The Orchid List · Photographers · Oceanside, CA
Melissa McClure Photography

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2
All-in cost submissions
155
Range: 130 to 180
$581
Mean across submissions reporting coverage
+79%
Peak season vs off-peak
All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
Wedding photography with Melissa McClure Photography typically runs about $5,300 all-in, with real quotes and receipts ranging from $3,800 to $6,800. That’s coverage hours, editing, gallery delivery, and any add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$5,300
Reported Costs · By Wedding Date
Day of Week:
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median $5,300
$3.8k
$6.8k
Nov '25
Sun · peak
Aug '27
Sat · peak
25th Pctl
$4,550
Median
$5,300
75th Pctl
$6,050
Mean
$5,300
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2027 | Sat | 180 | $6,800 | Quote | Peak Saturday · 11 hrs coverage |
| Nov 2025 | Sun | 130 | $3,800 | Quote | Peak Sunday · 7 hrs coverage |
Aug 2027 · Sat$6,800
180 guests · Quote
Peak Saturday · 11 hrs coverage
Nov 2025 · Sun$3,800
130 guests · Quote
Peak Sunday · 7 hrs coverage
Coming with more data
As submission counts grow, we’ll break this down into line-item ranges (site fee vs. ceremony surcharge vs. required add-ons) plus seasonal and day-of-week adjustments.
Typical Inclusions
Coverage hours as quoted, post-production editing, online gallery delivery, and standard image rights.
Common Add-Ons
Videography, second shooter, drone, engagement session, fine-art prints, albums, and travel beyond the local radius.
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