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Commercial photography starts from £220 for a focused two-hour session at the local independent rate. The standard rate is £415 for a half day and £690 for a full day, and local independents and charities get 20% off. Travel within Hampshire is included; further afield is costed transparently.
Two hours
£275
£220 local & charity rate
- Single location shoot
- Fully edited gallery
- Commercial usage included
Most booked
Half day
£415
£330 local & charity rate
- Up to four hours on site
- Multiple setups and spaces
- Fully edited gallery
- Commercial usage included
Full day
£690
£550 local & charity rate
- Up to eight hours on site
- Multi-day 10% discount
- Fully edited gallery
- Commercial usage included
London shoots from £495 all-in. National campaign usage from £1,100 a day; worldwide from £1,500 a day, quoted per project.
Rates by service type
Indicative figures. Your final price depends on shoot length, location, deliverables and licensing scope. The quote calculator returns a real number in 30 seconds.
| Service | What it covers | Half day | Full day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Drink | Menu shoots, cocktails, delivery-platform listings | £415£330 local | £690£550 local |
| Product | E-commerce, packaging, lifestyle product, catalogue | £415£330 local | £690£550 local |
| Lifestyle | Documentary imagery for brand campaigns and editorial | £415£330 local | £690£550 local |
| Portrait & Headshot | Corporate headshots, individual and creative portraits | £415£330 local | £690£550 local |
| Interior | Hotels, holiday lets, restaurants, residential property | £415£330 local | £690£550 local |
| Exterior & Property | Building exteriors, architecture, property listings | £415£330 local | £690£550 local |
| Corporate Event | Conferences, networking, launches, awards nights | £415£330 local | £690£550 local |
| Live Music & Gig | Live music, festivals, club nights, band promo | £415£330 local | £690£550 local |
| Wedding | Documentary-style coverage blending candids and portraits | Bespoke, typically £1,200+ | |
All prices in GBP. Two-hour sessions from £275 (£220 local). Local independent and charity rate applies within ~30 miles of Southampton. National and worldwide campaign usage is quoted individually.
What every shoot includes
- A pre-shoot consultation to align on brief, shot list and deliverables
- Full lighting kit on location; I rarely rely on natural light alone
- Professional Canon EOS R5 system with prime lenses and studio lighting
- Colour-managed editing, sized for web, print and social channels
- Delivery within five to seven working days for most shoots
- Plain-English usage licensing aligned to your campaign scope
Travel, simply costed
Within ~30 miles of Southampton: free. Then a flat rail-travel charge: £40 to 80 miles, £90 to 150 miles, £150 beyond, and a flat £80 for London. A 25% deposit reserves the date.
Frequently asked questions
How much does commercial photography cost in the UK?
Commercial photography runs £275 for a two-hour session, £415 for a half day and £690 for a full day at the standard rate. Local independent businesses and charities within ~30 miles of Southampton get 20% off, bringing those to £220, £330 and £550. National and worldwide campaign usage is quoted individually. Use the instant quote calculator for a tailored price.
How much does food photography cost?
A focused two-hour food session starts from £220 for local independents (£275 standard). Half-day shoots covering 8 to 12 dishes are £330 local (£415 standard). Full-day shoots covering a complete menu launch (18 to 24 dishes) are £550 local (£690 standard). Cocktails and drinks are usually shot in the same session.
How much does a restaurant photoshoot cost?
A restaurant photoshoot covering food, interiors and lifestyle typically falls between £330 (half day) and £550 (full day) for local independent venues, or £415 to £690 at the standard rate. A full day can cover a complete menu, the interior, exterior and chef portraits in one efficient session.
How much does interior photography cost?
Interior sessions for hotels, holiday lets, restaurants and residential property start at £220 for a two-hour shoot (local rate). Most full venue shoots are booked as a half day (£330 local / £415 standard) or full day (£550 local / £690 standard), covering shooting time, lighting, editing and delivery.
How much does event photography cost?
Corporate and commercial event photography starts from £220 for a focused two-hour shoot (local rate; £275 standard). Half-day coverage is £330 local / £415 standard and full days £550 local / £690 standard, including edited gallery delivery within five to seven working days and key images within 24 to 48 hours.
Are there any extra costs?
Travel near Southampton (within ~30 miles) is included free. Further afield carries a flat rail-travel charge: £40 to 80 miles, £90 to 150 miles, £150 beyond, and a flat £80 for London. Specialist props, food styling or studio hire are quoted separately and only added with prior agreement.
Is a deposit required?
Yes. A 25% deposit is required to reserve the date. The balance is due on the day of the shoot or on delivery, depending on the project. All payment terms are stated on the booking confirmation.
How do I get an exact price?
The instant quote calculator takes 30 seconds and returns a tailored price based on your shoot type, duration, location and deliverables. For larger or unusual projects, get in touch directly.
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