How much to a tip wedding photographer?

Lovely of you to even be thinking about it, and welcome to Australia for your wedding. The short answer is that tipping just is not part of the culture here the way it is back home. The price you are quoted is the price you pay, and there is no built in expectation of anything on top. So please do not feel you have done something wrong if you skip it entirely. Nobody on the day will be waiting for it or thinking less of you.

That said, if giving something extra is just how you are wired, the nicest way to do it here is a small personal gesture rather than cash. A good bottle of wine or whisky always goes down well, but honestly the thing that means the most to us is a warm thank you on the day and a genuine review afterwards. In our industry word of mouth and a few kind words to your friends and family are worth more than money, because that is how we find the couples we shoot for next.

One practical tip from years of doing this in the Queensland heat: looking after your photographer and videographer on the day matters more than any envelope. Make sure we are included in the catering count for a quick feed, and that there is water around, especially for a summer wedding in the SEQ sun. A fed, hydrated, happy shooter who feels part of your day will absolutely give you their best, and that shows up in the photos and the film. Have an amazing day down under.

If you are truly happy with their work just give them some praise.

I personally much prefer a compliment over money.

Tips are not expected. I have worked in the States and even over there tips are not expected.

I think a big hug and compliment on the photographer's work worths much more than a tip.

Hiya :)

I honestly wouldn't bother, we don't roll that way :)

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Goodness we don’t expect tips 

Cheers Felicity 

Hey there!! Us Aussies don't expect tips at all! If you really wanted to say an extra special thanks, then a nice bottle of wine wouldn't go astray ;) I hope you have a fab wedding down under! Bec

I have been a wedding photographer since 1991, over the years I have been given nice bottles of Scotch, Chivas Regal, JW Green label, never has anyone handed me money as a tip. If tipping is in your nature, give a nice bottle of alcohol, that would go down really well.

Hello! 

It's not customary to tip in Australia, you will only be required to pay the price you have been quoted =) 

-Shyani (Moments Photography) 

LOL, we really dont expect any tips. If you have a blast with your photographer and their work exceeds your expectations, I'm sure they wouldn't be upset to recieve a bottle of Scotch (Single malt) or nice wine! ;) Have a great wedding (Wish all our clients were from the US! ;) )