In the LA market, a standard real estate photo package usually runs about $150–$400. Bundles with video, 3D and drone cost more, and the price follows square footage and turnaround.LA market context The studio's name barely moves the number. Size does. So does what you add to the shoot and how fast you need the files. For a real price on your listing, book online and pick your size and services in a few minutes.
What does real estate photography cost in LA right now?
Photo-only packages in Los Angeles usually land in the $150–$400 range. Bundles with video, a 3D tour and drone cost more.LA market context Those are market numbers, not one studio's rate card. Nobody charges a flat price across the whole city. A few things move it.
Below, we walk through those things so you can budget before you ask anyone for a number. When you want the exact figure, our order page prices your listing when you book online.
What drives the price up or down?
Four things do most of the work. Once you know them, you can guess where a listing will land before anyone sends you a quote.
- Square footage. A 2,000 sq ft home takes a fraction of the shoot time a 6,000 sq ft estate does. More rooms, more angles, more editing.
- Which services you bundle. Photo-only sits at the low end. Video, a 3D/Matterport tour, aerial drone, or virtual staging each add their own line item.
- Turnaround. Some studios build fast delivery into the price (ours is next morning, as standard). Others charge a steep rush fee.
- Property complexity. A main house plus an ADU and pool house, heavy landscaping, or a twilight shoot all add time on site.
How does price scale with listing size?
Size moves a quote more than anything else. The table shows how LA pricing tends to scale. Use it to plan a budget. It's not a VVT rate card.
| Listing size | Photo only | Photo + video | Full bundle (photo, video, 3D, drone) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 2,000 sq ft (condo/starter) | Lower end of the $150–$400 range | Mid-range, service-dependent | Higher, service-dependent |
| 2,000–3,000 sq ft (standard single-family) | Mid-range of the $150–$400 range | Mid-to-upper range | Meaningfully higher, scales with sq ft |
| 3,000–5,000 sq ft (move-up / luxury-adjacent) | Upper end of the $150–$400 range or above | Above standard range | Scales further with added services |
| 5,000+ sq ft (estate/luxury) | Typically above the standard range | Priced per property | Priced per property, best quoted directly |
LA market context, not a VVT price. Get your exact number on our booking page.
Is it worth paying more for a full media bundle instead of photo-only?
Give each format a job. Photos show the rooms and the details. A 3D tour shows how the layout flows. A film ties the spaces together and gives you clips for social and listing pitches. Weigh those jobs against the package cost. Don't count on a set bump in the sale price.
A 3D tour also lets buyers walk the home on their own time, which photos can't do. And about half of agents still use no drone photography or video at allNAR 2025 · Independent, so a fuller bundle can make your listing look different from most. Want to see what each format does and costs? Read our photo vs. video vs. 3D comparison.
$1M listing vs. $5M listing: does the media budget scale the same way?
No. This one trips up agents more than any other pricing question. A $5M listing doesn't need five times the photos of a $1M listing. It needs a different kind of shoot: twilight exteriors, drone shots, a full video walkthrough, and sometimes a video with you in it. We show where the budget should grow, and where it shouldn't, in media packages for a $1M listing vs. a $5M listing.
Why do prices vary so much between studios?
Usually it's scope, not skill. A low quote is often photo-only with no rush option. A high one may fold video, drone and next-day delivery into one price. Two "photography" quotes can look the same on paper and cover very different work.
With us, photos, 3D, drone and staging are edited and delivered the next morning. Video takes 2 to 4 business days. Ask every studio what their turnaround is. A great gallery that shows up five days after your list date has already missed your launch.
How should an agent budget for media across a year of listings?
- Think of photos as the floor, not the ceiling. Buyers expect them. Video and 3D are where you can still look different.
- Match the bundle to the listing. Don't run one rule for every home. A $1.2M starter home and a $4M hillside estate shouldn't get the same package.
- Count turnaround, not just the shoot. A cheap quote that comes back a week late can cost you more than a pricier package that's done by morning.
- Get a real number before you trust the range. Size and services move the price too much to guess. Run your listing through the order page instead.
Frequently asked questions
How much does real estate photography cost in Los Angeles?
A standard LA photo package usually runs about $150–$400. Bundles with video, 3D and drone cost more, depending on square footage and turnaround.LA market context The exact price depends on your listing, so book online on our booking page.
What's the biggest factor in real estate media pricing?
Square footage comes first. Then which services you add (photo, video, 3D, drone, staging) and how fast you need the files. A 2,000 sq ft home and a 6,000 sq ft estate need very different amounts of shoot and edit time.
Is a full media bundle worth the extra cost over photo-only?
Often, yes. A 3D tour lets buyers walk every room before they visit. And about half of agents still use no drone photography or video at allNAR 2025 · Independent, so a fuller bundle can make your listing look different from most in LA.
Does a $5M listing need a bigger media budget than a $1M listing?
It needs a different budget, not only a bigger one. Higher-priced homes usually call for twilight exteriors, drone shots and a full video walkthrough, not just more photos. See our $1M vs. $5M media package breakdown for details.
How do I get an exact price instead of a range?
Book online on our order page to price your specific listing by size and service, or see full package details on our pricing page.
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