u/Mobile_Big2537

Hey all, I have been taking pictures of others for basically 2 years now. I only started to charge $40-$60 a shoot this year, but lately I’ve been getting back to back clients and I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed. I typically get a few clients a month, but in the past few days I’ve had 4 and I might have 2 more today (still in the works)

I am based in Hawai’i so it’s pretty expensive, traveling does take a while because the island is so overpopulated, there’s always traffic wherever you go.

I would like to know a recommendation for a baseline of pricing for 30 minute sessions (Mini), 45 minute sessions (Standard), 1-hour session (Deluxe) for Portraits, Couples and Family.

Other photographers in my area seem to be a lot newer than I am, and their photos aren’t the greatest (not saying mines are, because I am still newer) but they charge starting from $100+ and they get booked. Then there are others whose photos look similar to mine, or mines are almost near theirs and are charging $200+. I don’t want to charge that much, because I want to get at least 4-5 years of experience before even thinking charging hundreds and hundreds of dollars..

Any tips is appreciated, my style of editing is bright and vibrant colors, and sort of creamy.

Hello!

I have been taking pictures for about 2 years now with my Nikon D3500 with an 18-55mm lens. I did a handful of free shoots to practice, and then began to charge $40. I was told to increase my prices, and I have been thinking about it immensely. I am going to be buying a better lens next week, and I think by then I’ll increase my prices. How much do you all think I should charge based on my work