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Clear day rates, including shooting, editing and usage for your own business. From £220 for a focused two-hour session (local independent rate; £275 standard). Standard rates apply within roughly 25 miles of Southampton; a distance rate applies beyond that, with travel confirmed in the quote.

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Editing includedOwn-business usageNo hidden extrasUpdated September 2026
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Local independents and charities within 30 miles of Southampton pay £220 / £330 / £550. The prices below are the standard rate, so most local businesses pay less than this.

Two hours
£275
£220 local & charity rate
  • Single location shoot
  • Fully edited gallery
  • Own-business usage included
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Half day
£415
£330 local & charity rate
  • Up to 3.5 hours on site
  • Multiple setups and spaces
  • Fully edited gallery
  • Own-business usage included
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Full day
£690
£550 local & charity rate
  • Up to seven hours on site
  • Multi-day 10% discount
  • Fully edited gallery
  • Own-business usage included
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Same rates apply across food, product, lifestyle, portrait, interior, event and music work. London shoots start at a half day, £581 with the London rate, plus travel at cost. Businesses that trade nationally pay the national rate wherever they are based: £385 for two hours, £580 for a half day and £965 for a full day. Worldwide usage is quoted individually. Weddings are quoted individually, typically £1,200+.

Video is priced separately: a 2-hour video shoot with one edited film is £495, a half day £795 and a full day £1,295. See video for the films and what each includes.

Buying for someone else? Gift vouchers are available from £50.

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What every shoot includes

  • A pre-shoot consultation to align on brief, shot list and deliverables
  • Full lighting kit on location; I rarely rely on natural light alone
  • Professional Canon EOS R5 system with prime lenses and studio lighting
  • Colour-managed editing, sized for web, print and social channels
  • Delivery within 7 to 10 working days for most shoots
  • Plain-English usage licensing aligned to your campaign scope

Travel, simply costed

Standard rates apply within roughly 25 miles of Southampton. The shoot rate increases by 15% beyond roughly 25 miles, 25% from 80 to 150 miles, and 40% beyond 150 miles or in London. Travel and any accommodation are added at cost. A 25% deposit reserves the date.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does commercial photography cost in the UK?
Commercial photography runs £275 for a two-hour session, £415 for a half day and £690 for a full day at the standard rate. Local independent businesses and charities within ~30 miles of Southampton get 20% off, bringing those to £220, £330 and £550. Businesses that trade nationally pay the national rate (£385 two hours, £580 half day, £965 full day); worldwide usage is quoted individually. Use the instant quote calculator for a tailored price.
How much does food photography cost?
A focused two-hour food session starts from £220 for local independents (£275 standard). Half-day shoots covering around 20 dishes with no drinks are £330 local (£415 standard). Full-day shoots covering a complete menu launch (18 to 24 dishes) are £550 local (£690 standard). Cocktails and drinks are usually shot in the same session.
How much does a restaurant photoshoot cost?
A restaurant photoshoot covering food, interiors and lifestyle typically falls between £330 (half day) and £550 (full day) for local independent venues, or £415 to £690 at the standard rate. A full day can cover a complete menu, the interior, exterior and chef portraits in one efficient session.
How much does interior photography cost?
Interior sessions for hotels, holiday lets, restaurants and residential property start at £220 for a two-hour shoot (local rate). Most full venue shoots are booked as a half day (£330 local / £415 standard) or full day (£550 local / £690 standard), covering shooting time, lighting, editing and delivery.
How much does event photography cost?
Corporate and commercial event photography starts from £220 for a focused two-hour shoot (local rate; £275 standard). Half-day coverage is £330 local / £415 standard and full days £550 local / £690 standard, including edited gallery delivery within 7 to 10 working days and key images within 24 to 48 hours.
Are there any extra costs?
Standard rates apply within roughly 25 miles of Southampton. The shoot rate increases by 15% beyond roughly 25 miles, 25% from 80 to 150 miles, and 40% beyond 150 miles or in London. Travel and any accommodation are added at cost. Specialist props, food styling or studio hire 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.
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