Professional Photographer's Rates in Singapore
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My Photography Pricing
Portraiture
Art
From $500
🔍 more Automotive
From $500
🔍 more Bikini/ Swimwear
From $500
🔍 more Beach
From $550
🔍 more Beauty
From $500
🔍 more Birthday
From $500
🔍 more Bodyscape
From $500
🔍 more Boudoir
From $500
🔍 more Branding
From $500
🔍 more Business Branding
From $500
🔍 more Candid
From $500
🔍 more Cat
From $500
🔍 more Catalogue/ Blogshop
From $500
🔍 more Children
From $500
🔍 more Conceptual
From $500
🔍 more Corporate
From $500
🔍 more Team
From $500
🔍 more Corporate Headshot
From $500
🔍 more Couple
From $500
🔍 more Dance
From $500
🔍 more Dating Profile Rebranding
From $500
🔍 more Dog
From $500
🔍 more Editorial
From $500
🔍 more Family
From $500
🔍 more Fitness
From $500
🔍 more Friends
From $500
🔍 more Glamour
From $500
🔍 more Headshot
From $400
🔍 more Hobby
From $500
🔍 more Home Portrait
From $500
🔍 more Indoor
From $500
🔍 more Lifestyle
From $500
🔍 more Makeover
From $600
🔍 more Maternity
From $500
🔍 more Men's Fashion
From $500
🔍 more Modelling Portfolio
From $500
🔍 more Music
From $500
🔍 more Night
From $600
🔍 more Environmental Portrait
From $500
🔍 more Outdoor Photoshoot
From $500
🔍 more Personal Branding
From $500
🔍 more Pet
From $500
🔍 more Profile
From $500
🔍 more Social Media
From $500
🔍 more Sunrise/Sunset
From $700
🔍 more Tattoo
From $500
🔍 more Testimonial
From $500
🔍 more Themed
From $500
🔍 more Vacation / Hiking
From $500
🔍 more Women's Fashion
From $500
🔍 more Yoga
From $500
🔍 more
Wedding (Portrait & Event)
Surprise Proposal
From $500
🔍 more Pre-Wedding Portraits
From $700
🔍 more ROM/ Solemnisation
From $500
🔍 more AD Actual Day Wedding
From $1200
🔍 more Second Shooter
From $400
🔍 more Bridal
From $500
🔍 more
Events & Parties
Corporate (D&D, conference)
From $400
🔍 more Community Event
From $400
🔍 more Private Event
From $400
🔍 more
Interior & Real Estate Photography
Interior & Real Estate photography
From $350
🔍 more
Other Photography
Product photography
$200 + $20/photo
🔍 more Food photography
$200 + $20/photo
🔍 more
Additional
Post-Production
From $50
🔍 more Studio
From $450
🔍 more Makeover (Hair & Makeup)
From $140
🔍 List of makeup artists and hairstylists Face-painting
From $70
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Read important checklist for hiring a photographer to have a clear understanding of the charges. Contact me (with as many details as possible) to get an accurate quotation.
Explanations on My Photography Packages
I've streamlined my photography packages to be wallet-friendly, ensuring you get the best value. The most considerable portion of my photography cost is calculated based on:
- Duration booked: it includes changing of equipment, wardrobe, makeup, hairstyle and travelling during the shoot.
- Equipment required: natural light vs flash.
- Type of editing: basic vs advanced.
- Copyright/privacy: there's a fee should you don't want the photos to be published anywhere.
- Extensiveness of planning required.
- Special requests/ add-ons & surcharges.
Main Packages
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Duration booked Each moment of your photography session is meticulously curated to capture the essence of your special event. The more time we spend together, the more we can create cherished memories.
However, one important thing that you should take note of is that the initial hours are usually much more expensive. Some photographers wouldn't even take up one-hour jobs while others would simply charge a high rate for it. This is a common practice for many other industries as well.
The explanation for photography is that for an hour of the job, the photographer has to spend time discussing with the client, preparing the equipment for the shoot, and travelling the same distance using the same amount of time. After the shoot, the photographer will have to make the trip home, clean up his equipment, back up the photos, and prepare the invoice. After the final photos are done, the photographer has to use his mean to send the photos to the client.
Having such a long list of tasks, it just doesn't make sense for the photographer to do a one-hour or two-hour job at a low price. Therefore, if a client is seeking only one professionally taken picture, that one and only one picture will look very pricey. -
Equipment required I tailor my equipment to suit your unique needs for both natural light and high-end flash setups, ensuring exceptional results and unforgettable images.
