Pricing math for photographers
Photography cost of doing business calculator
A practical way to catch the hidden costs that make a photography quote too cheap, too confusing, or too hard to explain.
Separate fixed monthly costs from per-shoot costs before choosing a package price.
Check whether editing time, delivery, travel, software, and admin are actually included.
Use the audit when the math looks fine but the quote still fails to book.
Before you trust the number
- List the real delivery time, not just the hours on camera.
- Add per-client overhead: calls, prep, revisions, galleries, payment fees, and follow-up.
- Compare the quote to the buyer-visible value, not just your private spreadsheet total.
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Want the actual quote checked before you send it?
Send one real quote, pricing email, or package page. The $29 Pricing Audit points out the clearest buyer-facing leak and the fix path, without turning the free version into unlimited custom consulting.