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Estimate Request

Every job is different so there aren't any standard prices for food photography. Some jobs require a food stylist and prop stylist, while others don't. If you could give me as much info as you know about your food photography job, it helps me to get you an accurate estimate.

If you are unsure about what is needed for your food photography job, feel free to call me anytime or just shoot me an email to discuss further. cp@christinapeters.com

Please know there are some basic expenses that are involved with most shoots:

  • A photo assistant (who is payrolled) starts at $450 for a 10 hour day

  • A food stylist (if needed) starts at $800 a day and with advertising jobs that rate is $1200 for a 10 hour day

  • A prop stylist (if needed) starts at $700 a day and with advertising jobs that rate is $1000 a for a 10 hour day

  • On bigger jobs where we might run two sets, the digital tech starts at $500 and goes up to $750 a day

  • Then please add your food costs, your prop costs, surfaces, backgrounds, retouching, studio costs and equipment rental costs as well. 

  • If you want people in the images, we will have to budget for modeling fees ($250/hr with 2 hr min), agency fees, and model usage fees. 

  • Next would be my photography fee, which varies depending on the complexity of the project.

For example, if your budget is under $1000 you will need to consider working with a student or with a food blogger who is just starting out.

The following information is very helpful when requesting an estimate for your photo shoot:

  • Your name and company

  • Phone number

  • How many images you need?

  • Do you have a shot list, if so can you please include that in the email?

  • What is the food to be photographed?

  • What props will be needed for the shoot?

  • What surface and/or backgrounds will be needed?

  • If you need a white backgrounds, who will be doing the clipping paths?

  • Do you need retouching?

  • Who will be supplying the food for the shoot?

  • What is the usage requested, duration of use and region of usage?

  • What is your budget?

  • What city will the shoot take place?

  • When do you need images by?

  • Any other details about the image along with any layouts or inspiration images you have?

Thank you and I look forward to working with you very soon.