What’s Included in a Wedding Photography Package?

Booking a wedding photographer for the first time, it is not always clear what you actually get for your money. Here is a straightforward breakdown of what a good wedding photography package includes, and the add-ons worth considering.

The Core Inclusions

Whatever the size of the package, the essentials should always be there:

• Coverage - a set number of hours on the day, from a couple of hours to a full day.
• Edited images - a full gallery of professionally edited photographs, not raw files.
• An online gallery - to view, download and share your images easily.
• Sneak peeks - a small set of images soon after the day, while it is still fresh.

With us, sneak peeks arrive within 48 hours and the full gallery within two to three weeks. You can see the coverage options on our packages page.

Photo, Film, or Both

Packages come as photography, or as photo and film together. Our Duo packages combine both from the same day with one team - often better value than booking a separate videographer. Which you choose comes down to whether the sound and movement of the day matter to you.

Add-Ons Worth Considering

Beyond the core coverage, a few add-ons let you tailor the day:

• A second photographer - captures more angles and the family, valuable for larger or cultural weddings.
• Extra hours - if your day runs long.
• A pre-wedding or engagement shoot - a relaxed session before the day.
• An album - a printed keepsake of your gallery.
• Drone coverage or a same-day edit - for something extra.

These let you build coverage around your day rather than paying for things you do not need.

What to Check Before You Book

Always check how many edited images you can expect, the delivery times, whether the hours cover your key moments, and what the add-ons cost. Our guide to what to expect after booking walks through the whole process from booking to gallery.

Final Thoughts

A good wedding photography package is clear about what you get - the coverage, the edited gallery, the delivery times - with sensible add-ons to tailor it. The most important thing is transparency, so there are no surprises.

If you would like to see exactly what is included, you can view our packages or get in touch with Zen Captures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's included in a wedding photography package?

The core inclusions are coverage hours, a full gallery of edited images, an online gallery, and sneak peeks soon after the day. With us, sneak peeks arrive within 48 hours and the full gallery in two to three weeks.

Do we get the raw files?

Packages include professionally edited images rather than raw files - the edited gallery is the finished work.

What add-ons are worth it?

A second photographer for larger or cultural weddings, extra hours if your day runs long, a pre-wedding shoot, an album, and optional drone or same-day edit.

How many images will we get?

It depends on the coverage, but you receive a full gallery of edited images from your day. We are happy to give you a sense of numbers for your package.

How soon do we get our photos?

Sneak peeks within 48 hours, and the full edited gallery within two to three weeks.