For a natural light photoshoot, the most basic equipment would be just a camera body and a lens.
A high-end photoshoot using flash would require a light stand, strobe/speedlite, adapter bracket, softbox and other smaller accessories, such as transmitter and batteries. A large and sturdy carrier system will also be required.
Should the photographer wants to create more flattering soft light to make his subject looks better, he has to use a large softbox, which requires more power from the lighting, which the heavier and bulkier strobe is a more ideal choice, and eventually, a sturdier and heavier light stand would be required as well. The overall weight and bulkiness are enormous, and transporting them has caused me permanent injuries on my shoulders and fingers.
The investment in lighting equipment is enormous and they are highly prone to damage during every shoot, and at unfortunate events, they need to be repaired or replaced totally.
The setting up and dismantling of the lighting equipment requires time and it often causes injuries on the fingers and drains off the photographer's energy. With these, be expected that high-end photography will cost much more than natural light photography. -
Type of editing My range of editing options allows you to choose the level of enhancement you desire. I categorise them into three types - basic, advanced and extreme - which others may term differently.
Basic editing includes exposure and colour correction, and cropping if necessary. These basic corrections help to maintain the authenticity of the moment. They are necessary because of the changing exposure and colour temperature of the ambient light during shoots.
The basic edit doesn't include skin retouching. Most professional photographers will include basic editing for their basic packages because unedited (raw) photographs do not represent their work and would harm their reputation. In some situations, the photographer would purposely under or overexpose the image during the shoot to serve good reasons, and the photos may look bad before post-production.
My advanced photo edit service is for a flawless finish, which includes skin retouching. I will remove or reduce imperfections on the skin, especially the face, and apply an effect to make the complexion look better. Imperfections, to most people, would include acne, scars, eyebags, and small strands of hair appearing at places that would distract the viewer. I may also help to shape the face a little.
Not all photos can be edited though; the angle and lighting may be part of the reason.
As my usual photography focuses on my subjects, I compose them to occupy much of the frame instead of leaving them tiny inside the photos while focusing on the scenery. Therefore, any imperfection in the photos will be much more obvious and thus requires more tedious editing work to make the photo look natural and unedited. Usually, it may take 1.5 to 2 hours of effort for each photo, depending on the conditions of the subjects. Therefore, it's costly to do advanced editing.
The third and last kind of photo edit is called extreme editing. It involves the replacement of part(s) of the subject or background. For example, replacing the nose of the subject using another image. Other requests may include changing the background. I usually turn down requests for extreme editing as I wish to spend my time on photography itself and not on photo editing.
Both advanced and extreme editing can be done easily by amateurs using free software that may simply blur the faces of the subjects, which likely will make them look unnatural. An experienced photographer/retoucher will make the photos appear unedited but it requires great effort.
Due to the high cost, photos from events would only be enhanced with basic editing, unless otherwise, the client has a high budget to pay for the massive work due to the huge number of photos.
Most photographers will include basic edit in their basic portrait packages although many simply indicate "edited photos". -
The extensiveness of planning Your photography experience is designed with thoughtful preparation, ensuring we bring your vision to life with creativity and attention to detail. My bespoke photography customises photo concepts and anticipates problems for clients, and eventually requires more effort than others. -
The pace of the shoot My unhurried approach allows for genuine interactions, capturing candid moments that truly reflect the essence of your personality and story. A slow-paced shoot will make you stay calm and relaxed so that your natural expression can polish the photos natural.
Should the type of shoot requires a fast pace, I may reject it or charge a higher rate to compensate for the highly intensive work and possible injuries. -
Delivery of photos I offer only digital copies to deliver the final photos to you instantly while being mindful of our environmental impact. I wish to focus on photography instead of having a side income from selling prints.
I produce high-resolution JPG format photos but do take note that everyone has a different definition of high-resolution. Most phone cameras can produce large dimension photos but they are usually white elephants and don't even appear clear on a large screen.
Special Requests/ Add-ons
While my photography packages are thoughtfully curated to meet various needs, I have introduced special requests and add-ons based on previous clients' preferences. I value transparency and wish to explain that these services may not always be necessary for every project.
It's essential to understand that these additional services require dedicated time and effort to deliver the same level of excellence found in my core offerings. Therefore, I encourage my potential clients to carefully consider if they truly require these extras.
As a passionate photographer, my primary focus is on capturing your genuine moments and delivering exceptional results. I refrain from seeking extra income through these services, as I believe in providing the best possible experience without unnecessary expenses.
