How much does a party photographer cost in Chicago?

Last updated: 20th Dec 2024

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

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

Comparison of average Chicago party photographer costs by shoot duration

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

Examples of Party Photos from Snappr Photographers

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

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

Snappr motif Party shoot in Wheeling

Booked 18 hours ago by Rucha

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

Booked 3 days ago by Cindy

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $389
Snappr motif Party shoot in Chicago

Booked 3 days ago by Arionna

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $389
Snappr motif Party shoot in Burr Ridge

Booked 5 days ago by Lena

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $389
Snappr motif Party shoot in Oak Brook

Booked 7 days ago by Daniel

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

Booked 7 days ago by Doug

  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $563
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Comparison of different options for finding a party 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 party photographers in Chicago. See how booking your party 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.