Our Commercial Photography Rates

Commercial rates – 2025

Are you curious about our professional photographer rates?  Our rates vary depending on your specific needs.  All our clients have unique requirements and therefore require individually tailored quotations.

In most cases, we provide a PDF quote after hearing about our client’s specific brief, however as a very rough guide below are some typical guide prices for our commercial photography services. Entry points are from as low as £135, so we can fit within most marketing budgets.  Here’s a summary of our professional photographer rates.

1st-hour rate from £135 – subsequent hours charged at £75

HALF DAY rate (up to 4 Hours) : from £400

FULL DAY rate (up to 8 Hours) : from £650

All prices are exclusive of VAT

Discounts are available for more complex projects with multiple days of shooting.

Additional charges:

  • Post Processing: (general sharpening, colour balance, exposure and artefact removal); generally 1 hour on a half day shoot or 2 hours on a full day. – this excludes major manipulation/retouching. Manipulation and retouching is costed on an image per image basis and is only undertaken after a discussion with the client.
  • Bespoke online proofing gallery.
  • Depending on the client specifications and intended usage of the resultant images, an image license may also factor into the overall costing. This is costed on a per job basis.
  • Larger projects usually require an assistant. Assistants allow us to complete your work more effectively and cover most of the lighting breakdown and moving between sets.
  • Traveling expenses depend upon the location of the shoot. 50 pence per mile is our charge for jobs further than a 20-mile radius surrounding Manchester.
  • Travel time to your shoot is charged at £15 per hour, if the travel time exceeds 1 hour.
  • Hotels, flights and expenses (for UK and non-UK commissions) are charged on at cost + 10%.

For PR and corporate portraiture work, the above prices may not be applicable and will be quoted for on a job-by-job basis.

We deliver your images by one of the following choices: direct download via the proofing gallery, email (file size permitting) or via bulk data WeTransfer or similar.

Questions about our photographer rates?

If you would like any further information on our rates, contact us using the form below.

You'll also find more information about how we deliver your project from start to finish, check out our experience page.

Hourly or day rates usually cover the photographer’s time for planning, shooting, and basic post-production. Additional costs such as travel, accommodation, studio hire, specialist equipment, or advanced retouching are quoted separately.

Yes. Travel within a 20-mile radius of Manchester is included, while projects beyond that are charged at 50p per mile. For national or international work, flights, hotels, and expenses are billed at cost plus 10%.

All commercial photography includes a usage licence based on how and where the images will be used (e.g., web, print, advertising, duration, and territories). Extended or unlimited usage can be arranged for an additional fee.

While hourly and day rates are standard, fixed-price packages can be created for larger or repeat projects—especially when the brief and usage requirements are clearly defined.

Pricing depends on the type of shoot, location, lighting and equipment needs, crew size, licensing, and post-production requirements. A simple product shoot will cost less than a multi-location corporate campaign.

Yes. Greg regularly undertakes international commissions. Overseas travel and production costs are billed at cost plus 10%, and advance planning ensures all logistics are efficiently managed.

Greg specialises in aerial and drone, automotive, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, and scientific photography—each requiring specific technical and creative approaches.

Absolutely. Aerial and drone photography can be included as part of a larger project or booked separately. All aerial work is fully insured and compliant with UK drone regulations.

Most commercial shoots take between half a day and two days, depending on the brief. Complex setups - such as factory shoots or multi-location campaigns - will require a detailed brief to schedule the shoot and ensuring the time is used productively.

Yes. For shorter shoots, a half-day rate (up to 4 hours) is available. This is ideal for smaller projects like staff headshots, construction site updates, or quick brand updates.

Basic editing and colour correction are included. More detailed retouching, compositing, or image manipulation can be quoted separately depending on the project’s creative requirements. The finished output is discussed and agreed prior to beginning the shoot.

Simply get in touch via the contact form with details about your project, including subject matter, number of images required, location, and intended usage. You’ll receive a detailed quote tailored to your needs.

Yes. Long-term clients, regular commissions, or multi-day projects may qualify for preferential rates or retainer-style pricing.

It’s best to book 2–4 weeks in advance, particularly for large campaigns or shoots requiring travel. However, short-notice bookings can sometimes be accommodated.

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