How much does an engagement photographer cost in Albany?

Last updated: 4th Dec 2024

In 2020, for a two-hour engagement photoshoot in Albany, the average price you can expect to pay the photographer is approximately $846. On average a one-hour engagement shoot will cost $529 and a four-hour shoot will cost $1,481. Albany’s engagement photographer prices are 6% above the US national average. Similar average pricing applies to shoots in the following categories: engagement, pre-wedding, couple.

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Contents
  1. Comparison of average Albany engagement photographer costs by shoot duration
  2. Examples of recent engagement photoshoot jobs on Snappr in Albany, NY
  3. Compare the cost of hiring a engagement photographer to other cities in NY
  4. Comparison of different options for finding an engagement photographer in Albany
  5. Prices for other types of photographers in Albany

Comparison of average Albany engagement photographer costs by shoot duration

Compare average market rates to Snappr rates based on the length of the engagement shoot.

Shoot duration Typical market cost in Albany, NY Snappr cost - value package Snappr cost - premium package
1 hour photoshoot
$529
$89
$149
2 hour photoshoot
$846
$149
$249
3 hour photoshoot
$1,164
$209
$349
4 hour photoshoot
$1,481
$269
$449
5 hour photoshoot
$1,799
$329
$549
6 hour photoshoot
$2,116
$389
$649
8 hour photoshoot
$2,751
$509
$849
10 hour photoshoot
$3,386
$629
$1,049

Source: Proprietary algorithm that combines earnings data from government data for the area of Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY (10580) with a sample of price quotes on the websites of engagement photographers.

Examples of Engagement Photos from Snappr Photographers

Examples of recent engagement photoshoot jobs on Snappr in Albany, NY

A snapshot of real-world engagement jobs that have been requested recently by folks in Albany and surrounding areas.

Snappr motif Engagement shoot in East Schodack

Booked 17 days ago by Gabe

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $169
Snappr motif Engagement shoot in Saratoga Springs

Booked 2 months ago by MOLLIE

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $169
Snappr motif Engagement shoot in Albany

Booked 2 months ago by AMEER

  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $499
Snappr motif Engagement shoot in Albany

Booked 2 months ago by Tyshena

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: 6 digital downloads
  • Price: $89
Snappr motif Engagement shoot in Saratoga Springs

Booked 2 months ago by Bryan

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $279
Snappr motif Engagement shoot in Saratoga Springs

Booked 3 months ago by Amy

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $279
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Compare the cost of hiring a engagement photographer to other cities in NY

From most expensive to least expensive.

City Cost of 2 hour photoshoot
Syracuse, NY
$1,020
New York City, NY
$1,016
Buffalo, NY
$862
Albany, NY
$846
Binghamton, NY
$730
State of NY
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Comparison of different options for finding an engagement photographer in Albany

The Photographer Cost Calculator is built by Snappr, the largest on-demand marketplace for photographers, including the largest network of on-demand engagement photographers in Albany. See how booking your engagement shoot with Snappr compares to common alternatives.

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Prices for other types of photographers in Albany

The Photographer Cost Calculator can also tell you average prices for other types of shoots in Albany.