photography rates
wedding photography rates here
as photographer 📸
- individuals $350/hr + hst + studio cost (if applicable) + transportation (if applicable)
- portraiture, family, couple, maternity etc;
- inclusive of pre/post work/planning | 2 professional edits + min 40 raws
- commercial $3500/7hr day [$1450 3hrs or less] + transportation + hst
- inclusive of pre/post work/planning
- fashion, concept, merch, product
- to be discussed*
- event, festival, behind the scenes
- 30 professional edits + min 100 raws; within 7-14 day turn around
- non-profit/charity $1600/7hr day + transportation + hst
- event documentation, festival, behind the scenes
- inclusive of pre/post work/planning
- 10 professional edits + min 100 raws; within 7-14 day turn around; 2 photos 12-24hr turn around
- organizational portraits (25+ people | Schools, Teams & Institutions) between $6-15k + transportation + hst
- 7hr day; 10-15 min session (to be discussed)
- (2) professional edits; all unedited portraits
- (1-3) photographers present*
- (2 outfit changes)
- onsite or in studio
- *estimated, dependent on project needs/to be discussed, licensing fee/usage to apply
- online gallery access up to a 3 months
- in studio/on location, min 20 min planning call/video call
as creative director 🙋🏽♀️
- $$ to de discussed
- concept development, set design, styling consultation, location scouting
Photography Rights Usage: Standard Usage Applies.
Images created for you are for promotional use only; we retain ownership. For commercial use, a license fee is required.
See below for details.
FAQ
Do you facilitate or mentor?
Yass, I can plan and lead photography programs/workshops/lessons. Rate of $600/session for 3 hours or less.
Will there be a second photographer?
We can add a second photographer if needed student rate is $55/hr and second photographer is $100/hr.
Can I extend the session on the day of?
Yes you can extend the coverage time at the respective rate:
main photographer $150/hr, second photographer $100/hr, videographer $150/hr, assistant videographer
What kind of equipment do you use?
Nikon d750s/d810/z7 multiple lenses and 10+ years of experience.
definitions
'raws' - the unedited versions of a photograph
'transportation' - how I get to and from the session, event etc.
'session' - the documentation period/process
'documentation/documented' - the process of being photographed/video recorded
Do you have vivid dreams?
Yes, love adventures. I also have a little podcast where I share some stories. it's called dreams with ovitacole, if you are interested lol.
Photography Rights: Standard Usage & Beyond
You're welcome to use these images to promote your business across your usual channels—whether that’s on your website, in internal communications, on business cards, or on social media. However, we still hold ownership of the work we create. For any commercial use beyond that, a licensing agreement and/or usage fee will apply.
Commercial Use:
Primarily focused on generating revenue and driving sales.
Examples: Advertising, selling products or services online or in stores, and any activity that directly contributes to a business's bottom line.
Characteristics:
Involves financial transactions.
Intended to persuade consumers to make a purchase.
Often includes clear calls to action (e.g., "Buy Now", "Shop Now").
Promotional Use:
Broader than commercial use, aiming to build brand awareness, generate interest, and create a positive perception of a product or service.
Examples:
Public relations, social media campaigns, free samples, special events, and content marketing.