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How Much Does a Wedding Photographer Cost in Dallas?
What 8 Dallas-Fort Worth photographers charge on their own price pages, what the national studies say, and where Small Hour sits.
Short answer
What does a Dallas wedding photographer cost?
Dallas-Fort Worth photographers who publish their prices charge $800 to $2,200 for two to four hours, $2,000 to $6,000 for five or six hours, and $2,200 to $8,000 for seven or eight hours. The Knot, WeddingWire, and Zola publish no Dallas-only average; nationally, The Knot's Real Weddings Study puts it at $3,000, and $2,000 for weddings of up to 50 guests. Small Hour's collections cost $1,200 to $2,750 for 3 to 6 hours, and additional hours are $450 each.
Dallas wedding photography prices by coverage
Each range runs from the lowest to the highest package price that 8 Dallas-Fort Worth studios publish for that much coverage, read on September 22, 2026. Many photographers only quote on request, so treat these as published prices, not an average.
| Coverage | DFW published | Small Hour |
|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 hours | $800–$2,200 | $1,200–$1,650 |
| Packages from 4 DFW studios. | ||
| 5 to 6 hours | $2,000–$6,000 | $2,200–$2,750 |
| Packages from 6 DFW studios. | ||
| 7 to 8 hours | $2,200–$8,000 | $3,200–$3,650 |
| Packages from 7 DFW studios. | ||
Small Hour's seven- and eight-hour prices are The Grand plus one or two additional hours at $450 each.
What the national studies say
None of the three big wedding studies publishes a Dallas-only photographer average. Their national figures:
| Study | Figure |
|---|---|
| The Knot, average | $3,000 |
| Real Weddings Study of couples married in 2025. Median $2,800; the middle half of couples paid $1,500 to $4,700. | |
| The Knot, up to 50 guests | $2,000 |
| $2,700 for 51 to 100 guests and $3,500 for 101 or more. | |
| WeddingWire, average | $2,000 |
| Most couples spend $1,150 to $3,000. | |
| Zola, average | $4,400 |
| Zola Wedding Cost Index, page updated February 2026. Most couples spend $3,500 to $5,300. | |
What moves the price
- Hours of coverage
- The biggest variable, as the table shows. A three-hour courthouse booking and a full-day package are different products, so compare quotes by the hours you need.
- A second photographer
- WeddingWire reports that 34 percent of photographers include a second shooter in their starting rates. Where it is extra, one DFW studio lists an additional photographer at $800 and another at $150 an hour. Most weddings under 50 guests do not need one.
- Products beyond the gallery
- Albums, prints, video, and engagement sessions each add cost. One DFW studio lists albums from $400 to $1200. Some photographers build these into every package whether you want them or not.
- Delivery time
- One DFW studio quotes 6 to 8 weeks for the full gallery; another charges $1,000 to deliver within 2 weeks. Small Hour delivers in 5 business days for The Vow and 10 business days for The Affair, The Soirée, and The Grand, and expedited delivery is $300 for the other collections.
- Date and travel
- Saturdays in peak season book first, so a Friday, Sunday, or weekday date widens your choices. Photographers based outside Dallas-Fort Worth may add travel and lodging.
Where Small Hour sits
Small Hour prices by hours of coverage, not by guest count or venue. Every collection is photography only, and Yvonne Nguyen photographs every wedding herself.
| Collection | Coverage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Vow | 3 hours | $1,200 |
| Complete gallery in 5 business days. | ||
| The Affair | 4 hours | $1,650 |
| Complete gallery in 10 business days. | ||
| The Soirée | 5 hours | $2,200 |
| Complete gallery in 10 business days. | ||
| The Grand | 6 hours | $2,750 |
| Complete gallery in 10 business days. | ||
Add-ons
- Additional Hour: $450 (Extend any collection)
- Engagement Session: $400 (1 hour, 1 location)
- Bridal Portraits: $400 (1 hour, styled session)
- Travel Beyond DFW: From $200 (Destination elopements welcome)
- Expedited Delivery: $300 (5 business days · included with The Vow)
- Second Location: $150 (Within DFW metro)
Why we can price here
- Photography only. No video, albums, or print fulfilment built into the price.
- Built for weddings of about 10 to 50 guests, so collections run 3 to 6 hours instead of a full day.
- Based in Rowlett, so travel anywhere in Dallas-Fort Worth is included.
- Complete galleries arrive in 5 business days for The Vow and 10 business days for The Affair, The Soirée, and The Grand.
How to compare quotes
- Ask for the full price list, including every add-on, before the first call. A starting price with no ceiling tells you little.
- Compare the same number of hours. Divide each quote by its hours when the packages differ.
- Ask what is included: how many edited images, the online gallery, travel, and delivery time.
- Ask who will photograph your wedding. Some studios send an associate photographer.
- Read the contract for the retainer, the balance date, and what happens if delivery slips.
For the questions to ask on the consultation call, read how to choose a wedding photographer.
Questions couples ask
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Dallas?
Dallas-Fort Worth photographers who publish their prices charge $800 to $2,200 for two to four hours, $2,000 to $6,000 for five or six hours, and $2,200 to $8,000 for seven or eight hours. The Knot, WeddingWire, and Zola publish no Dallas-only average; nationally, The Knot's Real Weddings Study puts it at $3,000, and $2,000 for weddings of up to 50 guests. Small Hour's collections cost $1,200 to $2,750 for 3 to 6 hours, and additional hours are $450 each.
What is the average cost of a wedding photographer?
The Knot's Real Weddings Study, of couples married in 2025, puts the national average at $3,000, with the middle half of couples paying $1,500 to $4,700. WeddingWire puts the average at $2,000 and Zola at $4,400. None of them publishes a Dallas-only figure.
How many hours of wedding photography do we need?
A courthouse ceremony or elopement usually fits in 3 hours. A micro wedding with dinner and toasts usually needs four to six. A large wedding with a full reception usually books eight or more.
Do Dallas wedding photographers charge for travel?
It varies, so ask before you compare totals. Small Hour includes travel anywhere in Dallas-Fort Worth. Travel beyond DFW starts at $200.
Who photographs a Small Hour wedding?
Yvonne Nguyen photographs every Small Hour wedding herself. Collections are photography only, with no video or album production.
How do Small Hour's payments work?
A 30% retainer reserves your date, and the balance is due 14 days before the wedding.
Sources
Studio prices come from the price pages of 8 Dallas-Fort Worth wedding photographers, read on September 22, 2026. Packages that do not state their hours, or that bundle video, are left out. Small Hour prices come from our live price list. The national figures:
- The Knot, average wedding photographer cost
- WeddingWire, wedding photographer cost
- Zola, how much a wedding photographer costs
If a figure here is wrong, email smallhourwedding@gmail.com with the source and we will correct it.
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