Commercial Photography Pricing | Complete Breakdown
If you’re thinking about hiring a commercial photographer, you need to read this post.
In this post we’ll break down the commercial photography pricing so you have a good understanding of how much you should and shouldn’t be spending.
To learn more about how much commercial photographers cost, read the following.
Commercial Photography Pricing
When it comes to commercial photography pricing, there isn’t a singular price. The price charged depends on a bunch of different factors.
However, to get a general understanding of commercial photographers’ day rates or cost per photo we suggest you refer to the table below.
Service | Low Price Range (AED) | Our Price Range (AED) | High Price Range (AED) |
Hire Photographer | 300/hr – 900/day | 450/hr – 1500/day | 1000/hr – 2500/day |
Fashion Photography | 200 – 400 per photo | 330 – 600 per photo | 700 – 1200 per photo |
Classic Product Photography | 100 – 150 per photo | 147 – 168 per photo | 200 – 300 per photo |
Premium Product Photography | 250 – 300 per photo | 295 – 340 per photo | 400 – 600 per photo |
Food Photography | 250 – 400 per photo | 360 – 600 per photo | 700 – 1200 per photo |
Industrial Machinery Photography | 300 – 500 per photo | 450 – 900 per photo | 1000 – 2000 per photo |
Industrial Photography | 150 – 250 per photo | 240 – 360 per photo | 400 – 700 per photo |
Advertising Photography | 1000 – 1500 per photo | 1500 – 1900 per photo | 2000 – 3000 per photo |
E-commerce Photography | 100 – 150 per photo | 126 – 168 per photo | 200 – 300 per photo |
Beauty Photography | 800 – 1200 per photo | 1200 – 1500 per photo | 2000 – 3000 per photo |
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Factors Impacting Commerical Photography Pricing
1. Experience and Reputation
Like with many industries, experience and reputation have a huge impact on the final price. This is the same for commercial photography pricing.
And rightfully so. If somebody is a professional in commercial photography with the experience and reputation to back up their professionalism, then they should be paid a fair price based on this.
2. Pre-Shoot Preparation
Pre-shoot preparations can also have a significant impact on commercial photography pricing. This includes things such as:
- Concept development
- Location scouting
- Equipment setup
Sometimes, you may not even have to pay for a lot of these. For example, you won’t need location, scouting, and equipment set up if you go to the photographer’s studio.
However, if there are specific location requirements and equipment needed to capture these locations, then there will be a location and equipment setup fee.
3. On-Site Photography
When it comes to on-site photography, two main factors will influence price. These are:
- Time spent taking the photos.
- The team needed to take the photos.
As you can imagine, the longer it takes and the more people you need, the higher the commercial photography pricing will be
4. Post-Production
Likewise, to on-site photography, you can also extra costs during the post-production stages. For the most part, the extra cost will be either time spent editing or time spent proofing.
Please note that some commercial photographers include proofing in their costs. However, it’s usually within limits.
It’s always best to check with your photographer about proofing and it’s cost before proceeding with them.
5. Usage Rights and Licensing
Depending on the usage, there might also be additional fees for licensing.
The best way to get good understanding of how much it cost regarding rights and licensing is by looking at the scale of how the image will be used.
For example, an image used for a brochure or a social media post won’t have the same rights and licensing fees as, let’s say, a national advertising campaign.
6. Travel and Logistics
As you can imagine, you also need to front the travel and logistics of the photographer. Nowadays, this is standard practice in today’s industry.
For this reason, it’s always a good idea to research and interview commercial photographers in the area you want commercial photography.
However, there isn’t always somebody available or with the expertise you require. In that case, you may choose to cover the expenses regarding travel and logistics for a photographer not located in the area.
Alongside this, if you need to rent a studio out because the photographer who travels for you doesn’t have their studio there, you’ll need to consider the rental cost.
7. Project Scope and Complexity
Something else that affects commercial photography pricing is, of course, the project scope and complexity.
Without question, this will range from project to project. And honestly, there isn’t an exact price for how much extra this will cost, so it is a good idea to get a few quotes.
Think about it like this. More complex projects require more time, effort, and resources, which, ultimately, will increase the overall cost of the commercial photography.
For example, you may need a high number of shots, you may need various setups, and you may have special requirements like props, models, or unique locations.
These are the types of things that will increase costs regarding project scope and complexity.
8. Specialization
Alongside the above, certain commercial photographers may charge more based on their specialization.
You may or may not know, that commercial photography is a huge category of photography. It includes food photography, product photography, architectural photography, and much more.
If your project requires a photographer to have a very specialized skill, for instance, food photography, then you may be charged a higher range due to the specialized skills and equipment.
Conclusion
After reading the above, you should have a good understanding of commercial photography pricing.
As you can see, there isn’t a one-price-fits-all. In fact, there are a few different prices depending on various factors.
Because of this, when considering hiring a commercial photographer, always get a few different quotes. It’s always a good idea to review the photographer and understand their reputation and expertise.
At the end of the day, reputation and expertise can tell you a lot about photographers and why they are charging a certain price.
If you want a commercial photographer quote, you can always contact us at Masoud Raoufi. We’d be happy to provide you with a quotation for our commercial photography services in Dubai.
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