How much does a food photographer cost in Sydney?

Last updated: 21st Dec 2024

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

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

Comparison of average Sydney food photographer costs by shoot duration

Compare average market rates to Snappr rates based on the length of the food 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 food photographers.

Examples of Food Photos from Snappr Photographers

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

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

Snappr motif Food shoot in Moore Park

Booked 7 hours ago by Venkatesh (DO NOT DELETE, SALESFORCE INTEGRATION)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $279
Snappr motif Food shoot in West Ryde

Booked 9 hours ago by Venkatesh (DO NOT DELETE, SALESFORCE INTEGRATION)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $279
Snappr motif Food shoot in Gymea Bay

Booked 9 hours ago by Venkatesh (DO NOT DELETE, SALESFORCE INTEGRATION)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $279
Snappr motif Food shoot in Rose Bay

Booked a day ago by Venkatesh (DO NOT DELETE, SALESFORCE INTEGRATION)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $279
Snappr motif Food shoot in Kogarah

Booked a day ago by Venkatesh (DO NOT DELETE, SALESFORCE INTEGRATION)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $279
Snappr motif Food shoot in Petersham

Booked a day ago by Venkatesh (DO NOT DELETE, SALESFORCE INTEGRATION)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $279
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Compare the cost of hiring a food 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
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Comparison of different options for finding a food 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 food photographers in Sydney. See how booking your food 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.