How much does an engagement photographer cost in New York City?

Last updated: 12th Dec 2024

In 2020, for a two-hour engagement photoshoot in New York City, the average price you can expect to pay the photographer is approximately $1,016. On average a one-hour engagement shoot will cost $635 and a four-hour shoot will cost $1,778. New York City’s engagement photographer prices are 27% above 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 New York City engagement photographer costs by shoot duration
  2. Examples of recent engagement photoshoot jobs on Snappr in New York City, NY
  3. Compare the cost of hiring a engagement photographer to other cities in NY
  4. Comparison of different options for finding an engagement photographer in New York City
  5. Prices for other types of photographers in New York City

Comparison of average New York City 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 New York City, NY Snappr cost - value package Snappr cost - premium package
1 hour photoshoot
$635
$89
$149
2 hour photoshoot
$1,016
$149
$249
3 hour photoshoot
$1,397
$209
$349
4 hour photoshoot
$1,778
$269
$449
5 hour photoshoot
$2,159
$329
$549
6 hour photoshoot
$2,540
$389
$649
8 hour photoshoot
$3,302
$509
$849
10 hour photoshoot
$4,064
$629
$1,049

Source: Proprietary algorithm that combines earnings data from government data for the area of New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (35620) 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 New York City, NY

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

Snappr motif Engagement shoot in New York

Booked 3 hours ago by Alan

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

Booked 3 hours ago by Jasiah

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

Booked 3 hours ago by Nafiz

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: 6 digital downloads
  • Price: $89
Snappr motif Engagement shoot in New York

Booked 5 hours ago by Robert

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

Booked 5 hours ago by

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $224
Snappr motif Engagement shoot in New York

Booked 5 hours ago by Dainiel

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $279
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Compare the cost of hiring a engagement photographer to other cities in NY

From most expensive to least expensive.

City Cost of 2 hour photoshoot
Syracuse, NY
$1,020
New York City, NY
$1,016
Buffalo, NY
$862
Albany, NY
$846
Binghamton, NY
$730
State of NY
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Comparison of different options for finding an engagement photographer in New York City

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 New York City. See how booking your engagement shoot with Snappr compares to common alternatives.

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Prices for other types of photographers in New York City

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