How much does a portrait photographer cost in Chicago?

Last updated: 22nd Apr 2024

In 2020, for a two-hour portrait photoshoot in Chicago, the average price you can expect to pay the photographer is approximately $362. On average a one-hour portrait shoot will cost $227 and a four-hour shoot will cost $634. Chicago’s portrait photographer prices are 9% below the US national average. Similar average pricing applies to shoots in the following categories: portrait, headshot, linkedin, profile, executive.

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Contents
  1. Comparison of average Chicago portrait photographer costs by shoot duration
  2. Examples of recent portrait photoshoot jobs on Snappr in Chicago, IL
  3. Comparison of different options for finding a portrait photographer in Chicago
  4. Prices for other types of photographers in Chicago

Comparison of average Chicago portrait photographer costs by shoot duration

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

Shoot duration Typical market cost in Chicago, IL Snappr cost - value package Snappr cost - premium package
1 hour photoshoot
$227
$89
$149
2 hour photoshoot
$362
$149
$249
3 hour photoshoot
$498
$209
$349
4 hour photoshoot
$634
$269
$449
5 hour photoshoot
$770
$329
$549
6 hour photoshoot
$906
$389
$649
8 hour photoshoot
$1,178
$509
$849
10 hour photoshoot
$1,450
$629
$1,049

Source: Proprietary algorithm that combines earnings data from government data for the area of Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (16980) with a sample of price quotes on the websites of portrait photographers.

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Examples of recent portrait photoshoot jobs on Snappr in Chicago, IL

A snapshot of real-world portrait jobs that have been requested recently by folks in Chicago and surrounding areas.

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Booked 7 hours ago by Brian

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $279
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Booked 8 hours ago by Anjolaoluwa

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $169
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Booked 11 hours ago by Mary Ellen

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

Booked 16 hours ago by Manon

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $219
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Booked a day ago by Mona

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

Booked 3 days ago by Laurel

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: 3 digital downloads
  • Price: $89
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Comparison of different options for finding a portrait photographer in Chicago

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

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