How much does an event photographer cost in Chicago?

Last updated: 14th Feb 2025

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

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

Comparison of average Chicago event photographer costs by shoot duration

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

Examples of Event Photos from Snappr Photographers

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

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

Snappr motif Event shoot in Chicago

Booked a day ago by Alessandro

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

Booked 2 days ago by Joseph

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

Booked 2 days ago by Nina

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

Booked 2 days ago by David

  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $539
Snappr motif Event shoot in La Grange Park

Booked 2 days ago by Meredith

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

Booked 3 days ago by Caitlin

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $169
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Comparison of different options for finding an event 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 event photographers in Chicago. See how booking your event 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.