Photography business · Albums
Wedding album page count calculator.
Turn the number of photos into spreads and pages, and see what extra spreads add to the album price.
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How this is calculated
Spreads = photos / photos per spread, rounded up, then raised to the album minimum and to the next step your lab sells. Pages = spreads x 2. Lab terminology varies: some count each side of the paper as a page and some count each sheet, so check how your lab counts before you quote.
Worked example. 80 photos at an average of 2.5 per spread need 32 spreads (80 / 2.5 = 32). With a minimum of 15 and no step rounding, the album is 32 spreads, 64 pages. With 15 spreads included and $30 per extra spread, 17 extra spreads add $510.00.
Frequently asked questions
How many photos go in a wedding album?
It depends on layout style. Full-page photos mean about 1 per spread and collage layouts mean 4 or more. Enter your own average photos per spread to see the spread count.
What is a spread?
Two facing pages shown together. One spread is two pages in this calculator.
How many spreads should an album have?
There is no standard. Labs set minimums and size steps, so enter those and the calculator rounds to them.
Can I charge for extra spreads?
Yes, many photographers include a set number of spreads and sell the rest at a per-spread price. Enter both to see the extra cost.
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No published standard sets album sizes, so this page cites none. Spread and page counts are arithmetic on your numbers.
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Estimate
Estimate based on the numbers you enter. It is not financial, tax or legal advice.