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How much does a photographer cost?

  • R5000 – R14,000
    Wedding photographer
  • R1500 – R2500/hour
    Newborn/Baby photography
  • R1000 – R1500/hour
    Family photography
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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

  • R5000 – R14,000

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 R5000 and R14,000.

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Photo shoot (at your location)

  • R800 – R1500

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 R800 to R1500, averaging at R1100.

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Maternity photography

  • R1500 – R1800/hour

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 R1500/hour and R1800/hour with an average of R1600/hour.

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Newborn/Baby photography

  • R1500 – R2500/hour

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 R2000/hour.

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Family photography

  • R1000 – R1500/hour

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 R1300/hour, or typically between R1000/hour and R1500/hour.

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Couple photography

  • R1000 – R1500/hour

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 R1300/hour, or typically between R1000/hour and R1500/hour.

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Photo shoot (in studio)

  • R1900 – R3100/hour

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 R1900/hour to R3100/hour, averaging at R2500/hour.

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Event photography

  • R1000 – R1900

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 R1000 and R1900.

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Heeldag fotografie vir 'n konferensie vir 350 gaste.

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
  • Event date: from Sunday 25th January 2025.
  • For which occasion do you need a photography service?: Corporate event
  • Approx. number of guests: 350
  • How long will you need the photography service?: More than 3 hours
  • Price estimate: R25,000

We require a photographer to cover the first day of our international conference, starting from the point of registration and continuing throughout the day. Coverage should include the venue, the surrounding area, delegates, and speakers. To assist, I’ve included a link to our website, which provides examples of the style of photography and video we are looking for. https://clockworkmedical.com/ As part of the meeting, there are several social events. We would also like the beginning of some of these events to be captured. To begin, it would be helpful to understand what services you can provide and to receive a breakdown of the associated costs. If you require any additional information please do let me know and I look forward to hearing from you.

Family photography studio session for a 1-year-old's birthday.

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Rosebank, Johannesburg
  • When do you need this service?: As soon as possible
  • Where do you want the photos to be taken?: Photo studio
  • Price estimate: R2500

Birthday photo shoot for 1 year old girl

Eenuur personeelportrettefotosessie in 'n kantoor

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: George
  • Where do you want the photos to be taken?: Work/office
  • When do you need this service?: I'm flexible
  • Price estimate: R1500

I hope this message finds you well. I'm reaching out to inquire if you might be interested in collaborating with us for a 1-hour photoshoot of staff portraits at an office space in George. Our requirements for this assignment are relatively simple: We need a photographer to visit the business premises. You should provide a basic key light setup (no need for backdrops). Your task will be to capture portraits of pre-booked staff members with each booking allocated to a 5-minute time slot. These slots are booked via our system, which you would have access to. Following the photoshoot, we'll require you to upload the photos, but we will provide further details on this process. It's important to note that there is no editing of photos required. For a more comprehensive project brief, I'll be happy to send you the relevant document if you're interested in proceeding. In terms of compensation: We offer a minimum rate of R1,.00 up to the first 10 booked slots, within an hour, as slots are allocated 5 minutes each. We provide an additional R.00 for each additional booked person if there are more than 10 bookings on the day. We should mention that, in line with our agreements with other photographers, we do not cover travel expenses. However, we do make all payment arrangements within 5-10 working days after receiving your invoice, in accordance with our corporate payment policies. You will be able to request your payout directly from within our system to your verified bank account. We appreciate your consideration and look forward to hearing from you soon. If you have any questions or need additional information, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Familiefotografie sessie in 'n fotostudio.

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Port Elizabeth
  • When do you need this service?: I'm flexible
  • Where do you want the photos to be taken?: Photo studio
  • Price estimate: R3500

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Fotografie en videografie vir 'n korporatiewe seminaar vir 90 gaste.

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Melrose, Johannesburg
  • Event date: 25/11/2025
  • For which occasion do you need a photography service?: Corporate event
  • Approx. number of guests: 90
  • How long will you need the photography service?: Less than 3 hours
  • Price estimate: R1500

I have a limited budget - max R Need assistance to take pictures of Wanted to know if you by any chance have availability today (this evening) for photography for a seminar We would need photographs of The attendees The speaker Attendees interacting And shots of the crowd Team shot In 4K Vertically shot Video Quick 20 sec video that will be required for Instagram stories Recording x3 to x4 client testimonials for social media The event is at 6 pm in MelroseArch. This will be required for x2.5 hours. Let me know if you have availability and cost or can recommend

Troufotografie vir 40 gaste vir 5 uur.

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Randburg, Johannesburg
  • Event date: 18 April 2026
  • What type of photography service do you need?: Ceremony, Reception, Family
  • Approx. number of guests: 40
  • How long will you need the photography service?: More than 3 hours
  • Price estimate: R12,000

Photographer needed from 10h30 to 15h30 - wedding ceremony starts at 11h00. Pensioner wedding at a restaurant in Randburg area. Simple, non-elaborate event. Need photos to provide a good record of the wedding, with important moments being captured. Need to meet photographer beforehand and establish if we can establish a good connection or not.

Fotografie für 20 Gäste zu Hause

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Camps Bay, Cape Town
  • When do you need this service?: I'm flexible
  • Where do you want the photos to be taken?: Home
  • Price estimate: R7000

I have a group of 20 American clients coming to Cape Town in January for a week to celebrate one of their 40th birthdays. They are renting an entire Camps Bay villa. They have enquired about having a photographer one evening when they are having a private dinner and celebration at their villa (Sunday 11 January). Is this something you can assist with?

Outdoor family photo shoot

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Benoni
  • When do you need this service?: As soon as possible
  • Where do you want the photos to be taken?: Outdoors
  • Price estimate: R3500

Hello out there, I know this is very short notice, but with the holidays, currently family are visiting and having the opportunity to all be together, I would like to try and arrange a small shoot for my parents and the grandkids. The only day I am able to do this, though, is tomorrow, the 26th December. If there is any availability for someone who is experienced in family photo shoots - please contact me asap.

Outdoor family photo shoot

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Ballito
  • When do you need this service?: I'm flexible
  • Where do you want the photos to be taken?: Outdoors
  • Price estimate: R3500

Good Day, We will be in Balito on Holiday at the start of April . I would like a price on a family photo shoot on the beach. We are a family of 4 I would like photos of all of us and then some of me and our daughters, my husband and our daughters, our daughters together and of me and him together as well. Just a quick simple shoot. Thanks

Outdoor family photo shoot

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Stilbaai
  • When do you need this service?: I'm flexible
  • Where do you want the photos to be taken?: Outdoors
  • Price estimate: R4500

Good day, I would like to enquire on packages / price list for a small Family Shoot. Date: Between 17 March - 19 March Location: Stilbaai and surrounds (Outdoor, specifically Beach) Background - Myself and my partner will be visiting from Australia in March, I would like to capture some photo's with my parents during my stay :-). Thank you very much, Kind Regards,