Field Notes · 005 · Photography
What does a commercial photographer cost in Greenville, SC?
Short answer
My day rate is $4,000. That's 6 to 8 hours on site, 80 to 100 hand-edited photos and full usage rights, with your gallery delivered within 72 hours.
Talking about money shouldn't be awkward, so here it is.
What $4,000 gets you
- 6 to 8 hours on site
- 80 to 100 hand-edited, high-resolution photos
- A private online gallery within 72 hours
- Full usage rights and no watermarks
What can add to it
- Website: $4,500 added to a photo day ($8,500 total), or $5,500 on its own if you already have good photos. You own it and manage it yourself.
- Helicopter: about $1,500 an hour through partners I trust.
- Travel: within 200 miles of Greenville, it's included. Farther adds a $2,000 travel day before and after the shoot, and that covers flights, hotel and everything else. Booked inside 21 days and need to fly? Only the airfare is extra.
- Video: not my skill set, but I work with some of the best in the business and can bring them.
Why a day rate
Good photos come from time on site. A day lets me watch how your crew works, wait for the right light and catch the moments nobody would think to pose. I'd rather do one great day for you than five rushed hours.
A 50% deposit holds your date. The rest is due when your gallery is delivered.