How much does a graduation photographer cost in Durham?

Last updated: 22nd Apr 2025

In 2020, for a two-hour graduation photoshoot in Durham, the average price you can expect to pay the photographer is approximately $322. On average a one-hour graduation shoot will cost $202 and a four-hour shoot will cost $564. Durham’s graduation photographer prices are 19% below the US national average. Similar average pricing applies to shoots in the following categories: graduation, grad.

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

Comparison of average Durham graduation photographer costs by shoot duration

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

Shoot duration Typical market cost in Durham, NC Snappr cost - value package Snappr cost - premium package
1 hour photoshoot
$202
$89
$149
2 hour photoshoot
$322
$149
$249
3 hour photoshoot
$443
$209
$349
4 hour photoshoot
$564
$269
$449
5 hour photoshoot
$685
$329
$549
6 hour photoshoot
$806
$389
$649
8 hour photoshoot
$1,048
$509
$849
10 hour photoshoot
$1,290
$629
$1,049

Source: Proprietary algorithm that combines earnings data from government data for the area of Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (20500) with a sample of price quotes on the websites of graduation photographers.

Examples of Graduation Photos from Snappr Photographers

Examples of recent graduation photoshoot jobs on Snappr in Durham, NC

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

Snappr motif Graduation shoot in Chapel Hill

Booked a day ago by Shenel

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: 6 digital downloads
  • Price: $89
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Booked a day ago by Christina

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $279
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Booked 4 days ago by Sarah Anne

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $169
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Booked 9 days ago by Trish

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

Booked 9 days ago by Trish

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

Booked 10 days ago by Iradukunda

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

From most expensive to least expensive.

City Cost of 2 hour photoshoot
Raleigh, NC
$427
Greensboro, NC
$379
Durham, NC
$322
Charlotte, NC
$315
Asheville, NC
$274
State of NC
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Comparison of different options for finding a graduation photographer in Durham

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

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