How much does a portrait photographer cost in Richmond?

Last updated: 21st Mar 2024

In 2020, for a two-hour portrait photoshoot in Richmond, the average price you can expect to pay the photographer is approximately $293. On average a one-hour portrait shoot will cost $183 and a four-hour shoot will cost $512. Richmond’s portrait photographer prices are 27% below the US national average. Similar average pricing applies to shoots in the following categories: portrait, headshot, linkedin, profile, executive.

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

Comparison of average Richmond portrait photographer costs by shoot duration

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

Shoot duration Typical market cost in Richmond, VA Snappr cost - value package Snappr cost - premium package
1 hour photoshoot
$183
$89
$149
2 hour photoshoot
$293
$149
$249
3 hour photoshoot
$403
$209
$349
4 hour photoshoot
$512
$269
$449
5 hour photoshoot
$622
$329
$549
6 hour photoshoot
$732
$389
$649
8 hour photoshoot
$952
$509
$849
10 hour photoshoot
$1,171
$629
$1,049

Source: Proprietary algorithm that combines earnings data from government data for the area of Richmond, VA (40060) with a sample of price quotes on the websites of portrait photographers.

Examples of Portrait Photos from Snappr Photographers

Examples of recent portrait photoshoot jobs on Snappr in Richmond, VA

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

Snappr motif Portrait shoot in Mechanicsville

Booked 7 days ago by Daniel

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: 3 digital downloads
  • Price: $89
Snappr motif Portrait shoot in Moseley

Booked 14 days ago by Rebecca

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

Booked 23 days ago by Marlene

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

Booked a month ago by Chad

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $358
Snappr motif Portrait shoot in Richmond

Booked a month ago by CJ

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

Booked 2 months ago by LJ

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $389
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Compare the cost of hiring a portrait photographer to other cities in VA

From most expensive to least expensive.

City Cost of 2 hour photoshoot
Richmond, VA
$293
Norfolk, VA
$238
State of VA
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Comparison of different options for finding a portrait photographer in Richmond

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

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Prices for other types of photographers in Richmond

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