What $450/hr of Photography Actually Gets You

Pricing photography by the hour scares people because they can't picture what an hour buys. So here's the honest version — what's included, and how to actually get your money's worth.

What the hour includes

• The shoot time itself — direction, lighting, and shooting on location.
• A professionally edited gallery of the best frames, color-graded to a consistent look.
• Commercial usage, so the images work for your brand, not just your feed.

By the hour vs. a package

Book by the hour when you need something specific and fast — an event, a headshot refresh, a few product shots, or ongoing monthly content. Book a package when you want a full brand library in one go and know you'll use fifty-plus images.

How to get the most from an hour

Come with a shot list and your looks ready. The hour is for shooting, not deciding — every minute spent figuring out wardrobe is a frame you don't get. Prep well and one hour goes a long way.