How much does a commercial photographer cost in Melbourne?

Last updated: 17th Apr 2024

In 2020, for a two-hour commercial photoshoot in Melbourne, the average price you can expect to pay the photographer is approximately $813. On average a one-hour commercial shoot will cost $508 and a four-hour shoot will cost $1,422. Melbourne’s commercial photographer prices are 2% above the AU national average. Similar average pricing applies to shoots in the following categories: commercial.

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

Comparison of average Melbourne commercial photographer costs by shoot duration

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

Shoot duration Typical market cost in Melbourne, VIC Snappr cost - value package Snappr cost - premium package
1 hour photoshoot
$508
$109
$179
2 hour photoshoot
$813
$179
$299
3 hour photoshoot
$1,118
$249
$419
4 hour photoshoot
$1,422
$319
$539
5 hour photoshoot
$1,727
$389
$659
6 hour photoshoot
$2,032
$459
$779
8 hour photoshoot
$2,642
$599
$1,019
10 hour photoshoot
$3,251
$739
$1,259

Source: Proprietary algorithm that combines earnings data from government data for the area of Melbourne (2010) with a sample of price quotes on the websites of commercial photographers.

Examples of Commercial Photos from Snappr Photographers

Examples of recent commercial photoshoot jobs on Snappr in Melbourne, VIC

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

Snappr motif Commercial shoot in South Wharf

Booked 2 days ago by Jessica

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $209
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Snappr motif Commercial shoot in South Wharf

Booked 3 days ago by Jessica

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

Booked 16 days ago by Peter

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $349
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Snappr motif Commercial shoot in Eltham

Booked 23 days ago by Kathleen

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $349
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Snappr motif Commercial shoot in Craigieburn

Booked a month ago by Jeremy

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $489
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Snappr motif Commercial shoot in Brooklyn

Booked a month ago by Frances

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $349
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Compare the cost of hiring a commercial photographer to other cities in VIC

From most expensive to least expensive.

City Cost of 2 hour photoshoot
Melbourne, VIC
$813
Melton, VIC
$651
Geelong, VIC
$651
State of VIC
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Comparison of different options for finding a commercial photographer in Melbourne

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

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