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Photographer cost in Wilmington, NC

A typical Photographer figure in Wilmington is about $273 per session, about 9% below the national figure of $300.

Typical cost

Typical in Wilmington

$273

per session

Fair price range: $137 to $455

On the low end
$137
On the high end
$455

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Wilmington. 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. Session length
  2. Edited photos
  3. Experience
  4. Location
  5. Prints

Ways to pay less

  1. Ask how many edited images
  2. Book sunrise/weekday
  3. Skip extra locations
  4. Buy digital files only
  5. Use a newer photographer

Photographer in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Wilmington, NC$273
$137 to $455
National typical$300
$150 to $500
Durham, NC$273
$137 to $455
Asheville, NC$272
$136 to $453
Raleigh, NC$294
$147 to $490
Albany, NY$318
$159 to $530
Cape Coral, FL$300
$150 to $500

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Questions people ask

Photographer in Wilmington: what does it cost?

In Wilmington, NC, Photographer typically costs about $273 per session, with most prices between $137 and $455.

Why is Wilmington lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Photographer earn in Wilmington, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Wilmington about 9% below 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.