The Orchid List · Photographers · Encinitas, CA
The Cali Life Photo & Video
Awaiting vendor imagery
2
All-in cost submissions
125
Range: 120 to 130
$653
Mean across submissions reporting coverage
+172%
Peak season vs off-peak
All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
Wedding photography with The Cali Life Photo & Video typically runs about $4,700 all-in, with real quotes and receipts ranging from $2,500 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
$4,650
Reported Costs · By Wedding Date
Day of Week:
More filters unlock as submissions grow
median $4,650
$2.5k
$6.8k
May '27
Sat · peak
Sep '27
Sat · peak
25th Pctl
$3,575
Median
$4,650
75th Pctl
$5,725
Mean
$4,650
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2027 | Sat | 130 | $6,800 | Quote | Peak Saturday · photo + film · 10 hrs coverage |
| May 2027 | Sat | 120 | $2,500 | Quote | Peak Saturday · photo only · 4 hrs coverage |
Sep 2027 · Sat$6,800
130 guests · Quote
Peak Saturday · photo + film · 10 hrs coverage
May 2027 · Sat$2,500
120 guests · Quote
Peak Saturday · photo only · 4 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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