How Much Does a Portrait Photographer Cost in Buffalo, NY?
By Tanner Stutz · · 4 min read
The short answer
Portrait sessions in Buffalo are usually priced by time on location, number of locations and number of edited photos. At Stutz Media, sessions start from $150, from a short mini session with one location and outfit up to a full session of around two hours with two locations, unlimited outfits and about 40 edited photos. Edited photos are delivered within 48 to 72 hours.
Current Stutz Media portrait sessions
These prices come straight from the booking system, so they're always current.
Mini session
$150
- 30-45 minutes on location
- One location
- One outfit
- 10-15 edited photos
Standard Session
Most popular$225
- 60-75 minutes on location
- Two locations
- Unlimited outfits
- 20-25 edited photos
Full session
$275
- 90 - 125 minutes on location
- Two locations
- Unlimited outfits
- 40 edited photos
Add-ons
- Pet IncludedBring your pet along for a few frames, just let us know beforehand.$30
What you're paying for
The session itself is a fraction of the work. Before it there is planning the location, the time of day and what to wear; after it there is choosing the best frames and editing each one individually for colour, skin and light. More time on location means more variety, and more edited photos means more editing.
Which session is right?
- Mini session: a headshot refresh, a quick couples update, or one great family photo for the holiday card.
- Standard session: most senior portraits and family sessions, with two locations and time for outfit changes.
- Full session: seniors who want a big variety for yearbook, graduation announcements and gifts, or families who want lots of combinations.
Things that change the price
- Locations that charge a permit or entry fee for portrait sessions.
- Travel well outside the Buffalo area.
- Add-ons such as including a pet.
- Prints and albums, which are separate from the digital gallery.
Questions
How much are senior pictures in Buffalo?
Senior portrait sessions with Stutz Media start from $150. Most seniors choose the standard or full session for two locations and several outfits.
How long does a family photo session take?
From about 30 to 45 minutes for a mini session up to around two hours for a full session. Most families are well served by an hour.