How much does a media photographer cost in Sydney?

Last updated: 16th Nov 2024

In 2020, for a two-hour media photoshoot in Sydney, the average price you can expect to pay the photographer is approximately $671. On average a one-hour media shoot will cost $420 and a four-hour shoot will cost $1,175. Sydney’s media photographer prices are 12% above the AU 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 Sydney media photographer costs by shoot duration
  2. Examples of recent media photoshoot jobs on Snappr in Sydney, NSW
  3. Compare the cost of hiring a media photographer to other cities in NSW
  4. Comparison of different options for finding a media photographer in Sydney
  5. Prices for other types of photographers in Sydney

Comparison of average Sydney 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 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 media photographers.

Examples of Media Photos from Snappr Photographers

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

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

Snappr motif Media shoot in Maroubra

Booked 5 days ago by Graci

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: 12 digital downloads
  • Price: $199
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Snappr motif Media shoot in Sydney Olympic Park

Booked 8 days ago by Sharni

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $219
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Snappr motif Media shoot in Sydney

Booked 15 days ago by Issra

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $369
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Snappr motif Media shoot in North Willoughby

Booked 21 days ago by Katherine

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $219
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Snappr motif Media shoot in Haymarket

Booked 22 days ago by Christopher

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

Booked a month ago by Stefani

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $349
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Compare the cost of hiring a media 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 media 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 media photographers in Sydney. See how booking your media shoot with Snappr compares to common alternatives.

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