday dates)

• Travel (Perth metro is usually included; Margaret River, the Swan Valley's outer wineries, or Rottnest often carry a travel fee)

Perth Wedding Photography Prices in 2026

Across Perth, wedding photography generally falls into three tiers. These are realistic, inclusion-based ranges rather than “starting from” headline prices.

Essentials — roughly $1,800 to $2,800. Typically 5 to 6 hours of coverage, one photographer, a fully edited online gallery, and no album. This suits an intimate wedding, elopement, or a couple who mainly wants ceremony and reception coverage rather than the full getting-ready-to-dancefloor day.

Full Day — roughly $3,200 to $4,800. This is where most Perth couples land. Usually 8 to 10 hours of coverage, one lead photographer (sometimes with a second shooter for larger guest lists), 400 to 600+ edited high-resolution images, and an online gallery. Some packages at this tier include a small printed album or USB.

Premium — $5,000 and up. Full-day or multi-day coverage, two photographers as standard, a designed and printed album, engagement or pre-wedding shoot included, and faster turnaround. This tier suits larger weddings (120+ guests), multiple locations in one day, or couples who want an heirloom album without paying for it separately.

A second shooter, when it's not already bundled in, typically adds $500 to $1,200 depending on hours.

Perth Wedding Videography Prices in 2026

Videography pricing follows a similar shape, though the biggest swing in price usually comes down to editing style and deliverables rather than hours alone.

Essentials — roughly $1,500 to $2,500. Around 4 to 6 hours of coverage (ceremony plus speeches), a single videographer, and a highlight film in the 3 to 6 minute range. Raw ceremony footage is sometimes an add-on rather than included.

Full Day — roughly $2,800 to $4,500. 8 to 10 hours of coverage, a cinematic highlight film (usually 5 to 10 minutes), and often a short “teaser” cut. Many studios at this tier include drone footage where the venue allows it.

Premium — $5,000 and up. Two videographers, full ceremony and speech edits in addition to the highlight film, drone coverage as standard, and a same-day edit — a short, music-cut video shown to guests at the reception the same night. A same-day edit specifically requires an extra editor on-site working during the reception, which is why it's usually a $1,000+ add-on rather than a base inclusion.

Elopement and Micro Wedding Pricing in Perth

Not every wedding needs 10 hours of coverage. Elopements and micro weddings (roughly 2 to 30 guests) are a growing part of what I shoot in Perth, and they carry their own pricing bracket rather than being a scaled-down version of a full package. A 2 to 3 hour elopement session — a courthouse ceremony, a Kings Park lookout, or a small gathering at Cottesloe — typically runs $900 to $1,800 for photography, or $1,600 to $2,600 for combined photography and a short film. You still get fully edited images and, if you want one, a compact highlight video; you're simply paying for hours and deliverables that match a smaller day rather than a full wedding timeline.

A Real Example: What Roughly $4,000 Buys You in Perth

Numbers are easier to picture with an example. A genuinely representative $4,000 combined photography and videography package for a Perth wedding at this tier usually looks something like:

• 8 hours of coverage, one photographer and one videographer on the day

• 450 to 550 fully edited, high-resolution images delivered via an online gallery

• A 5 to 7 minute cinematic highlight film

• Ceremony and speeches captured in full on video, even if only the highlights make the final edit

• 6 to 10 week delivery timeline

• A 20 to 30% deposit to secure the date, balance due before or shortly after the wedding

What's usually not included at this price: a printed album, drone footage, a same-day edit, or a second shooter — each of those is a genuine add-on, not something to expect bundled in by default. If a quote at this price promises all of the above as standard, it's worth asking how.

Combined Photography and Videography Packages

If you want both, booking them as a bundle from one studio is almost always cheaper than hiring two separate businesses — and it means your photographer and videographer are working with each other rather than around each other on the day. In Perth, combined full-day packages typically run from $5,500 to $8,500 depending on hours, team size and deliverables, which is usually a genuine saving of 10 to 20% compared to booking each service separately.

There's a practical reason bundling works better than most couples expect, beyond the discount: a photographer and videographer who already know how the other works can share a timeline, stay out of each other's shots, and hand off “quiet” moments to whichever camera is better positioned. We've written before about why couples choose to hire both a photographer and videographer together if you want the fuller case for it.

Costs Couples Often Forget to Budget For

• Second shooter or second videographer — $500 to $1,200

• Printed album — $400 to $1,500+ depending on size, cover and page count

• Drone footage — often $200 to $500 if not bundled in, and subject to venue and CASA restrictions

• Same-day edit — $1,000 to $1,800, since it requires a dedicated on-site editor

• Engagement or pre-wedding shoot — $300 to $800 if not included in your package

• Travel outside the Perth metro area — Margaret River, Bunbury or Rottnest weddings commonly add a travel fee

• Extra hours on the day — usually charged at an hourly rate if your celebration runs long

• Raw or extended footage — some videographers charge separately for the full, unedited ceremony and speeches beyond the highlight film

How to Compare Quotes Properly

The cheapest quote and the best value quote are rarely the same thing. When you're comparing photographers or videographers, look past the headline number and ask:

• How many hours are actually covered, start to finish?

• Is a second shooter included, or an optional extra?

• How many final edited images or minutes of film will you receive?

• Is the ceremony filmed and photographed in full, including speeches?

• What's the delivery timeline — weeks or months?

• Will the same person who meets you be the one shooting your wedding?

We touched on this in more depth in why the cheapest quote isn't always the best value — it's worth a read before you sign anything.

When to Book, and What Deposit to Expect

Most Perth photographers and videographers ask for a deposit of 20 to 30% to secure your date, with the balance due before or shortly after the wedding. Popular dates — particularly Saturdays in spring and autumn — are typically booked 12 to 18 months out, so if you have a venue and date locked in, it's worth getting quotes early rather than waiting until a few months before.

A Note on How We Price Things

I'd rather you book the right fit than the cheapest option that leaves you disappointed with what you get back. That's why every Genesis Films quote lays out exactly what's included — hours, number of shooters, what you'll receive, and when — before you commit to anything. If you're weighing up your options and want a straight answer on what your specific day would cost, get in touch and I'll walk you through it honestly.