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How much do you pay a photographer?

By Zippia Team - Dec. 17, 2021

You pay a photographer a standard rate, usually based on hours, days worked, or final images; a typical photographer charges between $100 to $250 per hour or around $25 to $100 per final edited image.

For longer gigs, day rates are also charged and can range from $300 to $500 for birthday parties and $1,000 to $3,000 for a wedding. On average, freelance photographers make $17,000 to $78,000 a year.

Average Photographer Cost (Per Hour)

National Average Cost - $175 an hour
Minimum Cost - $25 an hour
Maximum Cost - $500 a day
Average Range - $94 to $262 a day

Years of experience and hourly rate.

Beginners - $10 to $25 an hour
Amateur - $25 to $50 an hour
Student - $25 to $100 an hour
Semi-Pro - $50 to $150 an hour
Professional - $100 to $300 an hour
Top Professional - $200 to $500+ an hour

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