When Should You Book Your Wedding Photographer? Hint: If you're reading this, the time is probably now.

One of the biggest questions we hear from newly engaged couples is…

“When should we book our wedding photographer?!”

It’s such a great question, and the answer might surprise you! When it comes to photographers (especially the experienced, in-demand ones you really want), the earlier the better! Here’s what you need to know!

🗓 The Short Answer

You should book your wedding photographer 12–18 months before your wedding!

This is especially true if:

• You’re getting married during peak wedding season (May–October)

• You want a popular weekend date or holiday weekend

• You’ve been eyeing a photographer whose work you’ve admired for a while (👋 hi, that’s us!)

A lot of couples are surprised to learn that photographers, just like venues, often book up a year or more in advance! And because our prices are super affordable, we get a ton of interest. It’s not unusual for us to have several couples reach out about the same date within hours! We can only hold the date for the first couple who books, which means we often have to turn others away. After wedding shows, our calendar fills up extra fast, so don’t wait!

💡 Why So Early?

Here’s why it makes such a difference to book early:

1. Dates Go Fast! Between high demand, affordable pricing, and wedding shows where we meet tons of couples, our schedule fills quickly!

   
   

2. You’ll Get the Full Experience! Booking early gives you time for an engagement session, to ask all the fun planning questions, and to lean on us for timeline help!

   
   

3. You Can Relax! Once your dream team of vendors is locked in, you can breathe easy and focus on the fun stuff like cake tastings and dress shopping! 🍰👗

   
   
   
   

📅 What If I’m Booking Late?

Don’t stress! If your wedding is coming up soon and you haven’t booked a photographer yet, reach out anyway! Sometimes we have last-minute openings or weekday elopement spots available!

🥂 Our Booking Timeline

Here’s how it works when you reach out:

• You tell us your date, venue, and vision!

• If we have availability, we’ll send over our pricing guide, answer your questions, and if we’re a match, we’ll send a proposal!

• Once you sign your contract and pay your retainer, your date is officially yours! 🎉

It’s that easy! Wedding planning should feel fun and stress-free, and that’s exactly what we want for you!

Final Thoughts

If you’ve already picked your date and venue, now is the perfect time to book your photographer! The sooner you lock in someone you love, the better! And if you’re thinking we might be the right fit, we’d absolutely love to hear from you!

✨ Let’s chat! Head over to our CONTACT PAGE to check availability and start planning your dream wedding photos!