Boston Photography Pricing Guide
Looking for professional photography in Boston? We provide transparent pricing for events, portraits, and headshots, tailored to your unique needs. While we keep things simple, factors like usage-based pricing, preparation time, and post-production editing can influence the final cost. Below, you’ll find our standard rates and headshot packages. Contact us for a custom quote designed just for you!
Photography Rates
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Full Day (8–10 hours): $1,600
Best for full day events, marketing campaigns, or extensive shoots requiring comprehensive coverage. -
Half Day (up to 4 hours): $960
Ideal for smaller events, portraits, or focused photography projects. -
Short Session (up to 2 hours): $575
Perfect for quick sessions, headshots, or minimal event coverage.
Headshot Packages
We offer a fixed-rate headshot package with a $250 session fee plus a per-person rate. This option is ideal for businesses, teams, or individuals in Boston. Below is an example pricing schedule:
| Number of People | Total Fee |
|---|---|
| 1 | $350 |
| 2 | $430 |
| 5 | $590 |
| 10 | $730 |
| 25 | $1050 |
Each package includes professional lighting, basic editing, and final images optimized for both web and print. For groups larger than 25, we can customize a package to meet your needs.
What’s Included?
- Professional Photography: High-quality images tailored to your needs.
- Basic Editing: Color correction, cropping, and adjustments to ensure polished results.
- Image Delivery: Online gallery access with files ready for web and print.
- Social Media & Web Use: Included for smaller clients like local businesses or individuals. Larger or commercial clients may require additional licensing (see below).
Usage Rights
Understanding image licensing ensures you can use your photos as intended. Here's a breakdown of typical usage:
- Personal Use: Always included in all packages.
- Social Media & Web Use: Included for smaller clients (e.g., individuals, local businesses, or teams).
- Print & Marketing Use: +$150–$500 depending on distribution size and purpose (e.g., local flyers vs. national campaigns).
- Unlimited Use Licensing: Starting at +$1,000 for for broad, unrestricted usage across all platforms and mediums.
- Copyright Ownership: Starting at +$2,500 for full ownership, giving you complete control over all rights and future use.
We’ll collaborate to ensure your licensing fits your specific needs.
Editing Time
Post-production is essential to delivering exceptional images. Here’s how we handle it:
- Basic Edits (Included): Color correction, cropping, and light adjustments.
- Advanced Edits: Retouching, compositing, or special effects are available at $100/hour.
- Turnaround Time: Most projects are delivered within 7–10 business days. Need expedited service? Let’s discuss!
Additional Services
- Travel: For shoots beyond Greater Boston, travel expenses will be discussed in advance.
- Expenses: Project-specific costs like permits, equipment rentals, lodging, or meals will be billed at cost with prior approval.
- Custom Add-Ons: Need video content or social media promotion to complement your photos? Let’s create a tailored package.
Why Choose Us?
As a Boston-based photographer, I specialize in creating stunning images for events, businesses, and individuals. Whether you're looking for professional headshots, event coverage, or marketing visuals, I bring a blend of creativity, expertise, and a deep understanding of the Boston area to every shoot.
Ready to book? Contact us today for a free consultation or to discuss your project!