How much does an event photographer cost in Des Moines?

Last updated: 5th Dec 2024

In 2020, for a two-hour event photoshoot in Des Moines, the average price you can expect to pay the photographer is approximately $389. On average a one-hour event shoot will cost $243 and a four-hour shoot will cost $681. Des Moines’s event photographer prices are 3% below the US national average. Similar average pricing applies to shoots in the following categories: event, function, conference.

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Contents
  1. Comparison of average Des Moines event photographer costs by shoot duration
  2. Examples of recent event photoshoot jobs on Snappr in Des Moines, IA
  3. Comparison of different options for finding an event photographer in Des Moines
  4. Prices for other types of photographers in Des Moines

Comparison of average Des Moines event photographer costs by shoot duration

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

Shoot duration Typical market cost in Des Moines, IA Snappr cost - value package Snappr cost - premium package
1 hour photoshoot
$243
$89
$149
2 hour photoshoot
$389
$149
$249
3 hour photoshoot
$535
$209
$349
4 hour photoshoot
$681
$269
$449
5 hour photoshoot
$827
$329
$549
6 hour photoshoot
$973
$389
$649
8 hour photoshoot
$1,265
$509
$849
10 hour photoshoot
$1,557
$629
$1,049

Source: Proprietary algorithm that combines earnings data from government data for the area of Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA (19780) with a sample of price quotes on the websites of event photographers.

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Examples of recent event photoshoot jobs on Snappr in Des Moines, IA

A snapshot of real-world event jobs that have been requested recently by folks in Des Moines and surrounding areas.

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Booked 3 months ago by Danielle

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $279
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Booked 4 months ago by Chad

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $299
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Booked 5 months ago by Brooke

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $279
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Booked 9 months ago by McKenzie

  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $499
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Booked 9 months ago by Keshava

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $389
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Booked 9 months ago by Keshava

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Inclusions: 18 digital downloads
  • Price: $239
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Comparison of different options for finding an event photographer in Des Moines

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

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