How much does a media photographer cost in Albany?

Last updated: 22nd Aug 2024

In 2020, for a two-hour media photoshoot in Albany, the average price you can expect to pay the photographer is approximately $635. On average a one-hour media shoot will cost $397 and a four-hour shoot will cost $1,111. Albany’s media photographer prices are 6% above the US national average. Similar average pricing applies to shoots in the following categories: media, news, pr, press.

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

Comparison of average Albany media photographer costs by shoot duration

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

Shoot duration Typical market cost in Albany, NY Snappr cost - value package Snappr cost - premium package
1 hour photoshoot
$397
$89
$149
2 hour photoshoot
$635
$149
$249
3 hour photoshoot
$873
$209
$349
4 hour photoshoot
$1,111
$269
$449
5 hour photoshoot
$1,349
$329
$549
6 hour photoshoot
$1,587
$389
$649
8 hour photoshoot
$2,063
$509
$849
10 hour photoshoot
$2,539
$629
$1,049

Source: Proprietary algorithm that combines earnings data from government data for the area of Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY (10580) with a sample of price quotes on the websites of media photographers.

Examples of Media Photos from Snappr Photographers

Examples of recent media photoshoot jobs on Snappr in Albany, NY

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

Snappr motif Media shoot in Ballston Spa

Booked 4 months ago by Teor

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

Booked 4 months ago by Nisrine

  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $499
Snappr motif Media shoot in Schenectady

Booked 4 months ago by Mona

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

Booked 5 months ago by Pharrah

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

Booked a year ago by Eric

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: 6 digital downloads
  • Price: $89
Snappr motif Media shoot in Albany

Booked a year ago by Bruce

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: 12 digital downloads
  • Price: $169
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Compare the cost of hiring a media photographer to other cities in NY

From most expensive to least expensive.

City Cost of 2 hour photoshoot
Syracuse, NY
$765
New York City, NY
$762
Buffalo, NY
$647
Albany, NY
$635
Binghamton, NY
$547
State of NY
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Comparison of different options for finding a media photographer in Albany

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

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Prices for other types of photographers in Albany

The Photographer Cost Calculator can also tell you average prices for other types of shoots in Albany.