How much does a family photographer cost in Sydney?

Last updated: 21st Dec 2024

In 2020, for a two-hour family photoshoot in Sydney, the average price you can expect to pay the photographer is approximately $671. On average a one-hour family shoot will cost $420 and a four-hour shoot will cost $1,175. Sydney’s family photographer prices are 12% above the AU national average. Similar average pricing applies to shoots in the following categories: family, children, kids.

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

Comparison of average Sydney 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 Sydney, NSW Snappr cost - value package Snappr cost - premium package
1 hour photoshoot
$420
$109
$179
2 hour photoshoot
$671
$179
$299
3 hour photoshoot
$923
$249
$419
4 hour photoshoot
$1,175
$319
$539
5 hour photoshoot
$1,427
$389
$659
6 hour photoshoot
$1,679
$459
$779
8 hour photoshoot
$2,182
$599
$1,019
10 hour photoshoot
$2,686
$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 family photographers.

Examples of Family Photos from Snappr Photographers

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

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

Snappr motif Family shoot in Barden Ridge

Booked 4 hours ago by Lisa

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

Booked 17 hours ago by Koen

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

Booked 2 days ago by Chetna

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $349
Snappr motif Family shoot in Balmain

Booked 3 days ago by Nicola

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

Booked 4 days ago by Kathleen

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

Booked 5 days ago by Chahira

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $219
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Compare the cost of hiring a family photographer to other cities in NSW

From most expensive to least expensive.

City Cost of 2 hour photoshoot
Sydney, NSW
$671
Newcastle, NSW
$521
Central Coast, NSW
$521
State of NSW
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Comparison of different options for finding a family 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 family photographers in Sydney. See how booking your family 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.