Services & Pricing

Understanding My Pricing (New York City Photography Services)

Setting clear and fair prices is important to both of us. My rates reflect my experience, specialized skills, and the high-quality results I deliver, while aiming to be accessible to clients who value professional photography without the luxury markup of celebrity-tier names.

My Pricing Philosophy:

Transparency First:  I provide clear starting points ("from") for my most common services.
Value-Driven: You invest in my unique artistic vision, technical expertise, and professional workflow – from planning to final retouched images.

Fair & Competitive:  My rates are carefully set within the mid-to-upper range of the NYC professional photography market. They reflect the true cost of running a high-end photography business here (equipment, insurance, software, expertise) while remaining fair for the quality delivered.

Tailored to You:  Final quotes are personalized based on your specific project needs (duration, complexity, usage rights, retouching level). The prices listed below are starting points for private clients; commercial projects require custom quotes.

Service Starting Prices (USD):

Portrait Photography (Individual / Creative):
Essential Session: (1 hour, 1 location, 5 edited images) From $450
Standard Session: (2 hours, 1-2 locations, 10 edited images) From $750
Premium Experience: (3+ hours, multiple looks, 15+ edited images) From $1,200

Boudoir Photography:
Intimate Session: (1-1.5 hours, 1 look, 5 edited images + consultation) From $600
Classic Collection: (2-2.5 hours, 2 looks, 10 edited images + keepsake album) From $1,000
Luxury Experience: (3+ hours, 3+ looks, 15+ edited images + premium album + optional HMUA) From $1,800
Confidentiality and comfort are paramount.

Wedding Photography:
Intimate Coverage: (Up to 5 hours, 1 photographer) From $2,500
Full Day Standard: (8-10 hours, 1 photographer) From $5,000
Comprehensive Coverage: (10+ hours, 2 photographers) From $7,500
Albums, additional hours, engagement sessions, and premium retouching are add-ons. A 30-50% retainer secures your date.

Corporate Event Photography:
Minimum Booking: (3 hours) From $900
Half Day Coverage: (Up to 5 hours) From $1,400
Full Day Coverage: (8 hours) From $2,200
Hourly rate after minimum: From $300/hr. Final pricing depends on event type, deliverables, usage rights, and turnaround time. Multi-day discounts available.

Fashion Photography (Lookbook / Editorial / Campaign):
Half Day: (4-6 hours, includes shoot & basic color edit) From $1,200
Full Day: (8-10 hours, includes shoot & basic color edit) From $2,200
Critical Note: These rates are typically for editorial or test work. Commercial usage (advertising, e-commerce, brand campaigns) requires licensing fees and is priced significantly higher, starting at +75-150% of the base rate.

Team costs (styling, HMUA, models) and studio rental are typically client-provided or billed separately.

Jewelry & Product Photography:
Basic Studio (White Background): (Up to 5 pieces, basic retouching) From $500
Creative / Lifestyle: (Involves models, props, complex lighting) From $1,500 / day
High-End Retouching: (Per complex piece - gemstones, metals) From $100 / piece
Requires specialized macro equipment and lighting. Commercial licensing fees apply.
Key Factors Influencing Final Cost:

Project Duration & Complexity: More time or challenging setups increase cost.
Location & Travel: Studio rental fees or travel outside NYC metro area.
Post-Production: Level of retouching required (basic color correction vs. intensive beauty/fashion retouch).
Usage Rights: Personal/Editorial vs. Commercial Licensing (for advertising, brand promotion, etc.) – Commercial use always costs more.
Turnaround Time: Rush delivery fees may apply.
Additional Team Members: Need for assistants, digital techs, specialized stylists.
NYC Sales Tax: Applicable sales tax will be added to the final invoice as required by law.
Getting Your Precise Quote:

The prices above are starting points. To receive a detailed, personalized quote, please contact me via the Contact form. Provide details about your project:

Type of shoot
Desired date(s) & location(s)
Estimated duration
Intended use of the images (Personal, Social Media, Website, Advertising, etc.)
Specific deliverables needed (number of final images, retouching level, album, etc.)

I look forward to discussing your vision and creating exceptional images for you in New York City!