Product Photoshoot Cost in Bangalore: Per Image vs Per Day
Product photography is usually priced in one of two ways: per image or per day. Which model is cheaper depends on how many products you have, how complex they are and what you need the images for. Here is how to work out the right option for your brand.
Per-image pricing
Best for small batches and simple products on a white background. You know the cost up front and pay only for what you use. Watch for extra charges for retouching, additional angles or lifestyle images.
Half-day and full-day pricing
Best for catalogues of 20 or more SKUs, lifestyle sets and shoots that also include video. A well-planned day can produce far more images than per-image pricing would cover for the same budget, especially when products share a lighting set-up.
What drives the cost up
- Reflective products such as glass, jewellery and metal
- Very small or very large products that need special set-ups
- Styled lifestyle scenes with props or models
- Detailed retouching and background clean-up
- Fast turnaround
How to keep the budget under control
- Send a product list with sizes and finishes before asking for a quote
- Group similar products together
- Agree the shot list per SKU in advance
- Decide which images need detailed retouching and which need basic clean-up
- Shoot reels and product videos on the same set to avoid a second booking
Renting a studio vs hiring a full team
If you already have a photographer, renting a lit product studio by the hour is often the cheapest route. If you need everything handled, from styling to retouching, a studio with an in-house team saves time and coordination.
Conclusion
Choosing between per-image and per-day product photoshoot pricing depends on your business requirements, product quantity, and photography goals. If you have only a few products, a per-image pricing model can be a suitable option. However, if you have multiple products or require different angles, backgrounds, and lifestyle shots, a per-day photoshoot package can offer better value and flexibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on the number of products, angles and retouching. Share your product list and Sarvasus will send a per-product or per-day quote.
Per image suits small batches; per day is usually better value for catalogues of 20 or more products.
Yes. Sarvasus rents its product studio and lighting by the hour.