Book a New York City Photographer
New York City is a vibrant center for art & entertainment, with creativity pulsing through its five distinct boroughs and countless neighborhoods. Selecting the perfect spot for your next photo shoot can be overwhelming, which is why we’ve put together a list of locations to help narrow down your choices.
Prices start at $250 USD for a 30-minute shoot
Explore the best spots in New York City
Central Park
Romantic walks & iconic skyline views
- Available Shoot Lengths:
30 min | 1 hour | 90 min | 2 hours
Brooklyn Bridge
Manhattan view & iconic buildings
- Available Shoot Lengths:
30 min | 1 hour | 90 min | 2 hours
Grand Central Station
Streetstyle, Iconic buildings, Park ave bridge view
- Available Shoot Lengths:
30 min | 1 hour | 90 min | 2 hours
Soho
Instagram worthy, Streetstyle and Fashion
- Available Shoot Lengths:
30 min | 1 hour | 90 min | 2 hours
The Vessel
Hudson Yards, Unique fancy development
- Available Shoot Lengths:
30 min | 1 hour | 90 min | 2 hours
High Line
1.5-mile Elevated Park walkway in a trendy neighborhood of NYC
- Available Shoot Lengths:
30 min | 1 hour | 90 min | 2 hours
Downtown NYC
Shopping & street style backgrounds
- Available Shoot Lengths:
30 min | 1 hour | 90 min | 2 hours
DUMBO
Old Town, Brooklyn Bridge view
- Available Shoot Lengths:
30 min | 1 hour | 90 min | 2 hours
Bryant Park
Skyline view, Park & Picnic, Fountain, 5th ave
- Available Shoot Lengths:
30 min | 1 hour | 90 min | 2 hours
Long Island City
Manhattan view, Park, Coca Cola sign
- Available Shoot Lengths:
30 min | 1 hour | 90 min | 2 hours
MET
Museum & Art | Street Style, Central Park
- Available Shoot Lengths:
30 min | 1 hour | 90 min | 2 hours
Frequently Asked Questions
Analyzing the top Google results, we found that most photographers charge between $350 to $800 per hour in New York City. Established photographers occasionally charge more than $800 per hour due to high demand. New York City photography prices are very competitive, pricing +50% higher than the national average.
New York City is made up of more than 300 different neighborhoods, giving you a wide range of places to take photos. With so many options, it’s easy to find the right spot for any kind of photo shoot.
Street style locations: a few common street-style photo spots in NYC include Grand Central, Downtown NYC, Soho, Upper East Side and Tribeca.
Scenic locations: a few common scenic photo spots in New York City include Times Square, Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge, Dumbo, Wall Street, Rockefeller Center, Soho and Bryant Park.
Finding a good photographer to work with is made easier with review website, but many photographers aren’t on review websites, so how do you know how to find someone that’ll be easy to work with?
The easiest way to find a good photographer is to analyze their work. Most photographers should have a portfolio or Instagram portfolio for you to scroll through their recent and best photo shoots. Since every photographer has a unique style, this method should help you understand the type of work you’ll receive.
Some photographers own their own studio but most of the time you’ll need to pay extra to book a private studio location. Studio rentals usually range between $30 to $100 per hour with some premium locations costing more. Peerspace is a great option for booking a studio but there are many other studio booking websites to choose from. If booking through MashaLou.com, we can help you find a studio and arrange the booking for a small fee + hourly rate.
Popular Photoshoot Packages in New York City
PERSONAL PHOTOSHOOT
$400
– One hour of personal photo shoot outdoors or studio
– Can change up to 2 outfits in one location
– All (around 250 pictures) RAW files and 10 pics edited in photoshop
– Up to 7 days editing time from moment you choose the pictures
– Advice on the location
Add extras:
Makeup, hair: $250-500
Wardrobe: starting from $200
Car service $75/hour
Extra edit – $20/ pic
DESTINATION PHOTOGRAPHY
$800
– 2 hours of personal photo shoot, two or more locations
– as many outfits as you want
– All (around 450 pictures) RAW files and 15 pics edited in photoshop
– Up to 10 days editing time from moment you choose the pictures
– Advice on the location
Add extras:
Makeup, hair: $250-500
Wardrobe: starting from $200
Car service $75/hour
Extra edit – $20/ pic
EXPRESS SESSION
$250
– Limited locations, up to 30 minutes
– 1 look (outfit)
– All RAW files and 5 pics edited in photoshop
– 2 days turnaround time
– Advice on the location
Add extras:
Extra edit – $20/ pic
