E-COMMERCE & PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY RATES

(Apparel, Accessories, Lifestyle Products & More)

With over 25 years of professional photography experience, I create high-quality e-commerce imagery designed to showcase your products at their very best. My rate includes full access to my professional studio and equipment, ensuring a consistent, polished look across every item.


Creative Fees (Photographer + Studio + Lighting)

Half-Day Session (4 hours - up to 15 products): $3,000

Full-Day Session (8 hours - up to 30 products): $5,500

(Includes standard e-commerce angles: front, back, and detail shots. Lifestyle setups or styled shoots quoted separately.)

Additional Products

Extra Products (beyond included amounts): $200 per product (basic e-com white background)


  • In-Studio Lifestyle (tabletop, flat lays, props, hand shots): $250+ per product (Simple styled setups in studio with basic props; no models or location fees.)

    On-Location Lifestyle (models, rented spaces, brand campaigns): Quoted separately (Location rentals, models, stylists, and additional crew billed as add-ons.)

  • Included (Standard Editing): light color/exposure balance, crop/straighten, white-balance, contrast, minor dust/lint cleanup on product surfaces. (Included in creative fees)

    Basic Retouching (Per Image): $45

    (Enhanced cleanup, background smoothing, polish for website/social use)

    Advanced Retouching (Per Image): $100+

    (Scratch/wrinkle removal on leather, reflection cleanup, background rebuilds, beauty-level edits)

    Compositing / Complex Edits: $300+ per image (quoted per project; may require specialist)

    Revisions: 1 round of notes on selected finals included; additional rounds billed at $150/hr.

    Turnaround: Proof gallery in 3–5 business days; finals 5–10 business days after selects/notes. Rush delivery (under 3 business days): +25–50% of invoice.

    RAW Files: Not provided (capture files remain studio IP).

    Archiving: Finals archived 12 months; re-delivery after 12 months: $75 retrieval fee.

  • Travel (Local Atlanta Metro): Included

    Travel (Outside Atlanta Metro): $0.75 per mile round trip, plus parking/tolls if applicable

    Out-of-State / International Travel: Flights, lodging, per diem, and transportation billed at cost (business class for flights over 4 hours)

    Travel Days (if required): 50% of day rate

    Location Rental Fees: Billed directly to client (studio rentals, Airbnb, outdoor permits, etc.)

    On-Location Setup & Breakdown: $250–$500 depending on scope and crew size

    Location Scouting & Coordination: $500–$1,000 per day (plus rentals/permits)

    Travel (Local Atlanta Metro): Included

    Travel (Outside Atlanta Metro): $0.75 per mile round trip, plus parking/tolls if applicable

    Out-of-State / International Travel: Flights, lodging, per diem, and transportation billed at cost (business class for flights over 4 hours)

    Travel Days (if required): 50% of day rate

    Location Rental Fees: Billed directly to client (studio rentals, Airbnb, outdoor permits, etc.)

    On-Location Setup & Breakdown: $250–$500 depending on scope and crew size

    Location Scouting & Coordination: $500–$1,000 per day (plus rentals/permits)

  • Licensing is not included in session pricing. Licensing is priced per final image delivered, based on usage. Pricing sent with PROOFS. We offer:

    Website / Online Store Only Yearly or More.

    Website + Social Media + Paid Ads + Commercial Printing etc.

    Extended Use (Print, Packaging, Outdoor, etc.): Available upon request

    Full Buyouts or Unlimited Timeframes: Available upon request

  • (Billed in addition to creative fees & licensing)

    Creative Direction / Concept Development: $500–$1,500

    Product Stylist (Apparel / Accessories): $500–$1,000 per day

    Food Stylist (Food & Beverage Shoots): $600–$1,200 per day (plus materials)

    Assistant / Digital Tech: $350–$500 per day

    Styling / Steaming / Prep: $50–$100 per item (or client-provided stylist)

    Prop Sourcing: $250–$500 per day (plus cost of props)

    Model Coordination: Agency/model day rate + 20% coordination fee

    Hair & Makeup (for lifestyle talent): $500–$800 per day

    Video Team Support (DP, AC, or Editor): Quoted based on scope

    Video Clips (360 spins, product walkthroughs, BTS): Quoted separately

    High-End Retouching: $100+ per image

    Rush Turnaround (under 3 business days): +25–50% of invoice


Why Work With Josh?

With decades of experience producing imagery for major brands and campaigns, I deliver not just photos, but visuals that drive sales, elevate brand image, and build customer trust. Trusted by brands like Colgate, Apple, Amazon, etc.

A 50% deposit secures your date, with the balance due upon delivery.