PRICE GUIDE · PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO · 2026–2027
Family Photographer cost in the UK
£100–£395 per session. Typically £195.
A family photographer session costs £100–£395 in the UK, and about £195 buys an hour with a set of edited images. Session length, how many finished photos you take home, studio or outdoor location and whether prints are bundled move the figure most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a family photographer cost in the UK?
| Low end | £100 | a short mini session with a few images |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £195 | what most people pay |
| High end | £395 | a long London shoot with all images |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the photographers and video studios near you.
What moves the price
- Session length — a short mini family session costs much less than a relaxed two-hour shoot at home or outdoors
- Images included — some family photographers include every edited image, others sell them one by one after the session
- Studio or location — a studio carries rent and lighting costs, while an outdoor shoot can add travel time
- Prints and wall art — framed prints and albums are where a family photography bill can climb fastest
- City or town — sessions in London cost more than the same shoot in Bristol or Sheffield
- Weekends and school holidays — family photographers are busiest when children are off school, so those slots fill first
WHAT YOU GET
What a family photographer visit includes
Takes: Usually 30 minutes to two hours, with the edited gallery back in two to four weeks. Not included: Printed products, framed wall art, albums and any images beyond the number included in the session are usually extra.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common family photographer jobs
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How to pay less
- Book a family mini session if you only need a handful of photographs for frames or cards
- Pick a family photographer who includes all edited images rather than one who charges per photo
- Choose a weekday session outside the school holidays, when family photographers have more availability
Before you book
- Ask how many edited family photographs are included and what each extra image or print costs
- Plan outfits in coordinating colours and bring snacks and a favourite toy for young children
- Check the photographer's policy on rescheduling if a child is ill or the weather turns
- Agree how the family photographs may be used, since some photographers ask to share images on their website
Family Photographer cost: questions people ask
Most UK family sessions cost between £100 and £395, and around £195 for an hour with edited images included. Mini sessions sit at the lower end, while long shoots in London with prints sit at the top.
From about 30 minutes for a mini session to two hours for a relaxed shoot. Younger children often do best with a shorter session around their naps.
Only if you agree. Photographs of identifiable people are personal data under UK GDPR, so a photographer should ask before sharing your family's images on a website or social media. Say clearly in writing what you are happy with.
A studio gives controlled light and works in any weather, which suits babies and winter months. An outdoor shoot feels more natural and suits active children, but it depends on the weather and daylight.
Printed photographs, albums, framed wall art and extra images beyond the package are normally charged separately from the session fee.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, based on published UK family photography price guides and studio price lists. They are a national range rather than a quote, and your price depends on the photographer and what you buy.
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