Services & pricing

This page covers how we work, what kinds of projects fit which format, and the price ranges you can expect. Every project gets a custom quote. The numbers below are starting points, not final prices.

Project formats

Half-day shoot — $1,400

4 hours on-site (typically a single morning or afternoon), 20–30 finished images. Good for: a single residential interior, a small commercial space, a single architectural exterior, or environmental portraits at one location.

Full-day shoot — $2,400

8 hours on-site, 40–60 finished images. The most-common format. Good for: a full residential interior, a moderate commercial space, an architectural project requiring multiple times of day, editorial assignments with multiple subjects/locations.

Multi-day shoot — quoted per project

Larger projects spanning 2–4 days. Hotels, multi-building campuses, hospitality interiors with both day and evening atmospheres. Travel costs and accommodation are quoted separately.

Retainer arrangement — quoted per agreement

For design and architecture firms doing 4+ projects with us per year, we offer retainer arrangements that include a pre-agreed number of shoot days per quarter at a reduced rate, plus priority scheduling and consistent post-production look across all projects. Best for clients who use photography as a core marketing channel.

What's included

• Pre-shoot scout (where helpful) or detailed pre-shoot conversation by phone
• On-site shoot time as quoted, including any styling adjustments on-site
• Professional post-production: colour correction, perspective correction, retouching of obvious distractions (visible cables, smudges, etc.)
• Delivery via private gallery (Pixieset) for your selection and download
• Two rounds of revision requests included
• Final delivery in print-resolution and web-resolution sizes
• Standard usage licence (see below)

What's not included (separately quoted)

• Travel beyond 50 miles each way. Mileage at IRS rate; accommodation for multi-day shoots beyond commuting range.
• Professional stylist for editorial work. For high-touch editorial we work with stylists; their fee is invoiced separately.
• Drone work over $200 in airspace where additional permits are required. We're FAA Part 107 certified; standard residential and commercial drone work is included in the day rate.
• Twilight or evening "blue hour" shoots that extend the day beyond 8 hours — typically an additional half-day rate.
• Image archive beyond 12 months. Standard archive is 12 months from delivery; beyond that, raw files can be archived for an annual fee.

Usage licence

Standard licence with every shoot includes:

• Web use on the client's own website, social media, blog
• Print use in marketing materials (brochures, postcards, business presentations)
• Submission to design and architecture publications for editorial features
• Internal use (portfolio, training, client presentations)

Extended licences (advertising, third-party stock, billboard use, large-scale paid media campaigns) are available; quoted separately based on use.

Turnaround

Standard turnaround:

• Initial selection of 8–10 preview shots within 5 working days of the shoot
• Full delivered gallery within 3 weeks of the shoot
• Rush turnaround (1-week full delivery) available — adds 25% to the day rate; we'd need confirmation at booking time

Booking process

1. Email enquiry. Include: location, type of project, target date range, intended use of the photos, and rough scope (rooms, exteriors, multi-day, etc.). The more specific you can be, the more accurate the quote.
2. Phone call (15–30 minutes) to talk through the specifics. We use this to understand the space and any logistical issues.
3. Written quote and contract. Quote includes day rate, any add-ons, and travel/expenses. Contract covers usage rights, delivery timeline, cancellation terms.
4. 50% deposit to confirm the date in our schedule.
5. Shoot day.
6. Final balance due on delivery of the gallery.

Cancellation

Cancellations more than 14 days before the shoot: full deposit refund. 7–14 days: 50% deposit refund. Under 7 days: deposit non-refundable. Weather-related rescheduling (for outdoor work) is at no additional charge.

Common questions

Do you provide raw files? No — raw files aren't included in the standard licence. Most clients want finished, processed images. If you have a specific need for the raws (e.g., for further post-production by another retoucher), we can discuss; usually an additional fee applies.

Can you photograph occupied homes / spaces? Yes, frequently. We're respectful of clients' living spaces and we work efficiently. Some pre-shoot styling adjustment (removing personal items, tidying surfaces) is normal and we'd walk through this together at the start of the shoot.

Will you photograph weddings? Not currently — wedding work is a different specialty and we're focused on interior and architectural. We're happy to recommend Shenandoah Valley wedding photographers if that's what you're looking for.

Get a quote

Email [email protected] with project details. Most quotes come back within 1–2 working days.