How much does an architectural photographer make?
Rick McEvoy
Architectural and construction photography. Creator of the Photography Explained podcast. Photography blog. Photography educator and all round good egg!
This week on my photography blog a question that only you can answer. Confused? Check out the blog post for lots more but here is a taster. Well if you are considering starting a career in architectural photography this is a great question. How much an architectural photographer can make depends on a number of factors. Experience Brand Portfolio Qualifications The economy Market/ Clients Types of work Quantity of work Number of images Editing Full-time or part-time Other related sectors Commercial deals Competition Other income streams Online presence Social media presence First the bad news Unfortunately, I cannot give you an actual number, and I am not able to tell you how much I charge as this will compromise my commercial negotiations with clients, and will also breach client confidentiality with existing and previous clients. Any number that you see online is pure conjecture, as there are so many variables and factors. This is one of the very few things that I am not able to share about my architectural photography business. I share everything else freely but not this. I work on an individual commission basis. The amount that I charge depends on all the factors above. Your own number This is the one thing that you will have to work out for yourself. But I will tell you all the things that you need to know which will help you get the numbers that you need. https://rickmcevoyphotography.com/how-much-does-an-architectural-photographer-make/