How much does a sport photographer cost in Chicago?

Last updated: 15th Dec 2024

In 2020, for a two-hour sport photoshoot in Chicago, the average price you can expect to pay the photographer is approximately $362. On average a one-hour sport shoot will cost $227 and a four-hour shoot will cost $634. Chicago’s sport photographer prices are 9% below the US national average. Similar average pricing applies to shoots in the following categories: sport, action.

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

Comparison of average Chicago sport photographer costs by shoot duration

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

Shoot duration Typical market cost in Chicago, IL Snappr cost - value package Snappr cost - premium package
1 hour photoshoot
$227
$89
$149
2 hour photoshoot
$362
$149
$249
3 hour photoshoot
$498
$209
$349
4 hour photoshoot
$634
$269
$449
5 hour photoshoot
$770
$329
$549
6 hour photoshoot
$906
$389
$649
8 hour photoshoot
$1,178
$509
$849
10 hour photoshoot
$1,450
$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 sport photographers.

Examples of Sport Photos from Snappr Photographers

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

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

Snappr motif Sport shoot in Crystal Lake

Booked 6 days ago by Christine

  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $539
Snappr motif Sport shoot in Chicago

Booked 12 days ago by LEAH

  • Duration: 7 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $829
Snappr motif Sport shoot in Chicago

Booked 14 days ago by Jenny

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

Booked 20 days ago by Tami

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

Booked 24 days ago by Kelly

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

Booked a month ago by Kelly

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $279
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Comparison of different options for finding a sport 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 sport photographers in Chicago. See how booking your sport 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.