Last checked: August 2026. LiveStudios publishes four photography-only rates: S$200/hr for an Event Photographer, S$400/hr for a Senior Photographer, S$600/hr for a Master Photographer and S$800/hr for a Founding Photographer.
Every photography-only tier includes a curated set of usable event photographs, normal next-day delivery through Google Photos and freedom for the client to use the delivered photographs for marketing, PR, social media, websites, advertising, reports, print and internal communications. Same-day delivery, including selected photographs supplied during the event, is available by special request.
LiveStudios Event Photography Rates
| Photographer tier | Hourly rate | Typical fit |
|---|---|---|
| Event Photographer | S$200/hr | Straightforward event documentation where normal next-day delivery is suitable. |
| Senior Photographer | S$400/hr | Difficult lighting, brand-critical coverage, urgent delivery, Live Projection or Instant Prints. |
| Master Photographer | S$600/hr | High-profile events where deeper experience, anticipation and a named photographer matter. |
| Founding Photographer | S$800/hr | Events that specifically require LiveStudios’ founding photographer. |
Event and Senior Photographer bookings may be assigned closer to the event according to availability. Master and Founding Photographer bookings reserve the selected named photographer.
Worked Photography-Only Examples
These calculations use the published hourly rates above. They are examples, not quotations for a particular event.
| Four hours of coverage | Calculation | Photography-only total |
|---|---|---|
| Event Photographer | 4 x S$200 | S$800 |
| Senior Photographer | 4 x S$400 | S$1,600 |
| Master Photographer | 4 x S$600 | S$2,400 |
| Founding Photographer | 4 x S$800 | S$3,200 |
A quotation changes when the event needs additional photographers, simultaneous coverage, videography, same-day delivery, Live Projection, Instant Prints, photocards, a Digital Guestbook or a larger production team. Current production-package pricing is available on the LiveStudios photography packages page.
What Changes an Event Photography Quotation?
Photographer tier
The main photography-only price difference is the tier booked. The appropriate tier depends on the event’s lighting, profile, delivery deadline and whether photographs enter a live display or printing workflow.
Coverage hours
Coverage should follow the moments the client needs photographed. For a dinner event, that may include guest arrival, table photographs, speeches, awards and entertainment. For a conference, it may include registration, keynote sessions, breakouts, networking and sponsor branding.
Number of photographers
One photographer normally covers up to about 300 guests when the activity is in one area. Add another photographer when important sessions happen at the same time, the event uses separate rooms or locations, or a detailed compliance shot list must be completed alongside creative coverage.
LiveStudios generally prefers a light briefing instead of a long run sheet. Tell the photographer about special one-time moments such as confetti, a cake presentation, an important flower presentation or a surprise. If every item on a detailed checklist must be recorded, consider adding a Senior Photographer to handle that list while the more experienced photographer remains free to anticipate unscripted moments.
Delivery deadline
Normal delivery is a curated Google Photos gallery the next day. If a marketing, PR or media team needs selected photographs during the event or the full selection on the same day, request that workflow when asking for the quotation so the team and delivery route can be prepared.
Live services and production crew
Live Projection and Instant Prints require a Senior Photographer or above and additional on-site equipment or crew. A Digital Guestbook adds a Wacom pen display, a dedicated assistant, live projection, photocard prints and a digital collection.
Setup time
For photography-only coverage, the photographer normally arrives about 30 minutes before the booked start. Printing or another special setup normally requires arrival about two hours before the event so the equipment and venue connection can be prepared.
What Is Included in Photography-Only Coverage?
- The booked photographer tier for the confirmed coverage hours.
- A curated selection of usable JPEG photographs, with duplicates, test frames and technically unsuitable images removed.
- Normally about 50-80 usable photographs per hour, depending on the programme, guest interaction, repeated moments and concurrent activities.
- Next-day delivery through a Google Photos gallery.
- Freedom to use the delivered photographs wherever the client needs them, including marketing, PR, social media, websites, advertising, reports, print and internal communications.
Specialised retouching, additional photographers, videography, Live Projection, Instant Prints, photocards, a Digital Guestbook and urgent delivery are separate requirements and should be stated when requesting a quotation.
How to Compare Event Photography Quotations
An hourly rate is only useful when the included service is clear. Compare:
- Which photographer tier or named photographer is being booked.
- How many photographers and assistants will attend.
- Whether coverage can handle simultaneous rooms or sessions.
- When the photographs will be available and how urgent selections are delivered.
- Whether the client may use the delivered photographs across all required channels.
- Whether live display, printing, design, distribution or videography is included.
- What backup equipment and on-site technical support are available.
A lower hourly rate is not automatically poor value, and a higher rate is not automatically the right choice. The useful comparison is whether the photographer and workflow match the event’s actual risks and deliverables.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does LiveStudios event photography cost?
Photography-only rates are S$200/hr for an Event Photographer, S$400/hr for a Senior Photographer, S$600/hr for a Master Photographer and S$800/hr for a Founding Photographer.
Are photographs delivered on the same day?
Same-day delivery is available by special request. Normal delivery is a Google Photos gallery the next day. Selected photographs can also be supplied during the event when a marketing, PR or media team needs them urgently.
How many photographs will we receive?
A typical expectation is about 50-80 usable photographs per hour. The final quantity depends on the programme, guest interaction, repeated moments, simultaneous activities and the amount of curation required.
How many photographers do we need?
One photographer normally covers up to about 300 guests when the event takes place in one area. More photographers may be needed for simultaneous sessions, separate locations or a detailed compliance shot list.
Can our organisation use the photographs for marketing?
Yes. LiveStudios gives clients broad freedom to use the delivered photographs for advertising, PR, social media, websites, reports, print and internal communications.
What information is needed for an accurate quotation?
Provide the event date, venue, schedule, coverage hours, expected guest count and event type. Also mention separate rooms, simultaneous sessions, special one-time moments, the delivery deadline and any need for additional photographers, videography, Live Projection, Instant Prints or a Digital Guestbook.
Request an Event Photography Quotation
Use the LiveStudios contact page to share the event details above, or review the current photography and production packages.
