Photographer

Photographer in Singapore: what it costs and how to book

Updated 4 November 2026

A photographer in Singapore usually costs about S$150 to S$300 an hour for events, and a private portrait session with edited photos runs from roughly S$280 to S$630. The quickest way to see current prices for your date and shoot type is to post a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Permits for shoots in public places

If the shoot is at a space managed by the Urban Redevelopment Authority, a refundable security deposit of S$500 may apply, and some events need a licence for filming or photography. Ask the photographer who handles the paperwork and whether the fee is in the quote, because it changes the total you pay.

Season and weather

Singapore has no winter or summer. It is hot and humid all year, with a wet season and a dry season instead, and November is part of the wetter period. Outdoor shoots can be cut short by sudden downpours, so name an indoor option or a backup date in your request.

How shoots are priced and delivered

Events are usually quoted per hour, while portraits and studio work are quoted per session or per person. Many photographers send unedited JPEGs straight after the shoot and edited photos about four business days later, so agree both times in writing. Say whether the shoot is in Singapore, Tampines, Jurong West, Woodlands or Ang Mo Kio, because travel time changes the quote.

What to put in your request

Describe the shoot type, the date, the number of hours and whether you need edited photos or raw files. Add your pay range in S$, the workplace, the schedule and the experience you expect. If you need a regular photographer rather than one shoot, say so, because the employment type changes the offers.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. You describe the shoot in your own words in a chat, add a photo if it helps, and the system asks for missing details, looks through local price lists and shows what it found. Photographers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive your request and reply in the chat with their price and terms, while your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. Start with a request or read how it works.