Pricing reference
Photography Pricing in Southampton, Hampshire & the UK
Commercial photography with Ryan Stanikk Photography starts from £220 for a focused two-hour session. Half-day shoots are typically around £475 and full-day shoots £900. Most restaurants, hotels and brands book either a half-day or a full-day depending on how much they need to cover. Travel within Hampshire is included; further afield is costed transparently.
For a tailored estimate that takes your specific brief into account, the instant quote calculator takes 30 seconds and returns a real number, not a range. The table below is here for the times you need a quick reference.
Rates by service type
All prices in GBP. Indicative — your final figure depends on shoot length, location, deliverables and licensing scope. Use the quote calculator for an accurate price.
| Service | Typical range | Half day | Full day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Drink Photography Restaurant menu shoots, social content, drinks/cocktail shoots, delivery-platform listings (Deliveroo, Uber Eats), seasonal refreshes. | £220 (2 hours) - £900 (full day) | £475 | £900 |
| Product Photography E-commerce, packaging, lifestyle product shots, catalogue imagery for retail and artisan brands. | £220 (2 hours) - £900 (full day) | £475 | £900 |
| Lifestyle Photography Authentic, documentary-style imagery of people in real-world settings for brand campaigns and editorial. | £220 (2 hours) - £900 (full day) | £475 | £900 |
| Portrait & Headshot Photography Corporate headshots, individual portraits, creative profile shots — on location or in-studio. | From £220 | £475 | £900 |
| Interior Photography Hotels, holiday lets, restaurants, residential and commercial property interiors. | £220 (2 hours) - £900 (full day) | £475 | £900 |
| Exterior & Property Photography Building exteriors, landscaping and architectural details for property listings and brochures. | £220 (2 hours) - £900 (full day) | £475 | £900 |
| Corporate Event Photography Conferences, networking events, product launches, awards nights, seasonal company gatherings. | From £220 | £475 | £900 |
| Live Music & Gig Photography Live music, festivals, club nights, band promo shoots. | From £220 | £475 | £900 |
| Wedding Photography Documentary-style wedding coverage blending candid moments with composed portraits. | Bespoke — typically £1,200+ | On request | On request |
What every shoot includes
- A pre-shoot consultation to align on brief, shot list and deliverables.
- Full lighting kit on location (Ryan rarely relies on natural light alone for commercial work).
- Professional Canon EOS R5 system with prime lenses, softboxes, flash and constant lights.
- Colour-managed editing, sized for web, print and social channels.
- Delivery within five to seven working days for most shoots, with key images within 24 to 48 hours for events.
- Plain-English usage licensing aligned to your campaign scope.
Frequently asked questions
How much does commercial photography cost in the UK?
Commercial photography sessions with Ryan Stanikk Photography start from £220 for a focused two-hour shoot. Half-day rates are around £475 and full-day rates around £900, depending on service type, location and the number of deliverables. Use the instant quote calculator at ryanstanikk.co.uk/quote for a tailored price based on your specific brief.
How much does food photography cost in the UK?
A focused two-hour food photography session starts from £220. Half-day shoots covering 8 to 12 dishes are around £475. Full-day shoots covering a complete menu launch (typically 18 to 24 dishes) are around £900. Cocktails and drinks are usually shot in the same session. Use the quote calculator for a tailored figure.
How much does a restaurant photoshoot cost?
A restaurant photoshoot covering food, interiors and lifestyle imagery typically falls between £475 (half-day) and £900 (full day) at Ryan Stanikk Photography. A full-day shoot can cover a complete menu, the interior, exterior and chef portraits in one efficient session. Travel within Hampshire is included; further afield is costed separately.
How much does interior photography cost in the UK?
Interior photography sessions for hotels, holiday lets, restaurants and residential property start at £220 for a two-hour shoot, with most full venue shoots booked as half-day (£475) or full-day (£900). Pricing covers shooting time, lighting, editing and delivery in colour-managed files sized for web, print and social.
How much does event photography cost?
Corporate and commercial event photography starts from £220 for a focused two-hour shoot. Half-day event coverage is around £475 and full-day around £900, including discreet on-location shooting, edited gallery delivery within five to seven working days, and a quick-turnaround set of key images sent within 24 to 48 hours of the event.
Are there any extra costs?
Travel within Hampshire is included free. Travel further afield (London, Surrey, Sussex, Dorset and beyond) is costed transparently based on distance from Southampton. Specialist props, food styling or studio hire (where required for advertising-grade work) are quoted separately and only added with prior agreement.
Is a deposit required?
Yes. A 25% deposit is required to reserve the date. The balance is due on the day of the shoot or on delivery, depending on the project. All payment terms are stated on the booking confirmation.
How do I get an exact price?
The instant quote calculator at ryanstanikk.co.uk/quote takes 30 seconds and returns a tailored price based on your shoot type, duration, location and deliverables. For larger or unusual projects, get in touch directly via the contact page.
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The ranges on this page are indicative. For a real number based on your specific shoot, the quote calculator takes 30 seconds. For larger or unusual projects, drop me a message directly.