April 17, 2025

When to Book Your Photographer & Videographer

When to Book Your Photographer & Videographer

Your wedding photos and film will be some of the most treasured keepsakes from your day. But when should you book your photographer and videographer, and what happens once you do?

Here's the ideal booking timeline, what to look for when you're hiring, and how to make the months leading up to your wedding feel easy.

Wedding photographed by Prophetic Film House

When to book your photographer and videographer

12-18 months before your wedding

If you have a team you love, book at least a year out, especially for peak season from spring through early fall. The most sought-after teams take on a limited number of weddings and fill their calendars early.

9-12 months before your wedding

If you haven't booked yet, now is the time. Many experienced teams still have dates open in this window, but options start to narrow.

6-9 months before your wedding

You can still find a great team on a shorter timeline, but you may need some flexibility with your date or collection.

Less than 6 months before your wedding

Last-minute bookings happen, but availability is slim. If you find a team you love, reach out right away.

What to consider when hiring

  • Style: Make sure their photos and films feel like the way you want to remember your day.
  • Full galleries: Ask to see complete weddings, not just the highlights.
  • What's included: Understand coverage, team size, film photography, albums, and delivery times.
  • Personality: They'll be with you all day, so choose people you genuinely enjoy.
  • Reviews: Read what past couples say about how the team made them feel.
35mm film wedding photograph by Prophetic Film House

What to expect after booking with us

  • Your consultation: We learn your story and help you choose the collection that fits your day.
  • Your story session: Together we plan your timeline, the moments that matter most, and the feel of your photos and film.
  • Final timeline review: About a month before your wedding, we confirm every detail with you.
  • Your wedding day: We blend in and document it all, so you can be fully present.
  • Delivery: A sneak peek reel within two weeks, and your final gallery and film in 8 to 24 weeks.

Don't wait too long

Wedding couple photographed by Prophetic Film House

The best teams book up fast. If you've found the one you love, reserve your date and we'll text or email you within 24 hours.

Let's tell your story

We're almost fully booked for 2026 and now accepting weddings across the US and beyond for 2027.

Photo-only or video-only collections begin at $8,400. Photo and video collections begin at $12,600.

Tell us about your day, and we'll text or email you within 24 hours.