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Events & Creative, Washington

Headshot Photographer cost in Seattle, WA

A typical Headshot Photographer figure in Seattle is about $301 per session, about 21% above the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Seattle

$301

per session

Fair price range: $145 to $603

On the low end
$145
On the high end
$603

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Seattle. 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
Seattle, WA$301
$145 to $603
National typical$250
$120 to $500
Bellevue, WA$310
$149 to $620
Kent, WA$283
$136 to $565
Everett, WA$280
$134 to $560
Los Angeles, CA$313
$150 to $625
Alexandria, VA$308
$148 to $615

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Questions people ask

Headshot Photographer in Seattle: what does it cost?

In Seattle, WA, Headshot Photographer typically costs about $301 per session, with most prices between $145 and $603.

Why is Seattle higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Headshot Photographer earn in Seattle, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Seattle about 21% 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.