Events & Creative, Massachusetts

Headshot Photographer cost in Cambridge, MA

A typical Headshot Photographer figure in Cambridge is about $321 per session, about 28% above the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Cambridge

$321

per session

Fair price range: $154 to $643

On the low end
$154
On the high end
$643

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Cambridge. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.8%past year

Up 9.3%over five years

How prices for photographers and photo processing have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Photographers and photo processing, CUUR0000SERD02), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Number of looks
  2. Retouching
  3. Studio vs on-site
  4. Team rates
  5. Turnaround

Ways to pay less

  1. Book a mini session
  2. Limit looks
  3. Ask team rates
  4. Do your own hair/makeup
  5. Confirm usage

Headshot Photographer in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Cambridge, MA$321
$154 to $643
National typical$250
$120 to $500
Boston, MA$319
$153 to $638
Worcester, MA$275
$132 to $550
Springfield, MA$240
$115 to $480
Santa Barbara, CA$323
$155 to $645
Bellevue, WA$310
$149 to $620

Other Events & Creative costs in Cambridge

Questions people ask

Headshot Photographer in Cambridge: what does it cost?

In Cambridge, MA, Headshot Photographer typically costs about $321 per session, with most prices between $154 and $643.

Why is Cambridge higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Headshot Photographer earn in Cambridge, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Cambridge about 28% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.