How much does a newborn photographer cost in Chicago?

Last updated: 20th Jan 2025

In 2020, for a two-hour newborn photoshoot in Chicago, the average price you can expect to pay the photographer is approximately $435. On average a one-hour newborn shoot will cost $272 and a four-hour shoot will cost $761. Chicago’s newborn photographer prices are 9% below the US national average. Similar average pricing applies to shoots in the following categories: newborn, baby, infant, toddler.

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Contents
  1. Comparison of average Chicago newborn photographer costs by shoot duration
  2. Examples of recent newborn photoshoot jobs on Snappr in Chicago, IL
  3. Comparison of different options for finding a newborn photographer in Chicago
  4. Prices for other types of photographers in Chicago

Comparison of average Chicago newborn photographer costs by shoot duration

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

Shoot duration Typical market cost in Chicago, IL Snappr cost - value package Snappr cost - premium package
1 hour photoshoot
$272
$89
$149
2 hour photoshoot
$435
$149
$249
3 hour photoshoot
$598
$209
$349
4 hour photoshoot
$761
$269
$449
5 hour photoshoot
$924
$329
$549
6 hour photoshoot
$1,087
$389
$649
8 hour photoshoot
$1,413
$509
$849
10 hour photoshoot
$1,740
$629
$1,049

Source: Proprietary algorithm that combines earnings data from government data for the area of Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (16980) with a sample of price quotes on the websites of newborn photographers.

Examples of Newborn Photos from Snappr Photographers

Examples of recent newborn photoshoot jobs on Snappr in Chicago, IL

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

Snappr motif Newborn shoot in Skokie

Booked a day ago by Debora

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $169
Snappr motif Newborn shoot in Chicago

Booked 8 days ago by Abeer

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $389
Snappr motif Newborn shoot in Palos Heights

Booked 10 days ago by Madeline

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: 12 digital downloads
  • Price: $169
Snappr motif Newborn shoot in Chicago

Booked 12 days ago by Armetria

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: 12 digital downloads
  • Price: $169
Snappr motif Newborn shoot in Streamwood

Booked 13 days ago by Mary Jo

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $169
Snappr motif Newborn shoot in Chicago

Booked 14 days ago by Mithul

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $279
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Comparison of different options for finding a newborn photographer in Chicago

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

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Prices for other types of photographers in Chicago

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