# Wedding Photographers in Singapore

Actual-day wedding photography in Singapore typically costs $2,000–$5,000, a 2-hour ROM shoot about $400–$1,200, and a local pre-wedding shoot $1,500–$4,500. No licence is required, and since 2024 bridal and photography studios have been the source of large CASE prepayment-loss complaints. Pay by milestone, and get the delivery timeline and photo ownership in writing.

## Key facts
- Listings: 7
- Median years in business: 12

## Prices in Singapore
Indicative 2025–2026 prices for photographers in Singapore. Hours of coverage, a second shooter, same-day edits, albums and drone footage drive the price.

| Service | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ROM / solemnisation coverage (about 2 hours) | S$388–S$1,200 |  |
| Local pre-wedding shoot | S$1,500–S$4,500 | Premium or overseas shoots $4,500–$9,000 |
| Actual-day photography (full day) | S$2,000–S$5,000 | Premium photographers $5,000–$10,000 |
| Actual-day videography | S$2,800–S$7,500 | Premium $7,500–$15,000 |
| Add-ons: drone footage, same-day edit | S$500–S$2,000 |  |

## Licences
- **Unmanned Aircraft Operator Permit + Class 1 Activity Permit** (Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), required): Required for any drone flown for business, including paid wedding or event photography, regardless of the drone's weight. Recreational flying rules do not apply to paid shoots. Check: https://www.caas.gov.sg/unmanned-aircraft/operator-and-activity-permits/
- **CaseTrust accreditation** (Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE), optional): Voluntary fair-trading and prepayment-protection accreditation. As of mid-2026, no wedding, bridal or photography business held it.

## How to choose
- Ask to see two or three complete wedding galleries, not just a highlights reel. Full galleries show how the photographer handles dim ballrooms, tea ceremonies and group shots.
- Confirm coverage hours against your actual schedule. Gate-crash, tea ceremony and an evening banquet can stretch to 12+ hours, and overtime is usually charged by the hour.
- Get the number of edited photos, the delivery time for the full gallery and the album, and whether you receive the raw files written into the contract.
- Under Singapore copyright law, the photographer generally owns the copyright even in commissioned photos unless agreed otherwise in writing. Ask for a clause allowing your personal use, printing and sharing.
- If the package includes drone shots, ask to see the photographer's CAAS operator and activity permits. Many venues are near airbases or within restricted zones.

## Red flags
- You are asked for full payment upfront months before the wedding.
- There is no written contract, only a WhatsApp quote.
- The portfolio looks very different from the photographer actually assigned to your day. Ask who will shoot.
- Drone coverage is offered cheaply without any mention of permits.

## Listings (top 7)
- [First Love Us Bridal studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/first-love-us-bridal-studio), Clementi · 196 Pandan Lp, #02-25 196 Pantech Business Hub · 21 min walk from Clementi MRT
- [Yvonne Creative Bridal and Photo Studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/yvonne-creative-bridal-and-photo-studio), Tanjong Pagar · 73B Tg Pagar Rd · 3 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · registered 2005
- [Odelia Bridal Studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/odelia-bridal-studio), Tanjong Pagar · 134 Tg Pagar Rd, #02-01 · 2 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · registered 2014
- [Yikeshu Bridal and Photography Studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/yikeshu-bridal-and-photography-studio), Geylang · 180 Paya Lebar Rd, #08-04 Yi Guang Factory Building · 6 min walk from Tai Seng MRT
- [Yikeshu Bridal And Photography Studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/yikeshu-bridal-and-photography-studio-geylang), Geylang · 6 Ubi Road 1, Wintech Centre, #06-01 · 4 min walk from Macpherson MRT
- [RH Bridal & Studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/rh-bridal-and-studio), Joo Chiat · 1 Joo Chiat Road #03-1003/1005 Joo Chiat Complex · 7 min walk from Eunos MRT
- [Creative Wedding Studio and Beauty Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/creative-wedding-studio-and-beauty-salon), Little India · 30 Buffalo Rd · 2 min walk from Little India MRT

## By area
- Geylang: 3
- Outram: 2
- Tanjong Pagar: 2
- Clementi: 1
- Joo Chiat: 1
- Little India: 1
- Rochor: 1

## FAQs
### How much does a wedding photographer cost in Singapore?
For 2025–2026, full-day actual-day photography typically costs $2,000–$5,000, and premium names charge $5,000–$10,000. ROM coverage of about two hours starts from around $388 and goes up to about $1,200. A local pre-wedding shoot costs about $1,500–$4,500. Videography is usually extra, at around $2,800–$7,500 for the actual day.

### Who owns my wedding photos in Singapore?
By default, the photographer who took them owns the copyright, even though you commissioned the shoot, unless your contract assigns it to you in writing. Most couples don't need ownership but should ask for a written licence to print, share online and make copies for personal use, along with full-resolution files.

### Can my wedding photographer use a drone?
Only with CAAS approval. Flying a drone for business, including paid wedding shoots, requires a CAAS Unmanned Aircraft Operator Permit and Class 1 Activity Permit, regardless of the drone's weight. Ask your photographer for proof, especially for venues near airports, airbases or restricted areas.

### How can I protect my deposit with a wedding photographer?
Pay in stages tied to deliverables, get a signed contract listing coverage hours, photo count and delivery dates, and keep proof of payment. CASE has seen large prepayment losses from bridal and photography studio closures, including 66 complaints involving more than $271,000 from one studio in August 2026.

## Sources
- CAAS – UA operator and activity permits: https://www.caas.gov.sg/unmanned-aircraft/operator-and-activity-permits/
- IPOS – copyright ownership and commercialisation: https://www.ipos.gov.sg/about-ip/copyright/ownership-and-commercialisation/
- Vulcan Post – Korea Artiz Studio closure (Aug 2026): https://vulcanpost.com/912786/korea-artiz-studio-singapore-closure/
- MTI – written reply to PQ on CaseTrust and prepayment safeguards for wedding, bridal and photography sector (2026): https://www.mti.gov.sg/newsroom/written-reply-to-pq-on-casetrust-accreditation-coverage-across-sectors-and-prepayment-safeguards-for-wedding--bridal-and-photography-sector-/

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Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; featured listings are labelled.