Indicative Service Level & Pricing
The price of your product photoshoot depends on a whole host of variables, the type of product, the type and number of images (e-commerce, styled or lifestyle), and the level of post processing that is required to meet the requirements of your assignment. Product photoshoots are typically a combination of e-commerce, style and lifestyle images. For an accurate and obligation free quote, please contact me directly so I can present you with a customised quote based on your product photography needs.
My aim is to provide my clients with a complete service, so that you receive images in the format that you require for your advertising and marketing campaign. I photograph and handle the post production of your images in house, so if there are any issues, they can be resolved quickly and directly.
The following list of examples (although not comprehensive) is to provide you with an indicative price for different kinds of product images and a indication of what is considered in preparing your quote. Please note, that the price for your particular products may vary depending on the variables listed above. Low volume shoots will typically be more expensive per image than a high volume product shoot. Our minimum charge for a product shoot (regardless of the number of images is $150). With a higher volume of products, it is usually possible to achieve some economies of scale in the time required to photograph and complete the post production work for the images. For higher volume product shoots we are able to offer a cost effective complete project price rather than quoting the assignment on a per image cost basis.
Lifestyle Product Shoots or Styled/ Staged Product Shoots are usually quoted on a project basis. Two packages are available "to get the basics" for staged and lifestyle product shoots. For new clients, who are about to launch a product on Amazon (or similar) site, we have a special introductory package provide you with all the images you need to launch your product. As with all our services, we can customise packages based on your specific requirements.
I am also open to discussing alternatives with my clients to achieve the same outcome but in a more efficient ways.
E-Commerce Images
Product isolated on white background to list on your own e-commerce store, or on third party sites such as Amazon.
Dragon Papillon Service LEvel
For low volume photoshoots, in studio, we offer a per image quote from $16.00/ image with retouching only; and from $20.50/ image for retouching with deep etched outlines. For higher volume photoshoots, we quote on an hourly rate for an estimated time it will take to photograph the products and complete the post production of the images.
Price is based on a single item
- products that have various components/ or come as a pack of items are charged as staged images and not single product e-commerce images
- products that have "non-compliant" surfaces, such as glass, reflective metal or transparent materials have a base rate of $25 per retouched image, before deep etching.
Includes retouching and deep etching services. Product is generally presented on a pure white background (R255G255B255); as high resolution JPEG files. Web optimised versions of the images are available on request and can be sized to your specific digital platform.
Customer can license a .png version of the image i.e. images on transparent background for $7.50 per image.
Note: For low volume photoshoots, we quote on a per image quote, with a minimum quote of $150 regardless of the number of images to be shot/ delivered to the client.
Single E-commerce Product (Item) with Post Production: Retouch Only
From $16.00/ image
Single E-commerce Product (Item) with Post Production: Retouch & Deep Etch
From $20.50/ Image
Single E-commerce Product, Multiple Items with Post Production: Retouch & Deep Etch
From $25.00/ image
Staged & Styled Images
Images are styled or staged e.g. product offering has a number of items; product with components displayed, main product with other products, or with props. Products could be displayed on a plain setting and then deep-etched for e-commerce; or may be displayed "in situ"; or showcased in a flat lay styled image.
Dragon Papillon Service LEvel
For low volume photoshoots, we quote on a per image quote, with a minimum quote of $150 regardless of the number of images to be shot/ delivered to the client.
Staged/ Styled Product Images are quoted on a per image basis from $18/ retouched image for grouped products or product offerings with multiple components and from $25/ image for retouched & deep etched images.
For creative flat lay images and in situ images we generally recommend a project based quote and there are several options, depending on the number of images your require and the amount of post production work involved. The pricing is the same as indicative prices shown in the Lifestyle Images below.
Requests for an individual lay lay image are quoted at $45 per image and includes retouching.
Single Flat Lay Styled Product with Post Production : Retouch & Deep Etch
From $25.00/ image
Creative Flat Lay - Product Staged with Props with Post Production : Retouch
From $45.00/ SET UP
Styled In Situ - Product Staged with Props with Post Production : Retouch
From $45.00/ SET UP
Styled Single Product Offering with Multiple Items and Post Production : Retouch Only
From $35.00/ image
Single Product Photographed In Situ (natural lighting) with Post Production : Retouch
From $18.00/ Image
Isolated Product inserted onto "in-situ" background with Psot Production : Retouch, Deep Etch & Composites
Quote Required
LiFESTYLE & Product iMAGES With Model
Lifestyle products shoots generally showcase the product being used in "real life" or could be more staged as creative shots focussed on a particular theme or concept.
Dragon Papillon Service LEvel
We quote our lifestyle photography on a per project basis depending on the client's conceptual brief. The key factors that affect the quote - the length of the photoshoot, the level of post production work (editing/ retouching/ artistic license) requested by the client.
Model Release forms are required for all commercial product shoots with clients. Dragon Papillon Photography retains an original copy of the signed release, a copy to the client and a copy to the model. Model Release information is embedded in the digital image file.
We recommend either of the packages
Getting the Basics Package from $330*
- 2 hour photoshoot
- All images edited and delivered as high quality, web-optimised sized files (note: file size is not suitable for print)
- Download limited to 20 edited images and includes license for commercial use.
- Option to purchase additional edited images at $10 per image and includes image licensing.
