05/07/2026
As a small business owner (who pours her heart and soul in), I wanted to share a little perspective on photography pricing because I know sometimes people only see the final gallery and not everything that goes into it.
For a sport event, I photographed over 6,000 images and currently have 150+ hours invested between shooting, culling, editing, organizing, uploading, customer service, and delivery. That doesn’t include the years of experience it took to learn lighting, posing, workflow, and how to consistently deliver quality images.
There are also business expenses behind the scenes: professional camera equipment, lenses, computers, editing software, storage, insurance, travel, taxes, licensing, and continuing maintenance/replacements…. Oh and I’ve gotta feed my cats bc they be cray.
So when someone asks for 50+ edited photos for $100–$200, that simply isn’t sustainable (do the math 🧐) for a legitimate business. My pricing reflects the time, skill, quality, and costs required to provide polished professional images that families can treasure for years.
I truly appreciate every client who supports small businesses and understands the value behind the work. Your support allows creatives like me to keep doing what we love while delivering the best experience possible.
A pretty tulip photo for ya Thursday! 🩷
