How much does a wedding photographer cost in San Diego?

Last updated: 18th Apr 2024

In 2020, for a two-hour wedding photoshoot in San Diego, the average price you can expect to pay the photographer is approximately $1,159. On average a one-hour wedding shoot will cost $724 and a four-hour shoot will cost $2,029. San Diego’s wedding photographer prices are 3% below the US national average. Similar average pricing applies to shoots in the following categories: wedding, bridal.

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Contents
  1. Comparison of average San Diego wedding photographer costs by shoot duration
  2. Examples of recent wedding photoshoot jobs on Snappr in San Diego, CA
  3. Compare the cost of hiring a wedding photographer to other cities in CA
  4. Comparison of different options for finding a wedding photographer in San Diego
  5. Prices for other types of photographers in San Diego

Comparison of average San Diego wedding photographer costs by shoot duration

Compare average market rates to Snappr rates based on the length of the wedding shoot.

Shoot duration Typical market cost in San Diego, CA Snappr cost - value package Snappr cost - premium package
1 hour photoshoot
$724
$89
$149
2 hour photoshoot
$1,159
$149
$249
3 hour photoshoot
$1,594
$209
$349
4 hour photoshoot
$2,029
$269
$449
5 hour photoshoot
$2,463
$329
$549
6 hour photoshoot
$2,898
$389
$649
8 hour photoshoot
$3,767
$509
$849
10 hour photoshoot
$4,637
$629
$1,049

Source: Proprietary algorithm that combines earnings data from government data for the area of San Diego-Carlsbad, CA (41740) with a sample of price quotes on the websites of wedding photographers.

Examples of Wedding Photos from Snappr Photographers

Examples of recent wedding photoshoot jobs on Snappr in San Diego, CA

A snapshot of real-world wedding jobs that have been requested recently by folks in San Diego and surrounding areas.

Snappr motif Wedding shoot in San Diego

Booked 2 hours ago by Thalia

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $699
Snappr motif Wedding shoot in Chula Vista

Booked 3 hours ago by Michelle

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $699
Snappr motif Wedding shoot in Coronado

Booked 4 hours ago by Rebecca

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $699
Snappr motif Wedding shoot in Encinitas

Booked 10 hours ago by Feldster

  • Duration: 8 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $2349
Snappr motif Wedding shoot in Santee

Booked 2 days ago by Alec

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $699
Snappr motif Wedding shoot in Escondido

Booked 3 days ago by Issac

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $699
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Compare the cost of hiring a wedding photographer to other cities in CA

From most expensive to least expensive.

City Cost of 2 hour photoshoot
Los Angeles, CA
$1,734
San Francisco, CA
$1,555
San Jose, CA
$1,322
San Diego, CA
$1,159
Oxnard, CA
$1,159
Riverside, CA
$1,133
Sacramento, CA
$1,002
State of CA
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Comparison of different options for finding a wedding photographer in San Diego

The Photographer Cost Calculator is built by Snappr, the largest on-demand marketplace for photographers, including the largest network of on-demand wedding photographers in San Diego. See how booking your wedding shoot with Snappr compares to common alternatives.

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Prices for other types of photographers in San Diego

The Photographer Cost Calculator can also tell you average prices for other types of shoots in San Diego.