Photography Price Guide

Pricing, Terms & Conditions and Usage Licensing

Studio Photoshoots

  • Classic Studio Portrait shoot £100

    Timeless studio portraits for individuals, couples, and small families in my Whitby studio. Choose from a selection of backdrop options, tailored to your style. Sessions take up to 1.5 hours. (Please note that under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

  • Headshot shoot £120

    Bespoke headshot sessions at my Whitby studio, tailored specifically to meet the needs of casting agencies, your business or your personal brand. Ideal for professionals and performers alike, each session delivers a curated selection of high-quality proof images for you to choose from. You’ll receive meticulous, natural retouching of approximately 5 images, with additional retouching available at a small extra cost. Sessions typically last between 1.5 to 2 hours, ensuring we capture your best looks with care and attention to detail.

  • Home Portrait Studio shoot £200

    Timeless studio portraits for individuals, couples and families at your home. Choose from a selection of backdrop options, tailored to your style. Sessions usually take 1 to 1.5 hours. (Please note that under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

  • Workplace Portrait Studio shoot £200

    Timeless studio portraits for individuals at your workplace. Choose from a selection of backdrop options, tailored to your style. Sessions usually take 1 to 1.5 hours.

  • Tailored Studio Portrait shoot - from £150

    Capture your vision with tailored studio portrait sessions at my Whitby studio, your home or workplace. These shoots feature diverse and intricate lighting setups, along with advanced editing. The session length and number of final images will be tailored to your specific needs and the time required for editing.

  • Event Portrait Studio £500 (£200 option)

    Instead of a traditional photobooth, why not treat your guests to professional portraits at your special event? Bringing the same exceptional quality you’d expect from my Whitby studio, I offer a fully portable setup complete with meticulous post-production to create stunning portraits for you and your guests. With a variety of backdrops to choose from and customizable options tailored to your vision, I provide a bespoke service designed to perfectly suit your needs. Contact me to discuss alternative pricing.

  • Passport plus a nice one £30

    A unique offer from The Artistic Lens: We all know passport photos can be unflattering and must adhere to strict guidelines. That’s why, along with your official passport photo, I’ll capture an additional flattering portrait for your less formal ID needs. Both images will be taken against a clean white backdrop at my Whitby studio, ensuring professionalism and versatility.

Location Photoshoots

  • Location Portrait shoot - from £130

    Meet for approximately 1 to 1.5 hours at a mutually agreed location (*), such as your home, garden, park, local beauty spot, or workplace. The natural surroundings will serve as a beautiful backdrop. This session is ideal for individuals, couples, families, or small groups and can include both formal (posed) and informal (staged or candid) shots.

  • Group session - from £180

    Meet for approximately 1 to 1.5 hours at a mutually agreed location (*) to capture your larger group. This session is suitable for larger family gatherings, group meet-ups and school visits. includes formal (posed) and informal (staged or candid) photography.

  • Outdoor Studio shoot - from £200

    Exclusive to The Artistic Lens. Meet for approximately 1.5 hours at a mutually agreed location (*) for individual portraits using a backdrop and studio equipment. This session blends the character of the chosen location with the controlled feel of a studio, creating an outdoor studio vibe. Please note this session is weather dependent, requiring calm and dry conditions.

  • Lifestyle session - from £230

    For individuals, families or groups: Meet for approximately 2 hours at an agreed location (*) to take lifestyle shots. This will include informal and relaxed ‘documentary-style’ shots of people, objects and the surrounding environment to beautifully convey aspects of your lifestyle.

Pet Portraits

  • Pet Portrait shoot £100

    Celebrate the special bond you share with your beloved pets through a personalized photoshoot - whether in my studio, at your home, or at a location of your choice (*). Feel free to include multiple pets in a single session. Each photoshoot usually lasts about one hour, and as the pet owner, you’re welcome to join in the photographs to capture those precious moments together.

Events

  • Wedding - full day £1200

    From the excitement of getting ready to the joy of your first dance, I’ll be there to capture every moment of your wedding day. The genuine emotions, the beautiful details, and the unforgettable memories - all preserved in a timeless visual story that reflects the heart of your celebration.

