Event Photography Pricing and Rates

Event photographers will charge $180 to $250 per hour with a 2-hour minimum for a local City of Sydney event.

How do you price an event photographer?

For great pro event photographers allow $200-280 in your budget. The amount does have some variance depending if it is just a few hours or a full day. Event photography fees will be around $1,500 – $2,200 per 8 or 10 hours.

Beginner or part time photographers will generally get less than this pending their experience and event criteria. It is the same for freelancers filling their diaries with established studios and agencies providing the leads and client relationship management.

Sydney event photography prices vary greatly. For example, weddings tend to be the most costly and at the lower end of the cost scale are typically small family events. For full day events the average rate can be from $1600 up to $2500 depending on the type of event and equipment required. This may vary in 2023 by up to -10%.

To book an experienced event photographer in Sydney you can pay from minimum of $440 and up for a single hour booked at a time.

Price factors include; are they based near the event venue? How much equipment and type will they need? The experience of the photographer will also be a big determinant on price. We are located within walking distance to all the best event venues in Sydney.

Countries like the US, England and Hong Kong have very similar rates when converted to local currency. Australian rates in capital cities compare well with other similar countries. Check out a few price comparisons on our long form article on photography prices.

Comparing freelance photographers

You don’t want to pay too much. And just about every time, you don’t want to pay too little.

Low budget photographers have not allowed for their skills development, nor will they have the full suite of resources to deliver their services to a standard. Or have professional camera equipment and reliable backup processes. How about insurance, a professional will always have full cover for public liability.

Cheap photographers are cheap for a reason and you’ll find most photography booking service websites who aggregate beginners are of higher risk. With such low rates and the booking service taking up to 30% away from photographers leaves very little incentive to potentially even turn up.

Are the Photo use license and copyright Included?

Photography payment and bookings terms