How much does an event photographer cost in Sydney?

Last updated: 21st Nov 2024

In 2020, for a two-hour event photoshoot in Sydney, the average price you can expect to pay the photographer is approximately $448. On average a one-hour event shoot will cost $280 and a four-hour shoot will cost $783. Sydney’s event photographer prices are 12% above the AU national average. Similar average pricing applies to shoots in the following categories: event, function, conference.

Get a quote from Snappr arrow
Contents
  1. Comparison of average Sydney event photographer costs by shoot duration
  2. Examples of recent event photoshoot jobs on Snappr in Sydney, NSW
  3. Compare the cost of hiring a event photographer to other cities in NSW
  4. Comparison of different options for finding an event photographer in Sydney
  5. Prices for other types of photographers in Sydney

Comparison of average Sydney 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 Sydney, NSW Snappr cost - value package Snappr cost - premium package
1 hour photoshoot
$280
$109
$179
2 hour photoshoot
$448
$179
$299
3 hour photoshoot
$615
$249
$419
4 hour photoshoot
$783
$319
$539
5 hour photoshoot
$951
$389
$659
6 hour photoshoot
$1,119
$459
$779
8 hour photoshoot
$1,455
$599
$1,019
10 hour photoshoot
$1,790
$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 event photographers.

Examples of Event Photos from Snappr Photographers

Examples of recent event photoshoot jobs on Snappr in Sydney, NSW

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

Snappr motif Event shoot in Paddington

Booked 5 hours ago by Johanna

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $369
Book a similar shoot to Johanna's
Snappr motif Event shoot in Bass Hill

Booked 11 hours ago by Zahra

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $259
Book a similar shoot to Zahra's
Snappr motif Event shoot in Pyrmont

Booked 13 hours ago by Kristelle

  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $629
Book a similar shoot to Kristelle's
Snappr motif Event shoot in Sydney

Booked a day ago by Edoardo

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $489
Book a similar shoot to Edoardo's
Snappr motif Event shoot in Bass Hill

Booked a day ago by Zahra

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $209
Book a similar shoot to Zahra's
Snappr motif Event shoot in Paddington

Booked a day ago by Johanna

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Inclusions: 18 digital downloads
  • Price: $279
Book a similar shoot to Johanna's
Get a quote from Snappr arrow

Compare the cost of hiring a event photographer to other cities in NSW

From most expensive to least expensive.

City Cost of 2 hour photoshoot
Sydney, NSW
$448
Newcastle, NSW
$348
Central Coast, NSW
$348
State of NSW
Get a quote from Snappr arrow

Comparison of different options for finding an event 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 event photographers in Sydney. See how booking your event shoot with Snappr compares to common alternatives.

Feature Snappr Sydney Event Photographers Studio and Independent Event Photographers in Sydney Thumbtack Event Photographers in Sydney
Available throughout Sydney, NSW
Fixed prices
Pre-vetted photographers
Photos delivered via app
Full image rights included Varies Varies
Average time to booking confirmation 2 minutes Days Hours
Book now arrow

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.

Cost of Newborn Photographers in Sydney, NSW

Cost of Dating Portrait Photographers in Sydney, NSW

Cost of Commercial Photographers in Sydney, NSW

Cost of Automotive Photographers in Sydney, NSW

Cost of Media Photographers in Sydney, NSW

Cost of Wedding Photographers in Sydney, NSW

Cost of Graduation Photographers in Sydney, NSW

Cost of Family Photographers in Sydney, NSW

Cost of Travel Photographers in Sydney, NSW

Cost of Fashion Photographers in Sydney, NSW

Cost of Party Photographers in Sydney, NSW

Cost of Sport Photographers in Sydney, NSW

Cost of Industrial Photographers in Sydney, NSW

Cost of Engagement Photographers in Sydney, NSW

Cost of Event Photographers in Sydney, NSW

Cost of Product Photographers in Sydney, NSW

Cost of Food Photographers in Sydney, NSW

Cost of Religious Photographers in Sydney, NSW

Cost of Portrait Photographers in Sydney, NSW

Cost of Team & Office Photographers in Sydney, NSW

Cost of Anniversary Photographers in Sydney, NSW

Cost of Real Estate Photographers in Sydney, NSW

Cost of Maternity Photographers in Sydney, NSW

Cost of Pet Photographers in Sydney, NSW