Wedding Photographers in Kenya for Your Ruracio and Wedding Day

Wedding Photography in Kenya From Ruracio to Reception

Our wedding photography in Kenya covers your whole celebration, from the ruracio and bridal preparation to the church or garden ceremony and the reception. You choose the events you want covered, we match you with one of our wedding photographers for your date and county, and you see your price before you pay anything.

Most Kenyan weddings run as more than one event. A couple may hold the ruracio in the village one month and the white wedding in Nairobi the next. We plan coverage around that, so one booking can include every event or only the one you need.

Wedding Events Our Photographers Cover

Each part of the day needs a different approach, so our photographers plan the shot list for every event you book.

Ruracio and Traditional Wedding Photography

Ruracio photography records the arrival of the groom's family, the negotiations, the gifts and the traditional attire. Our photographers work quietly during the talks, then take family portraits once the elders have finished. The same approach applies to other traditional ceremonies, such as koito or ntheo.

Bridal Preparation Photos

Preparation coverage starts at the bride's home or hotel room with the dress, make-up, details and the bridal party getting ready. If you want the groom's preparation covered at the same time in a different place, add a second photographer.

Church, Garden and Civil Ceremony Coverage

Ceremony coverage includes the entrance, the vows, the ring exchange, the signing of the register and the walk out. Our photographers agree positions with the officiant beforehand, because some churches limit flash and movement near the altar. Civil weddings at the Attorney General's office or a registry follow the same plan on a smaller scale.

Couple and Bridal Party Photo Session

The photo session usually happens between the ceremony and the reception, at the venue grounds or a garden nearby. Our photographers direct poses for the couple, the bridal party and the family groups, so you do not need any modelling experience.

Reception Photography

Reception coverage includes the entrance dance, speeches, cake cutting, the first dance and guests on the dance floor. Lighting changes quickly after sunset, so our photographers plan lighting for indoor and evening venues.

Engagement and Pre-Wedding Shoot

An engagement shoot is a short session before the wedding at a location you choose. Many couples use the photos for save-the-date cards, and the session helps you get comfortable with the photographer before the big day.

Wedding Photography Packages and What Each Includes

Our wedding photography packages come in three levels: Standard, Premium and Custom. Each package lists the hours of coverage, the number of photographers, the number of edited photos and the delivery time, so you can compare them line by line.

• Standard suits a single event, such as a civil wedding, a ruracio or a short church ceremony with a small reception.
• Premium suits a full wedding day with longer coverage and more edited photos.
• Custom suits weddings with several events, venues or days, for example a ruracio and a white wedding booked together.

Your quote confirms exactly what your package includes before you pay.

Wedding Photography Prices in Kenya and What Changes Them

The price of wedding photography depends on five things: hours of coverage, the number of photographers, the number of edited photos, the venue location and any add-ons. We list each one in your quote, so you can see what you are paying for.

• Hours of coverage. Covering the ceremony only costs less than covering the day from preparation to the last dance.
• Number of photographers. A second photographer lets us cover the bride's and groom's preparations at the same time and capture the ceremony from two angles.
• Edited photos and delivery time. More edited photos or a faster delivery date raise the price.
• Location and travel. Weddings outside Nairobi, Kiambu and Kajiado include travel, and distant venues may include accommodation.
• Add-ons. Extra hours, an extra photographer, an engagement shoot and printed photos are priced separately.

For printed photos, see our photo frames and prints. To film the day as well, add wedding videography, or add wedding live streaming for guests who cannot travel.

How to Book Your Wedding Photographer

Booking takes three steps. Send your wedding date, county, venue and the events you want covered through our quote form. We confirm which of our photographers is available and send your quote. You pay once you accept the quote, and we confirm your photographer and the plan for the day.

Where Our Wedding Photographers Work

Our wedding photographers cover Nairobi, Kiambu and Kajiado, including venues in Karen, Limuru, Ruiru, Ngong and Kitengela. For weddings in other counties, such as a beach wedding in Kwale or Kilifi or a lakeside wedding in Naivasha, send us the venue and we confirm availability and travel in your quote.

Tips for Planning Your Wedding Photos

A little planning before the day gives you better photos and more time with your guests.

• Book early. Send your request as soon as your date and venue are confirmed, so we can hold a photographer for your day.
• Share your programme. Give your photographer the timings for every event, including the ruracio arrival time and the reception entrance.
• Write a family photo list. List the family groups you want, with names, and ask one relative to gather each group.
• Protect the couple session. Set aside at least 45 minutes for couple and bridal party photos, ideally in the late afternoon light.
• Check venue rules. Ask your church or venue about flash, drones and where photographers may stand.
• Plan the photographer's meals. On a full-day wedding, include your photographer in the meal plan so coverage is not interrupted.