The Orchid List · Photographers · Santa Cruz, CA
Vanessa Lain Photography
◷ Santa Cruz, CA↗ vanessalain.com
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All-in cost submissions
150
Range: 145 to 155
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Awaiting coverage data
+82%
Peak season vs off-peak
All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
Wedding photography with Vanessa Lain Photography typically runs about $6,900 all-in, with real quotes and receipts ranging from $4,900 to $8,900. That’s coverage hours, editing, gallery delivery, and any add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$6,900
Reported Costs · By Wedding Date
Day of Week:
More filters unlock as submissions grow
median $6,900
$4.9k
$8.9k
Sep '26
Sat · peak
Dec '27
Thu · off-peak
25th Pctl
$5,900
Median
$6,900
75th Pctl
$7,900
Mean
$6,900
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2027 | Thu | 155 | $8,900 | Quote | Off-peak Thursday |
| Sep 2026 | Sat | 145 | $4,900 | Quote | Peak Saturday |
Dec 2027 · Thu$8,900
155 guests · Quote
Off-peak Thursday
Sep 2026 · Sat$4,900
145 guests · Quote
Peak Saturday
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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