How much does an engagement photographer cost in Chicago?

Last updated: 26th Jul 2024

In 2020, for a two-hour engagement photoshoot in Chicago, the average price you can expect to pay the photographer is approximately $725. On average a one-hour engagement shoot will cost $453 and a four-hour shoot will cost $1,268. Chicago’s engagement photographer prices are 9% below the US national average. Similar average pricing applies to shoots in the following categories: engagement, pre-wedding, couple.

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

Comparison of average Chicago engagement photographer costs by shoot duration

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

Shoot duration Typical market cost in Chicago, IL Snappr cost - value package Snappr cost - premium package
1 hour photoshoot
$453
$89
$149
2 hour photoshoot
$725
$149
$249
3 hour photoshoot
$997
$209
$349
4 hour photoshoot
$1,268
$269
$449
5 hour photoshoot
$1,540
$329
$549
6 hour photoshoot
$1,812
$389
$649
8 hour photoshoot
$2,356
$509
$849
10 hour photoshoot
$2,899
$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 engagement photographers.

Examples of Engagement Photos from Snappr Photographers

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

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

Snappr motif Engagement shoot in Chicago

Booked 6 hours ago by Chris

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

Booked 21 hours ago by James

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $279
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Snappr motif Engagement shoot in Highland Park

Booked a day ago by Hillary

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $219
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Snappr motif Engagement shoot in Highland Park

Booked a day ago by Michael Benjamin

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $329
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Snappr motif Engagement shoot in Geneva

Booked a day ago by no

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

Booked a day ago by Paayal

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $389
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Comparison of different options for finding an engagement 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 engagement photographers in Chicago. See how booking your engagement shoot with Snappr compares to common alternatives.

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