"How much do you charge?" is the first question I get from almost every agent and seller. It's a fair one, and most photographers make you fill out a form or book a call to find out. I'd rather just tell you.
Below is what real estate photography costs in Boston in 2026: my full price list, what changes the price, and what to ask any photographer before you book, whether you hire me or someone else.
The Short Answer
Across Greater Boston, basic listing photo shoots commonly start around $150 to $300. Full marketing packages with drone, video, a floor plan and a 3D tour often run from $600 to well over $1,000 for larger homes.
My packages start at $315 for a condo or small home up to 1,000 sq ft. That includes interior and exterior photos, drone photos and a floor plan. Photos plus drone on their own start at $225. Everything is delivered within 24 hours.
What Changes the Price
Four things decide what a shoot costs:
- Square footage. I price by size, not by photo count. A bigger home takes longer to light, shoot and edit, and you get every room covered without worrying about a photo limit.
- What you add. Drone, video, a 3D tour, a floor plan and twilight photos are each extra work on site and in editing. Packages bundle them for less.
- Property type. Multifamily buildings add $50 per unit. Extra amenities like a gym, pool or roof deck add $20 each.
- Travel. Free within 25 miles of Revere, which covers Boston, the inner suburbs and most of the North Shore. Beyond that it's a flat trip fee based on driving distance, for example $46 for 26 to 30 miles.
2026 Package Prices by Square Footage
Every package includes interior and exterior photos, drone photos and a premium 2D floor plan. Premium adds a social media reel. Plus adds a reel and a Matterport 3D tour.
- Up to 1,000 sq ft: Essentials $315 · Premium $595 · Plus $765
- 1,001–2,000 sq ft: Essentials $365 · Premium $640 · Plus $810
- 2,001–3,000 sq ft: Essentials $435 · Premium $715 · Plus $950
- 3,001–4,000 sq ft: Essentials $510 · Premium $880 · Plus $1,160
- 4,001–5,000 sq ft: Essentials $560 · Premium $925 · Plus $1,260
- 5,001–6,000 sq ft: Essentials $700 · Premium $1,140 · Plus $1,520
- 6,001–7,000 sq ft: Essentials $800 · Premium $1,235 · Plus $1,690
- 7,001–8,000 sq ft: Essentials $950 · Premium $1,375 · Plus $1,900
- 8,001–9,000 sq ft: Essentials $1,000 · Premium $1,475 · Plus $2,065
- 9,001–10,000 sq ft: Essentials $1,045 · Premium $1,570 · Plus $2,255
Over 10,000 sq ft gets a custom quote. Premium saves 3% and Plus saves 5% compared with booking each service separately. See everything included on the packages page.
Which package should you pick?
- Essentials for standard listings that need clean, complete coverage: most condos, starter homes and rentals.
- Premium for most listings where you'll also market on Instagram and Facebook. The reel is what agents share most.
- Plus for 3 to 5 bedroom and higher-value homes, or when buyers are likely to be out of state and want to walk through remotely.
Individual Services
If you only need one or two things, here's what each costs on its own. "From" prices are for homes up to 1,000 sq ft and go up with size.
- Photos + drone: from $225
- 10–15 MLS listing photos (small condos): $175
- Drone photos (any size): $200
- Drone video (any size): $250
- Social media reel: from $300
- Cinematic video with drone footage: from $450
- Matterport 3D tour: from $175
- Zillow 3D tour with interactive floor plan: from $150
- Premium 2D floor plan: from $100
- Real twilight photos (3–5 at dusk): $225
- Virtual twilight or virtual staging: $30 per photo
When It's Worth Paying More
For a one-bedroom rental, Essentials is all you need. These are the listings where I see the extras pay for themselves:
- Homes with land, water or a view. Drone shows the lot, the neighborhood and the distance to the beach or the city in one image. That's why every one of my packages includes it.
- Luxury and higher-priced homes. Buyers expect video and a 3D tour at this level, and a Matterport tour keeps them on the listing longer.
- Homes with great curb appeal or outdoor lighting. Real twilight photos often become the hero image and the shot people stop scrolling for.
- Multifamily and investment properties. Floor plans and 3D tours let investors compare units without a visit.
Questions to Ask Any Photographer Before You Book
The quoted price isn't always the full price. Ask these before you book anyone:
- Is it priced by photo count or by square footage? A low price with a 15-photo cap can leave rooms out of a larger home.
- Is drone included, and are you an FAA-certified pilot? Parts of Revere, East Boston and Winthrop sit right next to Logan Airport, so flying there needs FAA authorization. A licensed pilot handles that before the shoot.
- How fast is delivery? Mine is within 24 hours. Rush delivery is available for $75.
- Is there a travel fee? Ask where it starts and how it's calculated.
- Who can use the photos? Real estate photos are usually licensed to one agent or brokerage for one listing. Co-agents, builders, stagers and later listings need their own license, and the photographer keeps the copyright. Knowing this up front avoids surprises later.
- When do you pay? With me you book online with no payment upfront and pay when you download the finished photos.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does real estate photography cost in Boston?
Basic listing photos in Greater Boston commonly start around $150 to $300. My packages start at $315 for up to 1,000 sq ft and include photos, drone photos and a floor plan. Photos plus drone alone start at $225.
Is drone photography included in your packages?
Yes. Every package (Essentials, Premium and Plus) includes drone photos, shot by an FAA-certified pilot.
How quickly will I get the photos?
Within 24 hours of the shoot. Rush delivery is available for $75.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is free within 25 miles of Revere, MA. Beyond that, a trip fee is added automatically when you book, based on driving distance.
What if the home is over 10,000 sq ft?
Larger estates get a custom quote. Send me the address and I'll reply within 24 hours.
Can the seller or another agent use the photos?
Photos are licensed to the booking agent or seller for that listing. Anyone else, such as a co-agent, builder or a future listing agent, needs their own license. Just ask and I'll set it up.
Ready to Book?
See every package and add-on on the packages page, or browse all real estate media services. Booking a shoot? Grab my free seller prep checklist so the home is camera-ready on the day.
