In Depth Cost of Services
Below is a more comprehensive commercial photography budgeting tool.
Hourly Rated Projects & Creative Fees
| SERVICE | RATE |
|---|---|
| Hourly Rate | $175/hr |
| Half-Day Shoot (up to 4 hours) | $675 |
| Full-Day Shoot (up to 8 hours) | $1,300 |
| Post-Production / Editing | $100/hr |
Packages Offered
Menu Update Session
Starting at $2,000
Bring your business offerings up to date to include new menu items, current specials and seasonal dishes.
Website Refresh Session
Starting at $1,500
Showcase your customer favorites and best sellers on your main website or add images to your GrubHub or UberEats order pages to help sell more items.
Google Business and Yelp Update Session
Starting at $500
Google Business is a great tool for bringing in new revenue when partnered with high quality photos that showcase your food, facilities and staff. These business tools must have deliberate and planned photos and not just what visitors post or you may be losing business.
Social Media Content Session
Ad Campaign Session
Starting at $2,500
2. Licensing Fees
| Usage Type | Rate per Image |
| Web/Social Use Only | $100 |
| Local Advertising (print, digital) | $250 |
| National Advertising | $500–$1,000 |
| Unlimited Buyout | $1,500 |
Licensing fees are based on duration, geography, and usage type. A licensing agreement will accompany each project.
Add-On Options
| Service | Rate |
| Additional Edited Images | $50/image |
| Studio Rental | $100–$200/hr (depending on location) |
| Assistant Fee | $250/day |
| Travel (outside Houston metro) | $0.75/mile |
*Food Styling only services also available for full day rate
Monthly Retainer (for Ongoing Clients)
| Tier | Price | Includes |
| Starter | $2,000/mo | 2 shoots/month, 15 images each |
| Pro | $3,500/mo | 4 shoots/month, 20 images each |
| Custom | Quote | Tailored to your brand’s needs |
