Photography prices in India
What does a photographer cost? These are SnapPro's guide prices by type of shoot and hours, for shoots booked a day or more ahead. Photographers set their own prices — you'll see every quote before you book.
| Type of shoot | 1 hour | 2 hours | 4 hours | 8 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wedding | ₹6,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹48,000 |
| Pre-wedding | ₹6,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹48,000 |
| Birthday | ₹1,750 | ₹3,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹14,000 |
| Corporate | ₹3,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹28,000 |
| Event | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹16,000 |
| Maternity | ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹24,000 |
| Product | ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹20,000 |
| Food | ₹2,250 | ₹4,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹18,000 |
| Fashion | ₹4,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹32,000 |
| Real estate | ₹2,750 | ₹5,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹22,000 |
| Portrait | ₹1,250 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Pet | ₹1,400 | ₹2,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹11,200 |
| Candid | ₹1,100 | ₹2,200 | ₹4,400 | ₹8,800 |
Same-day bookings: about +60% for "right now", +35% "in 1 hour", +15% "in 3 hours". Booking for tomorrow or a picked date is slightly cheaper. Travel, albums and extra editing are agreed with your photographer.
What affects the price
- Type of shoot and how long it runs
- How soon you need the photographer
- Number of edited photos and how fast you need them
- Travel to more than one venue, or outside the city
- The photographer's experience and portfolio
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer cost in India?
It depends on the type and length of the shoot. On SnapPro, 2-hour guide prices start around ₹2,200 for candid photos, ₹2,500 for portraits, ₹3,500 for birthdays, ₹4,000 for events, ₹5,000 for products, ₹7,000 for corporate and ₹12,000 for weddings. Each photographer sends their own quote.
How much does a wedding photographer cost in India?
On SnapPro the guide price is about ₹12,000 for 2 hours and ₹36,000 for 6 hours of a single function. Multi-day weddings, a second photographer, videography and albums are quoted separately by each photographer.
Why do same-day bookings cost more?
Photographers need to drop other plans to reach you quickly. On SnapPro, 'right now' requests are suggested at about 60% more, 'in 1 hour' about 35% more and 'in 3 hours' about 15% more than a planned shoot.
Is there a booking fee?
No. Customers pay only the photographer's quoted price, online through Razorpay — 25% to book and the rest after the shoot starts.
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