Events & Creative, California

Headshot Photographer cost in Pasadena, CA

A typical Headshot Photographer figure in Pasadena is about $310 per session, about 24% above the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Pasadena

$310

per session

Fair price range: $149 to $620

On the low end
$149
On the high end
$620

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Pasadena. 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
Pasadena, CA$310
$149 to $620
National typical$250
$120 to $500
Huntington Beach, CA$310
$149 to $620
Los Angeles, CA$313
$150 to $625
Glendale, CA$305
$146 to $610
Alexandria, VA$308
$148 to $615
Atlanta-North, GA$291
$140 to $583

Other Events & Creative costs in Pasadena

Questions people ask

Headshot Photographer in Pasadena: what does it cost?

In Pasadena, CA, Headshot Photographer typically costs about $310 per session, with most prices between $149 and $620.

Why is Pasadena higher than the national price?

Prices in Pasadena run about 24% above the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

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.