I think this is a pretty interesting subject as a lot of wedding photographers don't advertise even their starting price.

I think there are some good reasons for this depending on your market. People ought to contact you because they like your work irrespective of price. This may result in lots of enquiries, but how many prospective clients actually follow that up with wanted a consultation or even a booking?

Speaking to the brides I meet every week I know they are busy people. In fact they are VERY busy. Even the bride looking for a budget photographer can be busy with family, work and even organising the wedding. I don't think many brides will consider you unless you have at least a starting price on your website. The same way you wouldn't buy a camera advertised on line which didn't have a price so you had to contact the owner.

If people see your pricing and still contact you then it indicates they are more likely to book you. If someone doesn't acknowledge their price it probably means they are going to hard sell you in an e-mail or telephone call.

Most of my clients are web savvy and want the information ASAP, so I'm happy to provide it to them.

I thing to keep in mind is to remind the clients that they are not just buying the photographs, but they are buying YOU!

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