business · 6 min read · Updated June 2026

Product photography pricing in the UK (2026)

Per-image pricing

Simple white background: £15–£35 per image including basic retouching.

Lifestyle / in-context: £45–£120 per image.

Composite / advertising: £200–£900+ per image, often quoted per project.

Day rates

Studio day rate: £450–£900 — typically produces 25–60 finished e-commerce images.

Lifestyle on-location day: £700–£1,500 — fewer finals but more setup, talent and styling.

What to send the Studio

Product list with reference images of each SKU.

Required image specs: pixel size, file format, background colour, crop ratio.

Brand examples — 3–5 images you love that match the vibe you want.

Frequently asked

Do I need to send products in?
Yes — most Studios ask for products at least 5 working days before the shoot to test styling.
Are revisions included?
Most quotes include 1–2 rounds of revisions per image. Beyond that is usually £15–£40 per image.

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