How much does a party photographer cost in San Jose?

Last updated: 12th Dec 2024

In 2020, for a two-hour party photoshoot in San Jose, the average price you can expect to pay the photographer is approximately $529. On average a one-hour party shoot will cost $331 and a four-hour shoot will cost $926. San Jose’s party photographer prices are 10% above the US national average. Similar average pricing applies to shoots in the following categories: party, birthday, quinceanera.

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

Comparison of average San Jose party photographer costs by shoot duration

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

Shoot duration Typical market cost in San Jose, CA Snappr cost - value package Snappr cost - premium package
1 hour photoshoot
$331
$89
$149
2 hour photoshoot
$529
$149
$249
3 hour photoshoot
$727
$209
$349
4 hour photoshoot
$926
$269
$449
5 hour photoshoot
$1,124
$329
$549
6 hour photoshoot
$1,322
$389
$649
8 hour photoshoot
$1,719
$509
$849
10 hour photoshoot
$2,116
$629
$1,049

Source: Proprietary algorithm that combines earnings data from government data for the area of San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA (41940) with a sample of price quotes on the websites of party photographers.

Examples of Party Photos from Snappr Photographers

Examples of recent party photoshoot jobs on Snappr in San Jose, CA

A snapshot of real-world party jobs that have been requested recently by folks in San Jose and surrounding areas.

Snappr motif Party shoot in San Jose

Booked 20 minutes ago by Aman

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

Booked 21 hours ago by Amy

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $279
Snappr motif Party shoot in Mountain View

Booked a day ago by nupur

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

Booked 2 days ago by Simran

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $389
Snappr motif Party shoot in Monte Sereno

Booked 3 days ago by Heather

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $389
Snappr motif Party shoot in San Jose

Booked 6 days ago by Nikitha

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

From most expensive to least expensive.

City Cost of 2 hour photoshoot
Los Angeles, CA
$694
San Francisco, CA
$622
San Jose, CA
$529
San Diego, CA
$464
Oxnard, CA
$464
Riverside, CA
$453
Sacramento, CA
$401
State of CA
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Comparison of different options for finding a party photographer in San Jose

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

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Prices for other types of photographers in San Jose

The Photographer Cost Calculator can also tell you average prices for other types of shoots in San Jose.