Wedding photographers in Brussels

Of the 12 studios covering Brussels, only 2 are based there. The other 10 come up from Soignies, La Louvière, Montigny-le-Tilleul, Gesves, Eghezée or Chaumont-Gistoux, and that is normal: a photographer travels, it is the job. What changes in Brussels is not their address, it is the day itself, often split between a town hall on one side of the city and the party on the other. So look less at where they come from than at the way they hold an urban timetable.

What kind of eye are you looking for?

Photo only, photo and video, drone, second photographer: filter first on what you really want to keep.

Or by province

2 are based in Brussels, 10 come from a neighbouring province. In this trade, travelling is normal.

How to choose your photographer in Brussels

1The journey, not the postcode10 studios out of 12 come from another province. Ask what time they arrive and whether they charge a travel fee, not where their office is.
2The wedding hall is a set you do not chooseEvery Brussels commune has its own, and some are small and dark. Ask the studio if it has already worked there, or if it can go and see it beforehand.
3Sort the drone out in advance, never on the day7 studios out of 12 offer a drone, but Brussels airspace is tightly controlled. Get it confirmed where it can really fly, and what happens if permission is refused.
4The engagement shoot doubles as a location scout7 studios offer it. In town it is worth it above all as a rehearsal: you see how they work in a narrow street and where the light falls at the end of the day.
5Photo and video, one team or two10 do photo, 5 do video. In Brussels stairwells and corridors, two teams that do not know each other get in each other's way all day.

The five questions to ask before signing

Have you already photographed at the town hall where we are getting married?
How do you handle the journey between the ceremony and the venue, and unexpected traffic?
Is a drone allowed at this address, and what do you do if the flight is refused?
Will you be on your own or as a duo, and who exactly comes on the day?
How many photos do you deliver, how soon, and in what form?

What it costs

Count between 1 200 € and 3 000 € for a day's coverage, more if you add video or a second photographer.

Market benchmarks written by hand, not measurements. Starting prices are filled in the database on only a minority of listings.

What's moving right now

·Discreet documentary coverage is taking over from lined-up group poses.
·The short video, made to be shared the next day, is increasingly booked separately.
·Couples ask for the raw evening photos before the full retouching.
·The engagement shoot in town is as much a test as a keepsake.

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Frequently asked questions

How many photographers cover a wedding in Brussels?

12 photo and video studios cover Brussels in the directory. 2 are based there, 10 come from elsewhere, mainly from Hainaut, Namur and Brabant wallon.

Is it a problem if the photographer is not from Brussels?

No. It is a mobile trade, and most of them work all over Belgium. What matters is the arrival time, knowing the venue and the travel fee.

Should you book photo and video with the same supplier?

It is not compulsory, but 5 studios out of 12 do both. A single team makes the day much simpler when the spaces are small.

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