What does a photo shoot cost?
There is no single price for a shoot, but there are only five things that determine it.
Shoot time is the first: a half day at one location costs less than a full day across three. Second is the crew, from the two of us alone to a set with styling, assistance and production. Third is the location, including permits, travel and rental.
Fourth is the editing: how many images are finished, and to what level. Fifth is usage: an image on your own website is priced differently from a campaign on billboards across the country. We put all five in the quote in plain language, so you can see what moves the number before you decide.
In practice most brand and business shoots start at a half-day production with a compact crew, and grow from there. Send a short brief with the goal, the channels and the date, and you get a fixed quote with a clear list of what you receive.
What we cover
- Shoot time: half day or full day
- Crew: duo, or with styling and assistance
- Location, permits and travel
- Selection, retouch and colour grade
- Usage rights per channel and period
Good to know
- Do you work with fixed quotes?
- Yes. You get one price for the agreed scope, with the deliverables listed. No surprises afterwards.
- Is photo and video together more expensive?
- Less than two separate productions. One day, one crew and one planning cover both disciplines.