By keeping our focus on photography, I can dedicate my energy to creating meaningful and timeless memories for you. Let's work together to make your photography experience truly special, with the utmost care and attention to detail.
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Face-to-face discussion Since communication is key, I make it convenient through video calls at no additional charge to ensure I understand your needs, keeping your creative journey engaging and enjoyable.
I'm likely not able to produce the solution instantly as it may take days or weeks to come out with great ideas and concepts. Thus, my usual way of communication to discuss and share new ideas/concepts is via WhatsApp texting, which allows both the client and me sufficient time to digest information and react at our convenience.
Nevertheless, a face-to-face discussion will cause a huge disruption to my schedule and drains my energy for the remaining day. More than half a day's worth of time and energy will be spent on the preparation and especially on travelling on public transport (two-way) for just a one-hour face-to-face consultation. -
Photographer to scout venue(s) While I value on-site visits for larger projects, I prioritise efficiency to deliver an exceptional experience. I usually enlist the help of Google Maps to explore places. Should a client insists on a physical site visit, it's chargeable for the effort (time and energy). -
Shoot at beach/ sandy/ dirty venue I strive to adapt to diverse environments but do consider the challenges of specific locations that may require extra care and maintenance of my equipment. Thus, an additional fee is chargeable. -
Additional lighting set-up For a more refined look or special settings, such as group shots, I offer additional lighting solutions to enhance the quality of your photographs, ensuring you shine in every frame.
As discussed earlier, a one-light setup will include a few heavy and bulky pieces of equipment and a lot of effort. Any additional lighting setup will be doubling the effort, and thus be chargeable. -
Additional photos (basic edit) My packages include thoughtfully curated images, and I'm happy to provide extra photos with the same dedication to make your memories everlasting. -
Same-day photo edit (basic edit) As a passionate photographer, I believe in delivering the best possible results and request adequate time to carefully process and present your stunning images. However, it seems that many non-professional photographers have a wrong impression of how photography and post-production work.
Firstly, when a client books a photographer for a photo session, the booked duration doesn't include the photographer's timeslots after the shoot. The photographer reserves his rights to take up another shoot, discuss shoots with other clients, handle personal matters or simply take a good rest after the exhausting (mentally and physically) day.
Secondly, the client is not the photographer's only client. No client has the right to make the photographer neglect the post-production of other clients' photo albums.
Thirdly, post-production begins with photo culling, which means filtering and selecting good photos out of multiple clicks. A professional photographer usually takes a huge number of photos during every photo session and at times, he may use burst mode to increase the chance of nabbing certain moments. Therefore, there will be an excessive number of similar photos, which will require lots of time and energy to pick the best out of them.
Unlike what most non-photographers mistake, selecting just one photo out of a few hundred photos isn't a simple job. Choosing a bad photo due to lack of time or energy can cost the photographer's reputation, especially when such requests are usually due to the client wanting to present the photo(s) on social media, which will only elevate the damage to the photographer.
Nevertheless, should the client requires such a huge commitment from a passionate photographer who truly cares about the quality of work that he produces, the client has to pay extra for the special services. Of course, it's still subject to the professional photographer's availability.
In conclusion, should the client and photographer have different views on this, it's likely a mismatch. The client is encouraged to hire an unknown hobbyist photographer instead. -
Expedited photo edit Similar to same-day photo edits, demanding the photographer to produce the final photo album within a timeframe beyond his schedule is abusive. Should the client requires such services, of course, he can pay an extra fee but it's subject to the professional photographer's availability as well because the client is not the photographer's only client.
Unknowingly to non-professional photographers, it takes lots of energy and time to do post-processing. It's draining to the brain.
Exhausted eyes, body and mind can only cause bad judgements. Therefore, I usually go through the photos many times, over days or weeks, so that each time I can be in my top condition to make my best judgements, including adjusting the attributes of each photo. That's why I require a longer time to finish the photos.
All professional photographers want to deliver the final images soon so that they can take up more projects, but those with clear self-conscience will make sure the quality of images isn't being compromised. -
Revision of photo edit (advanced edit) Every photographer has his style and every professional photographer would have shown his work on his website. Therefore, should you want to hire a photographer, do make sure his style resonates with yours.
Before your photographer begins the post-production work, you have to highlight what you want and don't want to be edited. Otherwise, he will simply work as usual.
