How much does a family photographer cost in San Diego?

Last updated: 21st Dec 2024

In 2020, for a two-hour family photoshoot in San Diego, the average price you can expect to pay the photographer is approximately $580. On average a one-hour family shoot will cost $362 and a four-hour shoot will cost $1,014. San Diego’s family photographer prices are 3% below the US national average. Similar average pricing applies to shoots in the following categories: family, children, kids.

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Contents
  1. Comparison of average San Diego family photographer costs by shoot duration
  2. Examples of recent family photoshoot jobs on Snappr in San Diego, CA
  3. Compare the cost of hiring a family photographer to other cities in CA
  4. Comparison of different options for finding a family photographer in San Diego
  5. Prices for other types of photographers in San Diego

Comparison of average San Diego family photographer costs by shoot duration

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

Shoot duration Typical market cost in San Diego, CA Snappr cost - value package Snappr cost - premium package
1 hour photoshoot
$362
$89
$149
2 hour photoshoot
$580
$149
$249
3 hour photoshoot
$797
$209
$349
4 hour photoshoot
$1,014
$269
$449
5 hour photoshoot
$1,232
$329
$549
6 hour photoshoot
$1,449
$389
$649
8 hour photoshoot
$1,884
$509
$849
10 hour photoshoot
$2,318
$629
$1,049

Source: Proprietary algorithm that combines earnings data from government data for the area of San Diego-Carlsbad, CA (41740) with a sample of price quotes on the websites of family photographers.

Examples of Family Photos from Snappr Photographers

Examples of recent family photoshoot jobs on Snappr in San Diego, CA

A snapshot of real-world family jobs that have been requested recently by folks in San Diego and surrounding areas.

Snappr motif Family shoot in Del Mar

Booked 14 minutes ago by Rebecca

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $169
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Snappr motif Family shoot in Del Mar

Booked 12 hours ago by Rebecca

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $169
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Snappr motif Family shoot in San Diego

Booked 19 hours ago by Brittany

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

Booked a day ago by Daina

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $169
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Snappr motif Family shoot in San Clemente

Booked 2 days ago by hazel

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: 6 digital downloads
  • Price: $89
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Snappr motif Family shoot in San Diego

Booked 2 days ago by Radhika

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

From most expensive to least expensive.

City Cost of 2 hour photoshoot
Los Angeles, CA
$867
San Francisco, CA
$778
San Jose, CA
$661
San Diego, CA
$580
Oxnard, CA
$580
Riverside, CA
$566
Sacramento, CA
$501
State of CA
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Comparison of different options for finding a family photographer in San Diego

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

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