How much does an engagement photographer cost in Durham?

Last updated: 30th Nov 2024

In 2020, for a two-hour engagement photoshoot in Durham, the average price you can expect to pay the photographer is approximately $645. On average a one-hour engagement shoot will cost $403 and a four-hour shoot will cost $1,128. Durham’s engagement photographer prices are 19% below 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 Durham engagement photographer costs by shoot duration
  2. Examples of recent engagement photoshoot jobs on Snappr in Durham, NC
  3. Compare the cost of hiring a engagement photographer to other cities in NC
  4. Comparison of different options for finding an engagement photographer in Durham
  5. Prices for other types of photographers in Durham

Comparison of average Durham 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 Durham, NC Snappr cost - value package Snappr cost - premium package
1 hour photoshoot
$403
$89
$149
2 hour photoshoot
$645
$149
$249
3 hour photoshoot
$887
$209
$349
4 hour photoshoot
$1,128
$269
$449
5 hour photoshoot
$1,370
$329
$549
6 hour photoshoot
$1,612
$389
$649
8 hour photoshoot
$2,096
$509
$849
10 hour photoshoot
$2,579
$629
$1,049

Source: Proprietary algorithm that combines earnings data from government data for the area of Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (20500) 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 Durham, NC

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

Snappr motif Engagement shoot in

Booked 21 days ago by Ninad

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $224
Snappr motif Engagement shoot in Durham

Booked 2 months ago by Rishitha

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

Booked 2 months ago by Rishitha

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

Booked 2 months ago by Kevin

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

Booked 3 months ago by Colin

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

Booked 8 months ago by Derek

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $169
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Compare the cost of hiring a engagement photographer to other cities in NC

From most expensive to least expensive.

City Cost of 2 hour photoshoot
Raleigh, NC
$854
Greensboro, NC
$758
Durham, NC
$645
Charlotte, NC
$630
Asheville, NC
$547
State of NC
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Comparison of different options for finding an engagement photographer in Durham

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

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Prices for other types of photographers in Durham

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