Studio vs. on-location photography: which is right for your needs?
Discover whether studio or on-location photography best suits your project needs. Explore the benefits of each option, from lighting control to creative flexibility.
We've checked how much you'll pay on average for a photographer. The final price depends on different factors, which are outlined below. Location is also an important factor.
Wedding photographer
This is the price for a wedding photographer. The price includes 5–8 hours of wedding coverage and 250–500 edited photos in a digital format. All additional hours, photos, and services (e.g. wedding video, additional newlywed's photo shoot, etc.) are charged extra. The price depends on the level of expertise and experience of the photographer and your location. Before choosing a photographer, we recommend looking at their previous work to make sure their aesthetic matches your own. On average, wedding photographers charge between R4000 and R11,000.
Get quotesPhoto shoot (at your location)
This is the price per hour photographers charge for a photo shoot at your chosen location. The price includes the photo shoot, image editing, and digital image files. Print-outs are usually priced separately. The price depends on the photographer's skill level and location. Portrait photography usually takes an hour. The cost of photo shoot at selected location typically runs from R600 to R1200, averaging at R900.
Get quotesMaternity photography
This is the price per hour for maternity photography. The price includes the photo shoot at the desired location, image editing, and digital image files. The price depends on your location and the photographer's expertise and experience. Additional costs may apply for travel time, prints, full copyright privileges to the images, etc. We recommend that you look at the photographer's work before opting for him/her to make sure that his/her aesthetic matches your own. Couples opt for maternity photography because they want a beautiful and special memory of their pregnancy. Maternity photography costs range between R1200/hour and R1400/hour with an average of R1300/hour.
Get quotesNewborn/Baby photography
This is the price per hour for newborn photography. The price includes the photo shoot at the desired location (studio or at home), setup work, image editing, and digital image files. The price depends on your location and the photographer's expertise and experience. Additional costs may apply for travel time, prints, full copyright privileges to the images, etc. We recommend that you look at the photographer's work before opting for him/her to make sure that his/her aesthetic matches your own. Professional newborn photography is a popular way to celebrate the arrival of a new family member. The best age for newborn photography is up to 21 days. The average cost is usually R1600/hour.
Get quotesFamily photography
This is the price per hour for family photography. The price includes the photo shoot at the desired location, image editing, and digital image files. The price depends on your location and the photographer's expertise and experience. Additional costs may apply for travel time, prints, full copyright privileges to the images, etc. We recommend that you look at the photographer's work before opting for him/her to make sure that his/her aesthetic matches your own. The average cost of family photography is R1000/hour, or typically between R800/hour and R1200/hour.
Get quotesCouple photography
This is the price per hour for couple photography. The price includes the photo shoot at the desired location, image editing, and digital image files. The price depends on your location and the photographer's expertise and experience. Additional costs may apply for travel time, prints, full rights to the images, etc. The average cost of couple photography is R1000/hour, or typically between R800/hour and R1200/hour.
Get quotesPhoto shoot (in studio)
This is the price per hour photographers charge for a photo shoot in a studio. The price includes the photo shoot, image editing, and digital image files. Print-outs are usually priced separately. The price depends on the photographer's skill level and location. Portrait photography usually takes an hour. The cost of photo shoot (in a studio) typically runs from R1500/hour to R2500/hour, averaging at R2000/hour.
Get quotesEvent photography
This is the price for photography services for the whole event. It includes event coverage at your location, image editing, and digital image files. The price depends on the type of event (private or corporate), your location and the photographer's expertise and experience. Additional costs may apply for travel time, prints, full rights to the images, etc. For event photography, expect to pay between R800 and R1500.
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