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Events & Creative, North Carolina

Headshot Photographer cost in Raleigh, NC

A typical Headshot Photographer figure in Raleigh is about $245 per session, close to the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Raleigh

$245

per session

Fair price range: $118 to $490

On the low end
$118
On the high end
$490

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Raleigh. 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
Raleigh, NC$245
$118 to $490
National typical$250
$120 to $500
Charlotte, NC$234
$112 to $468
Asheville, NC$226
$109 to $453
Durham, NC$228
$109 to $455
Atlanta, GA$266
$128 to $533
Aurora, CO$263
$126 to $525

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Questions people ask

Headshot Photographer in Raleigh: what does it cost?

In Raleigh, NC, Headshot Photographer typically costs about $245 per session, with most prices between $118 and $490.

Why is Raleigh lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Headshot Photographer earn in Raleigh, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Raleigh close to 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.