  • Wedding - half day / Elopements £650

    Whether you're planning an intimate elopement or a heartfelt half-day celebration, I document your story with care and artistry. From the quiet moments before the ceremony to the joy of the reception, the meaningful details will be captured naturally and beautifully.

  • Engagement £250

    I discreetly capture the meaningful details of your milestone moment - the anticipation, the big question and the joy that follows. With emotions and details preserved as beautifully composed images, I provide you with a visual keepsake of the day.

  • Events £90/hr

    From candid moments to striking shots of your venue and décor, I’ll document the full story of your event. I also offer professional promotional images ahead of time to help you build buzz and excitement before the big day.

  • Performances £90/hr

    With a keen eye for timing and movement, I anticipate the pivotal moments in music, theatre, and dance performances - capturing dynamic images that reflect the energy, emotion, and artistry of your work.

  • Resale Licencing £100

    If you would like to sell images from an event or performance, I can provide a license upon request. Please note that the license grants you the right to sell the images directly. However, I do not manage third-party sales or transactions. You will be responsible for handling all payments and distribution.

Corporate, Commercial and Property Photography

  • Commercial & Corporate - from £90/hr

    I offer a comprehensive range of photographic services tailored for businesses and organisations, including documentary, editorial, promotional, and product photography. Additionally, I provide professional studio and location headshots, as well as group photos - with special discounts available for multiple employees.

  • Property - from £150

    I offer a diverse selection of expertly crafted interior, exterior, and detail images designed to showcase your property’s appeal.

Frequently-asked Questions

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How much does a photoshoot cost?

Portrait photoshoot packages vary from £100 for a classic studio portrait to £1200 for an full day wedding - see the full price list below.

For events, performance, branding, editorial, property, publicity, etc, as every shoot is different, I work on a quote basis - please contact me to discuss your requirements.

What do the photography packages include?

All packages include the photoshoot itself, professional processing and uploading of full-resolution images for you to download at both full and web resolution via a personal, secure ‘Pixieset’ gallery. Travel within 20 miles of Whitby is also included. Pre- and post- shoot collaboration and guidance is also included.

Are there any additional costs?

Travel more than 20 miles from Whitby is charged at 45p per mile. After the final images have been delivered, further processing can be requested and will be charged at £30 per hour.

How do I pay for my photoshoot?

Preferred payment is via BACS (payment details are on the invoice). I also take PayPal, cards and cash.

Can I buy prints of my photographs?

Prints are purchased separately. Orders for high-quality prints and framing may be made via your Pixieset gallery. Printing is fulfilled by Loxley Colour, who will post the prints to you. Alternatively, you may order prints from your full resolution downloads, via another provider.

Are gift vouchers for photoshoots available?

Yes: starting at £100 - please contact me for details.

Who do the photographs belong to?

As the photographer, I retain copyright of all images, but you are given a perpetual licence - this means that you can share and publish the images forever. Please see my Usage Licence below, and click here for my full terms and conditions.

Can I sell the photographs?

You can only sell the photographs if you purchase a licence to do so - contact me for details. I don’t handle sales of photographs to any third party.

Terms and Conditions

Please read my Terms and Conditions, which should be read together with the Association of Photographers’ (AOP) Terms & Conditions document (click the links below):

Click here for the Artistic Lens Terms & Conditions.

Click here for the AOP Terms & Conditions.

Usage Licensing

Usage Licence

I (Paul Armstrong / The Artistic Lens) confirm that you (the Client) are hereby licensed to reproduce and publish the Photographs, Worldwide and for an unlimited time period, under the above terms and conditions.

Under Clause 9 of the AOP Terms & Conditions 2016, no use may be made of the Photographs until the invoice has been paid in full.

Under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, I (Paul Armstrong / The Artistic Lens) assert my moral right to be identified as the Author of the Photographs.

I confirm that subject to Clause 11 of the AOP (Association of Photographers) Terms & Conditions 2016, I shall not publish or supply the material to any other person for publication during the term of the licence, without your (the Customer's) express permission.

Paul Armstrong (The Artistic Lens), 2025