How much does an engagement photographer cost in Columbus?

Last updated: 9th Dec 2024

In 2020, for a two-hour engagement photoshoot in Columbus, the average price you can expect to pay the photographer is approximately $1,013. On average a one-hour engagement shoot will cost $633 and a four-hour shoot will cost $1,772. Columbus’s engagement photographer prices are 27% 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 Columbus engagement photographer costs by shoot duration
  2. Examples of recent engagement photoshoot jobs on Snappr in Columbus, OH
  3. Compare the cost of hiring a engagement photographer to other cities in OH
  4. Comparison of different options for finding an engagement photographer in Columbus
  5. Prices for other types of photographers in Columbus

Comparison of average Columbus 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 Columbus, OH Snappr cost - value package Snappr cost - premium package
1 hour photoshoot
$633
$89
$149
2 hour photoshoot
$1,013
$149
$249
3 hour photoshoot
$1,393
$209
$349
4 hour photoshoot
$1,772
$269
$449
5 hour photoshoot
$2,152
$329
$549
6 hour photoshoot
$2,532
$389
$649
8 hour photoshoot
$3,292
$509
$849
10 hour photoshoot
$4,051
$629
$1,049

Source: Proprietary algorithm that combines earnings data from government data for the area of Columbus, OH (18140) 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 Columbus, OH

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

Snappr motif Engagement shoot in Columbus

Booked 12 days ago by David

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

Booked 15 days ago by terri

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

Booked a month ago by Paige

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

Booked 3 months ago by Diane

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

Booked 3 months ago by Pranathi

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $389
Snappr motif Engagement shoot in Columbus

Booked 3 months ago by Cole

  • 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 OH

From most expensive to least expensive.

City Cost of 2 hour photoshoot
Columbus, OH
$1,013
Cleveland, OH
$893
Dayton, OH
$617
State of OH
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Comparison of different options for finding an engagement photographer in Columbus

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 Columbus. See how booking your engagement shoot with Snappr compares to common alternatives.

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Prices for other types of photographers in Columbus

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