Architectural & design photography rates

What’s included

We always recommend a preliminary walk thru to determine the shot list, best times of day for particular shots and general logistics. It’s also a good time to discuss ideas, expectations, and the story you want to tell.

The main shoot is when the bulk of the photography occurs. It usually take around 6-8 hours
.

An exteriors visit for the best light usually takes place in the early morning, sunset, or twilight. This may or may not happen the same day 
as the main shoot.

An experienced photo assistant for the main shoot helps to stage, style, and facilitates getting more done in less time, and best of all, the photos are better.


We do extensive post production which includes blending, lighting adjustments, color correction, perspective correction, selective contrast adjustments, compositing and object removal. Post-processing often consumes as much time as the photo shoot and also includes the storage, backup, culling, digital delivery, and archiving of the final images from your shoot.

We also include a standard use license for all final images. This standard license covers all of the usage needs for most clients, and additional usage licenses can be provided if needed.

Rates

Every project is different but generally an architectural or design project will cost approximately $2500 with 15-25 final photos. Once we have a quick discussion about the project I will send a more detailed project bid. Additional days for the same project are marked down 30%.

Cost sharing = lower rates

Cost sharing is a very common practice when photographing a project. By bringing in just one additional party you can save over 30% on the architectural photography of your project. Discounts increase for each additional party brought into the photo shoot.

Cost sharing example: If a photo shoot is estimated at $2,500, and one party is added to the cost share, the total becomes $3,250 ($2,500 + 30%). The new cost per-party is $1,625. You save $875.

Examples of companies that often want access to the photos include: architect, interior designer, landscape architect, construction firm, sub-contractors, materials vendors, furniture vendors, flooring and window vendors, owners/tenants etc.

Bulk projects rate

This is good for getting a consistent look to a portfolio or marketing campaign, for ongoing projects, or when business is booming. Example: Book 8 shoots and get 1 free full shoot or 3 free exterior shoots. This is definitely negotiable.

Additional services

Travel - yes

Local exterior shoots - one visit $500

FAA certified aerial drone photography - 5 photos for $350/ 10 photos for $500

Matterport 3d virtual tours & floor plan - depending on sq ft between $300 and $700