- A separate quote is provided for post production retouching of hero images.
Half Day Package from $595*
- 4 hour photoshoot
- Images edited and delivered as high quality, web-optimised sized files (note: file size is not suitable for print)
- Download limited to 40 edited images and includes license for commercial use
- Option to purchase additional edited images at $10 per image and includes image licensing.
- A separate quote is provided for post production retouching of hero images.
In Studio, Live Model Lifestyle with Post Production: Edit Only
2 Hour Package
Lifestyle on Location with Post Production : Edit Only
2 Hour Package
Lifestyle on Location with Post Production : Retouch Only
1/2 Day Package +
Lifestyle In Studio with Post Production : Retouch, Deep Etch and Interpretative
Quote Required
Other Services
Ghosted Mannequin with Post Production: Retouch and Deep Etch
From $30/ Image
Composites : Base Images retouched and deep etched
$ 60 per Hour
Infographics : Base image retouched and deep etched
$60 per hour
E-Commerce Launch Package
Since 2013, Dragon Papillon Photography has collaborated with numerous clients selling their products on e-commerce sites such as Amazon and Ebay. Over that time we have acquired considerable knowledge from our successful e-commerce sellers and readily share and draw on that knowledge when photographing images for new clients.
Launching a new product can be daunting, and we respect the time, effort and commitment our clients have already invested in the process before thinking about their product images. To assist our new clients to launch their product, we have developed an e-commerce launch package that meets all the requirements to successfully launch a product on Amazon (or like site). The package is an introductory offer available to new clients taking a new product to market and is based on in studio photography shoots.
Launch Package Details
Our E-Commerce Launch Package includes deep etched product images, lifestyle images and infographics. Everything you need to launch your product without fuss.
New Client Price : $425 (services valued around $505) and includes :
- 3 to 4 Deep etched standard product images on pure white background (Min Value : $100)
- 1 Infographic: photography of up to 4 unique images needed for the infographic and 2 hours graphic work for design & creation of infographic (Min Value : $175)
- 1 Composite Image which can include up to 4 images (Min Value : $95)/ 2nd infographic
- 3 Styled or Staged or Lifestyle Images depending on your product but may include flat lay image, product photographed in situ, or styled with props for "lifestyle" feel. (Min Value : $135).
- Also receive images that were photographed to create infographic or composite images as separate images.
Receive a minimum of 9 images ready to list when your product launches.
Example of Ecommerce Launch Package
IMPORTANT TO KNOW*
- Dragon Papillon Photography is a registered business with public liability insurance. We have a current Working With Children Certificate.
- Service Area: Dragon Papillon Photography provides publicity photography services in the Illawarra region. We offer half-day photoshoots (minimum) to customers located more than 50km from our studio. We have a number of regular clients based in Sydney.
- Booking Fee. An upfront booking payment (25% of the quoted price) is required to secure my services. The booking fee is refunded only in limited situations being (a) the photoshoot is cancelled by the client at least 14 days before the scheduled photoshoot; (b) in the unlikely event I am unable to attend your event and have been unable to secure another professional photographer to cover your event, or (c) there are changes to COVID-19 social restrictions which causes cancellation of the event.
- Rescheduling Fee. A $55 non-refundable fee is charged for rescheduling confirmed and/or scheduled bookings. A rescheduling fee may at Dragon Papillon Photography's discretion be waived in limited situations (a) inclement weather on the day is affecting the photoshoot from taking place, or (b) COVID-19 social restrictions require the photoshoot to be rescheduled.
- On Location Fees are charged on a one-way trip distance from our studio based in postcode 2530 to cover our travel time costs to your location. Our On Location Fees are as follows -
- in studio: no charge
- within postcode: $35
- outside postcode up to 100km: $35 plus $1.15/km
- <100km: $150 plus $1.15/km exceeding 100km
- On Location Fees exclude tolls and parking fees. These are charged separately and at cost.
- Incidental Expenses associated with organising and performing the photoshoot are charged at cost to the client in the final invoice and may include tolls, parking or admission fees, model fees, purchasing/ hiring of props, hiring specialist equipment and venue hire.
- Post Production Services and File Delivery. Product images are retouched and delivered in jpeg format as high-resolution print quality as well as social media optimised images. Files are delivered via a link to a password-protected and private gallery. See our terms and conditions to find out the difference between editing and retouching. Dragon Papillon photography does not release RAW images or unedited images to a client in any circumstance.
- Image Licensing. Dragon Papillon Photographer retains copyright to all images. Product images are embedded with a digital license for business and commercial use and may be used, distributed or shared for publicity, marketing or commercial purposes by the client or other third parties as authorised by the client. Dragon Papillon Photography retains the right to use images to advertise, promote and market Dragon Papillon Photography products and services.
- Gallery Access. Clients can view images in their gallery prior to payment of the final invoice. Taking screenshots of images in the gallery would be considered a breach of COPYRIGHT and Licensing agreements. Clients can download images from their gallery on full payment of the final invoice. All Publicity packages include 12 month complimentary unlimited access to the client's publicity gallery.
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Dragon Papillon Photography Studio is based in Kanahooka, 2530 NSW, Australia
We offer boutique photography services for commercial product photography, visual content for websites and social media, professional portraits and event photography.