How much does a wedding photographer in Cusco cost?

A Cusco wedding photographed by Albaside Studio.

It is the first question almost every couple asks, and it makes sense: photos and film are among the few parts of your wedding that still exist the next day. Over more than 180 weddings in 8 years we have learned that the price depends less on the photographer and more on what your day looks like. Here is what moves it, so you can compare quotes with confidence.

What makes the price go up or down

1. Hours of coverage

Covering the ceremony and a few couple portraits is not the same as being with you from getting ready to the last dance. More hours mean more moments told, and more editing time.

2. Photo, video or both

At Albaside we work photo and video as one team. That keeps two different vendors from getting in each other's way during the ceremony, and makes the photos and the film tell the same story.

3. The location

A wedding in central Cusco has different logistics than one at a Sacred Valley hacienda or a session at Machu Picchu. Transfers, train or bus schedules and entrance tickets are part of the budget.

4. A pre-wedding session

Many couples add one to get photos at iconic places without wedding-day rush. It is also how we get to know each other, so you feel at ease in front of the camera on the big day.

5. The season

From May to September, Cusco's dry season, dates fill up fast. Since we only take 4 weddings per month, booking early is a good idea.

What an Albaside coverage includes

• Photo and video by one coordinated team.
• Planning ahead: together we set timings, locations, key moments and the family photo list.
• Your edited photo gallery and your wedding film, delivered in 6 weeks.
• A proposal tailored to your wedding, sent after a 30-minute video call. We work in English and Spanish.

How to book your date

Your date is secured with a 20% deposit. We sign the contract and from that moment on we are part of your wedding team.