Instant Wedding Photography Estimator

When couples begin planning their wedding budget, one of the biggest questions is ‘What does wedding photography actually cost?’ Every wedding I photograph — from Chicago to Milwaukee to the mountains out West — is unique, and I believe pricing should be just as transparent. This instant pricing calculator gives you a clear estimate based on your timeline, coverage needs, and travel. Whether you’re planning a local wedding near Hebron, IL or a destination celebration, this tool helps you understand your starting investment before start the conversation or hop on a phone call.

Nicole Kilday Photography’s Instant Wedding Photography Estimator gives couples a clear, upfront look at wedding photography pricing across Illinois and Wisconsin. Choose your wedding tier, add extra hours, include a second photographer, engagement session, or rehearsal dinner coverage, and calculate travel from Hebron, IL. This tool provides transparent 2026–2027 pricing with flexible payment plans, including monthly options, classic structure, and an after-party plan. Ideal for couples planning Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, Lake Geneva, Rockford, and destination weddings.

instant wedding estimate

Pick your package, adjust coverage (up to 12 hours), add any extras, and get a planning estimate. This is an estimate only — final quotes + logistics are confirmed in your custom proposal + contract.

Step 1 — choose your package Collection One includes 8 hours. You can request 6–7 hours by subtracting $150/hour, or add coverage up to 12 hours at $150/hour.

Step 2 — total coverage hours Collection One: 8 hours included. Adjusting hours changes the estimate by $150/hour.

Step 3 — add-ons

Second photographer (+ $825) Engagement session (+ $395) Rehearsal / welcome coverage (+ $1,795)

Step 4 — travel estimate from Hebron, IL Enter one-way miles from Google Maps (Hebron, IL → your venue). Travel is included within a 40-mile radius (≈ 80 miles round-trip). Beyond that: $1 per additional round-trip mile.

Overnight travel required? If overnight travel is required, a travel stipend applies.

Note: If your one-way miles are 300+, flights / rental / lodging are quoted separately (and may require an assistant or second photographer).

Step 5 — months until your wedding Used to estimate monthly payments for the monthly plan.