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A good photographer has a strong portfolio in the genre you need and a contract covering delivery, image count, cancellation, copyright, and usage rights. Typical ranges are $250–$600 for a portrait session, $2,500–$6,000 for wedding coverage, and $800–$2,500 for a corporate half-day. Scope, travel, licensing, and editing can change the total substantially.
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Price level
Portraits SEK 2,500–4,500, weddings SEK 18,000–45,000, corporate half-day SEK 6,000–18,000. Product shot SEK 200–600 per image.
When should you hire a photographer?
Before weddings, family photos, graduations, business launches needing team photos, new websites, e-commerce needing product photos, events or PR shots. For weddings: book as soon as the date is set.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Booking the cheapest without looking at the portfolio. The style may be completely wrong for what you want, and a wedding doesn't come back.
- Assuming raw files are included. The photographer normally keeps the raws and you get high-resolution JPEGs. Raws cost extra and must be agreed in the contract.
- Forgetting to clarify usage rights. Pictures for an internal presentation are one thing, pictures for a large ad campaign quite another, and the price differs accordingly.
- Leaving wedding-photographer booking to the last minute. The best are often booked a year ahead.
- Buying an unrealistically cheap product-photo package without seeing comparable work or confirming retouching and usage rights.
Checklist before you hire
- Ask for a portfolio from similar assignments (wedding ≠ product photographer)
- Get a written contract with delivery time, number of images and any travel charges
- Sort out copyright and usage rights — the photographer normally retains copyright
- For weddings: book 6–12 months ahead, especially for summer
- Ask about backup routines for files (most pros work with dual cards)
- Clarify how many retakes/revisions are included in portrait/corporate work
- Confirm general liability insurance; venues often require a certificate of insurance
- For drone work, verify the photographer holds an FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate
Frequently asked questions
What's normally included in a wedding package?
Typically 8–10 hours of coverage, 300–600 edited images in high-resolution JPEG, delivery in an online gallery and print rights for private use. Optional add-ons usually include a pre-meeting, second photographer, album and rush delivery. Raw files are rarely included without an extra fee.
Who owns the images after a shoot?
The photographer owns the copyright from the moment the shutter fires unless the written contract transfers it or the shoot qualifies as a work made for hire. See the U.S. Copyright Office for the specifics. Your license should state whether use covers private sharing, social media, websites, print, or advertising.
How long does delivery take after a shoot?
Portrait and family: 1–3 weeks. Weddings: 4–8 weeks, sometimes longer in high season. Corporate: 1–2 weeks. Rush delivery (3–5 days) is usually available at a 20–40% surcharge. Always have the delivery date written in the contract.
Can I post the photos on social media?
Usually, if your personal-use license allows it. Commercial use must match the agreed license. Businesses should also obtain model releases where identifiable people appear in advertising, since right-of-publicity rules vary from state to state.
Do I need a stylist or hair/makeup for a corporate shoot?
For polished headshots and PR images, hair and makeup can improve consistency across a team. Many photographers can add a stylist to the quote. Ask whether the fee covers a fixed number of people, touch-ups throughout the session, travel, and kit costs.
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