How much to charge for event videography
Rates reviewed June 2026
Event videography is priced per event in tiered packages, and the highlight film is what sells. A second shooter and drone are upsells, and because you can only film one wedding per date, a deposit holds it.
You should charge
$2,450
per event · typical $1,000–$8,000
Why this number. Sell the shareable highlight reel as the hero deliverable and upsell the second shooter and drone. The three-minute film is what couples replay and post, so lead with it, and take a deposit to lock the single date you can work.
Typical event videography prices
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Highlight film (half day) | $1,000 – $2,500 |
| Full-day wedding | $2,500 – $6,000 |
| + Second shooter / drone | $500 – $1,500 |
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What changes the price
- Hours of coverage
- Number of shooters
- Deliverables (highlight + full film)
- Drone and extras
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Sell the shareable highlight reel as the hero deliverable and upsell the second shooter and drone. The three-minute film is what couples replay and post, so lead with it, and take a deposit to lock the single date you can work.
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How much should I charge for event videography?+
Most event videography is priced $1,000–$8,000 per event, with a typical rate around $2,500 per event. Where you land inside that range comes down mainly to hours of coverage and number of shooters. Use the range as your anchor, then adjust up for experience, strong demand, and a higher cost-of-living area.
Should I charge per job or by the hour for event videography?+
Most event videography is priced per job, and that is the stronger model. It pays you for the result rather than the clock, and clients far prefer one fixed number they can plan around. Estimate the hours a job takes, multiply by the hourly rate you want, then add a 15-25% buffer for the jobs that run long.
How much should I charge for event videography as a beginner?+
Starting out, price near the lower end of the range, roughly $1,000 to $2,500 per event. Resist going below that to win work: a price that is too low attracts price-shoppers, signals low quality, and is hard to raise later. Once you have a few happy clients and reviews, move toward $8,000.
What affects how much event videography costs?+
The biggest factors are hours of coverage; number of shooters; deliverables (highlight + full film); drone and extras. Two jobs that look alike can price very differently once these are accounted for, which is why a quick walkthrough or a few questions before quoting protects your rate.
How do I quote event videography so the client says yes?+
Sell the shareable highlight reel as the hero deliverable and upsell the second shooter and drone. The three-minute film is what couples replay and post, so lead with it, and take a deposit to lock the single date you can work. Put the quote in writing with exactly what is included, state the price once without apologizing for it, and give one clear next step. A confident, well-structured quote wins jobs at a higher price than a vague one at a lower price.