How much does a wedding photographer cost in Cape Town? (2026)
R2F Photography ·
At R2F, wedding photography in Cape Town costs R10,000 for 4 hours, R18,000 for 8 hours and R36,000 for 12 hours, which includes a second photographer and an A3 photobook. Wedding film costs R14,000, R25,000 or R55,500, and drone video adds R3,500 an hour. All prices include editing.
R2F wedding prices for 2026
Every R2F package includes editing. Photography and film are priced separately so you can book one or both.
- Photography, Essentials: R10,000. 4 hours, ceremony and reception or a couple shoot, retouched images on flash disk.
- Photography, A Little Extra: R18,000. 8 hours, getting ready, ceremony and reception, couple shoot on location.
- Photography, All the Memories: R36,000. 12 hours, everything above plus family photos, an additional photographer and a custom A3 coffee-table photobook.
- Film, Essentials: R14,000. 4 hours and a 5–10 minute highlight video.
- Film, A Little Extra: R25,000. 8 hours and a 10–20 minute highlight video.
- Film, All the Memories: R55,500. 12 hours, a 40-minute to 1-hour mini film, a 5–10 minute highlight video, an additional camera set-up and drone footage where the venue allows it.
- Additional drone video: R3,500 per hour.
What changes the price of wedding photography
Hours of coverage are the biggest factor. A short ceremony and reception needs a different day from a full wedding that starts with getting ready and ends on the dance floor.
A second photographer adds cost but means two angles at the moments that matter: the walk down the aisle, the first look, the speeches. Printed products such as a coffee-table photobook, and adding film or drone footage, are the other main drivers. Weddings outside Cape Town may include travel costs, which are quoted up front.
How many hours of coverage do you need?
- 4 hours suits an intimate wedding, an elopement or a couple shoot: the ceremony and the start of the reception.
- 8 hours covers most weddings from getting ready through the ceremony, couple portraits and the first part of the reception.
- 12 hours covers the whole day, including family photos and the late reception, with a second photographer so nothing is missed.
Questions to ask any wedding photographer
- Can I see full wedding galleries, not only highlights? (Every R2F story on the Work page shows the whole roll as a contact sheet.)
- How quickly will we see our photos? R2F sends a preview gallery within a week and the full edited gallery within two to four weeks.
- Who will actually shoot our wedding, and will there be a second photographer?
- What happens if we need extra hours on the day?
- Can you film the day as well, and how do photo and video work together?
Custom packages
If none of the packages fits, R2F builds custom packages. Send your date, venue and what you need captured, and you will get a tailored quote within 24 hours.