event Photographer in Sydney

If you are trying to determine the cost of hiring a photographer for a event in Sydney it can be tricky as it depends on a variety of factors. Think of it like choosing a cake – the price varies based on size, ingredients, decorations, and complexity. Similarly, photography pricing is influenced by the photographer’s experience, the length of coverage, the number of photos, the location, the size of the group of people attending and any extras like prints or albums.

Factors Influencing Cost:

• Photographer’s Experience and Reputation: Highly experienced and sought-after photographers generally charge more due to their expertise and demand. A well-known photographer with a strong portfolio might charge a premium compared to someone starting out.
  
  
• Length of Coverage: The longer the photographer is needed at the party, the higher the cost. A short two-hour session will naturally be cheaper than a full-day coverage.
  
  
• Number of Edited Photos: Some photographers offer packages with a set number of edited, high-resolution digital images, while others charge per image. More photos typically mean a higher overall cost.
  
  
• Inclusions and Extras: The package might include prints, albums, or other tangible products, which will affect the price. Some photographers offer basic packages with digital images only, while others have more comprehensive options.
  
  
• Travel and Location: If the party is outside the photographer’s usual service area, they might charge extra for travel time and expenses. Locations in Sydney’s CBD might also be priced differently than those in the outer suburbs.
  
  
• Type of event: A simple, casual event might cost less to photograph than a large, elaborate event with multiple locations or special requests.
  
  
• Day and Time: Weekend bookings, especially during peak season, might be priced higher due to increased demand.
  
  

Typical Price Ranges:

While it’s always best to get a personalised quote from the photographer, here’s a general idea of what you might expect to pay in Sydney:

• Basic Package (2 hours, digital images only): $195 – $400 inc gst
• Mid-Range Package (4 hours, digital images, some prints): $600 – $1000 inc gst
• Premium Package (Full-day coverage, digital images, album, prints): $1500+ inc gst
  
  

Tips for choosing a photographer that can fit your budget

• Be clear about your needs: Communicate the date, time, location, and desired length of coverage to get an accurate quote.
  
  
• Consider your priorities: Decide what’s most important to you – the photographer’s experience, the number of photos, or the inclusions.
  
  
• Compare packages: Don’t just focus on the overall price, but compare what’s included in each package to find the best value.
  
  
• Ask about discounts: Some photographers offer discounts for off-peak bookings or for booking multiple services.
  
  
• Check for hidden costs: Clarify any potential extra charges like travel expenses, editing fees, or print costs upfront.
  
  

Ultimately, the best way to determine the cost is to contact photographers directly, explain your requirements, and request a personalised quote. This allows you to compare options and choose the photographer who best fits your budget and style.

We take hundreds of photos per hour for any booking to make sure we are capturing the right images based on your booking. Our photography is then crafted to deliver images that suit the booking you have made. So for an event or event there is a story created from start to finish. For commercial photos shoots it would be different angles, positions or design elements to show off a product or service. We then provide a selection of the best photos for you to choose from.

We use professional photography equipment from Canon (and other brands) that include digital SLR camera bodies, professional lenses and lighting equipment.​

Typically the hi-resolution digital photos provided are 3MB+ in size per image which are suitable for prints, enlargements, canvas and photobooks.​

You can change your booking date, but your deposit will be forfeited and would need to be paid again for the new date. This is because we would have most likely declined other bookings for your date.​

La Lente doesn’t use free services like DropBox or just upload the photos to a Facebook photo folder.

We provide a personalised online photo gallery service that enables you to mark your favourites, share them with friends, order prints and more. You also have the option of receiving them on a USB key.​

You can select this as an upgrade option. They aren’t provided for free as we need to purchase a USB keys, then spend time copying the files, packing, posting and managing the administration to get it sent off. Therefore we offer the personal online gallery as the initial option to get your photos which is free of charge and USB as an optional extra.​

La Lente receives payment for our professional photography services via;
– Direct Deposit
– Credit
– Debit Card
– PayPal

We have a number of photography job bookings scheduled into our workflow at any given time. So these are processed based on the booking date. We can bring your job forward if required & there are options for 7 day or 24 hour turnaround package upgrades.

Generally speaking photos provided are for personal use only and not to be used by 3rd parties for their commercial gain or promotional benefits.

We can provide an option for them to purchase the images that includes a commercial use license. The reason for this is we are using our expertise, equipment and skill to capture photos to make a living, so another business should therefore pay for images they would like to use as they would any other service provider.