Should a client not specify the requirement properly, any revision of the advanced editing work will incur a fee. -
Privacy of photos I respect your privacy and adhere to professional ethics regarding photo usage. I offer options for confidentiality if you prefer to keep your moments private for a good reason, while still delivering my signature quality. However, since every project requires great effort and I've limited time, I may reject the project.
Most hardworking and passionate photographers will need new photos to update their website and social media for marketing purposes and show their potential clients the quality of their work.
Do note that it's a huge effort to craft every portfolio page and thus should you change your mind and require any changes on the page, additional cost will be incurred.
About My Photography Rates
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A proclaimed photographer has testified that my photography rates are on the lower side.
In the vast landscape of professional photography, it's crucial to recognise the individuality of each artist. My photography rates are no exception; they're bespoke, tailored to a unique composition that might not sync with the symphony of the so-called professional market rates, a spectrum where different photographers wield their perspectives on the monetary value.
Transparency is my cornerstone. No smoke and mirrors – your investment is laid out meticulously online. But here's the golden rule: resist the temptation to play the comparison game. My packages stand in a league of their own, deviating from the conventional offerings of other professional photographers.
Now, about those price wars? Not my scene. I refrain from delving into competitors' rates, choosing instead to dedicate that time to responding to the queries of discerning clients like yourself.
Fairness is woven into the fabric of my approach. I've consciously excluded what I consider non-essential. My rates mirror affordability, not due to alignment with market norms, but because I diligently omit services I find unnecessary. Regular revisions of my photography rates help sustain my photography business.
In essence, these rates are a testament to a commitment to simplicity, a deliberate focus on the essence of photography. Remember – these rates are a narrative in themselves, telling a story of value and discernment.
Approach me if you appreciate my work and personality, not merely because of my photography rates, whether they lean towards the higher or lower ends. Understand that photographers abound, charging a small fraction or multiples of my rates.
Let's hope our artistic sensibilities align for a splendid collaboration.
Finding a photographer is like shopping for a piece of painting. If you appreciate art, you are likely to pay a good price for good work; if you simply need a painting to be hung on the empty wall, you are likely to grab the cheapest deal possible. Unfortunately, most people cannot appreciate art work and it is not their fault for having different interest.
- Skai
FAQ
- How much does a photoshoot cost?
- It varies, depending on the scale of the photoshoot and experience/ popularity of the professional photographer. Feel free to look at my packages and contact me.
- I just need one photo, why is it so costly?
- I understand that some people simply need one photo, for example, for a corporate headshot. However, for just one photo, photographers will still need to factor in the effort for pre-production work, including the time and expense for travelling, and setting up and dismantling of equipment etc. Hence it may look costly should a client requires only one professional photo as compared to 10 or 20.
- How do you come up with your photography rates?
- I quote everyone in such a way that the amount of my talent, effort and quality of artwork will at least be partially compensated, and that I'm able to replace and upgrade my photography equipment. Since every shoot is going to be part of my portfolio and photography is supposed to be enjoyable, I will not allow a low-budget project to spoil them (my reputation and the fun).
- Why are there different rates for different events?
- Some events are more tedious, require more experience or higher in demand. Some events are under my 'discount' list for they draw more interest from me.
- Would you lower down your rates to stay competitive?
- To me, photography is an art and has its value. I don't do price wars with other talents just to secure more projects. The fact is no matter how you bring your prices down, there will be other market spoilers who will offer cheaper prices. Besides, I also have limited time and energy (I exhaust myself for every shoot to get the best quality pictures possible, and I try hard to increase quantity by being pro-active during the entire shoot), and thus I can only take up a number of projects within the same period.
Given the high cost, effort, time and special skill required, charging a low fee means it's more rewarding to work in a fast food restaurant or as a tuition teacher (as a degree holder). - Are there any additional costs for edits or extended sessions?
- Yes, advanced editing like skin retouching requires more time and is priced accordingly. Additional time for extended sessions is also charged separately.
- Do you offer discounts for repeat clients or referrals?
- This depends on the situation. While I aim to keep my prices as accessible as possible, I also need to maintain a balance to ensure the quality of my work.
- What value-added services do you include in your packages (e.g., prints, albums)?
- I focus on creating bespoke photo experiences rather than providing physical products like prints or albums. My goal is to deliver meaningful, versatile photos that clients can use however they wish.
- How do your prices compare to other photographers?
- I don't engage in price wars or constant comparisons. My prices reflect the effort, expertise and quality I deliver. They're also adjusted periodically based on the value I provide.
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