How much does an engagement photographer cost in Sydney?

Last updated: 21st Dec 2024

In 2020, for a two-hour engagement photoshoot in Sydney, the average price you can expect to pay the photographer is approximately $895. On average a one-hour engagement shoot will cost $560 and a four-hour shoot will cost $1,567. Sydney’s engagement photographer prices are 12% above the AU 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 Sydney engagement photographer costs by shoot duration
  2. Examples of recent engagement photoshoot jobs on Snappr in Sydney, NSW
  3. Compare the cost of hiring a engagement photographer to other cities in NSW
  4. Comparison of different options for finding an engagement photographer in Sydney
  5. Prices for other types of photographers in Sydney

Comparison of average Sydney 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 Sydney, NSW Snappr cost - value package Snappr cost - premium package
1 hour photoshoot
$560
$109
$179
2 hour photoshoot
$895
$179
$299
3 hour photoshoot
$1,231
$249
$419
4 hour photoshoot
$1,567
$319
$539
5 hour photoshoot
$1,902
$389
$659
6 hour photoshoot
$2,238
$459
$779
8 hour photoshoot
$2,909
$599
$1,019
10 hour photoshoot
$3,581
$739
$1,259

Source: Proprietary algorithm that combines earnings data from government data for the area of Sydney (1030) 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 Sydney, NSW

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

Snappr motif Engagement shoot in North Sydney

Booked 14 hours ago by Will

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $209
Snappr motif Engagement shoot in Sydney

Booked 17 hours ago by Alex

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: 6 digital downloads
  • Price: $109
Snappr motif Engagement shoot in Bondi Beach

Booked 19 hours ago by Clement

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $349
Snappr motif Engagement shoot in Surry Hills

Booked a day ago by Liam

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $219
Snappr motif Engagement shoot in Sydney

Booked 2 days ago by Amonthep

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $349
Snappr motif Engagement shoot in Bondi Beach

Booked 3 days ago by Clement

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $279
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Compare the cost of hiring a engagement photographer to other cities in NSW

From most expensive to least expensive.

City Cost of 2 hour photoshoot
Sydney, NSW
$895
Newcastle, NSW
$695
Central Coast, NSW
$695
State of NSW
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Comparison of different options for finding an engagement photographer in Sydney

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

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Prices for other types of photographers in Sydney

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