How much does an automotive photographer cost in San Francisco?

Last updated: 27th Mar 2024

In 2020, for a two-hour automotive photoshoot in San Francisco, the average price you can expect to pay the photographer is approximately $518. On average a one-hour automotive shoot will cost $324 and a four-hour shoot will cost $907. San Francisco’s automotive photographer prices are 30% above the US national average. Similar average pricing applies to shoots in the following categories: automotive, car.

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Contents
  1. Comparison of average San Francisco automotive photographer costs by shoot duration
  2. Examples of recent automotive photoshoot jobs on Snappr in San Francisco, CA
  3. Compare the cost of hiring a automotive photographer to other cities in CA
  4. Comparison of different options for finding an automotive photographer in San Francisco
  5. Prices for other types of photographers in San Francisco

Comparison of average San Francisco automotive photographer costs by shoot duration

Compare average market rates to Snappr rates based on the length of the automotive shoot.

Shoot duration Typical market cost in San Francisco, CA Snappr cost - value package Snappr cost - premium package
1 hour photoshoot
$324
$89
$149
2 hour photoshoot
$518
$149
$249
3 hour photoshoot
$713
$209
$349
4 hour photoshoot
$907
$269
$449
5 hour photoshoot
$1,102
$329
$549
6 hour photoshoot
$1,296
$389
$649
8 hour photoshoot
$1,685
$509
$849
10 hour photoshoot
$2,074
$629
$1,049

Source: Proprietary algorithm that combines earnings data from government data for the area of San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA (41860) with a sample of price quotes on the websites of automotive photographers.

Examples of Automotive Photos from Snappr Photographers

Examples of recent automotive photoshoot jobs on Snappr in San Francisco, CA

A snapshot of real-world automotive jobs that have been requested recently by folks in San Francisco and surrounding areas.

Snappr motif Automotive shoot in South San Francisco

Booked 19 hours ago by Michael

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $279
Snappr motif Automotive shoot in Fremont

Booked 21 hours ago by Dass

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $169
Snappr motif Automotive shoot in Livermore

Booked 21 hours ago by Jesse

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $219
Snappr motif Automotive shoot in SF

Booked a day ago by Sean

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $279
Snappr motif Automotive shoot in Walnut Creek

Booked 2 days ago by The Photography Team

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $329
Snappr motif Automotive shoot in San Rafael

Booked 2 days ago by The Photography Team

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $329
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Compare the cost of hiring a automotive photographer to other cities in CA

From most expensive to least expensive.

City Cost of 2 hour photoshoot
Los Angeles, CA
$578
San Francisco, CA
$518
San Jose, CA
$441
San Diego, CA
$386
Oxnard, CA
$386
Riverside, CA
$378
Sacramento, CA
$334
State of CA
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Comparison of different options for finding an automotive photographer in San Francisco

The Photographer Cost Calculator is built by Snappr, the largest on-demand marketplace for photographers, including the largest network of on-demand automotive photographers in San Francisco. See how booking your automotive shoot with Snappr compares to common alternatives.

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Prices for other types of photographers in San Francisco

The Photographer Cost Calculator can also tell you average prices for other types of shoots in San Francisco.