Transparent pricing.
No guessing games.
Real hours. Not padded day rates. What you see here is what you'll pay — billed by the hour, no hidden line items. Based in Waterloo, shooting across Ontario.
Hourly Rates
CAD · 2-hour min · pre-HSTCommercial, product, automotive & events. Studio or on-location, lighting included.
Drone & FPV — real estate, brand B-roll, construction. Transport Canada Advanced RPAS.
Brand films, promos, product launches and social cutdowns. Camera, sound & post included.
See itemized rate sheet
| Commercial & Product photography | $195/hr | Studio or on-location · lighting included |
| Automotive & Events photography | $225/hr | Track, meet, or private shoot |
| Aerial — Drone & FPV | $250/hr | Transport Canada Advanced RPAS |
| Brand Video & Film | $285/hr | Camera · sound · post included |
| Editing & Retouching (post-only) | $95/hr | Billed separately or bundled |
| Half / Full Day bookings | −10% | 4h half-day · 8h full-day · auto-applied |
Extras
Flat feesHow It Works
From inquiry to deliveryInquiry
Tell us what you need, when, and any references. Most replies within 24 hours.
Proposal
You get a clear quote — hours, deliverables, licensing — no hidden line items.
Shoot Day
We show up prepared. Studio, location, or sky — we bring the gear and the plan.
Delivery
Edited files delivered via private gallery in 5–10 business days. Review, approve, done.
Frequently Asked
Quick answersWhy hourly and not a flat day rate?
Flat day rates almost always over-charge small jobs and under-deliver on large ones. Hourly means you pay for exactly what you need — a 2-hour product set shouldn't cost the same as a full-day campaign shoot. For longer bookings, our half-day and full-day discount (10% off) keeps things fair.
What's included in the hourly rate?
Camera gear, lighting, on-site assistance, standard editing and color grading, and delivery via a private online gallery. Prep time is built into the rate — we don't bill for loading the car. On-site setup and pack-down are part of shoot time (standard industry practice). Travel within 50 km of Waterloo is free; beyond that it's $0.75/km.
How does licensing work?
The standard rate includes unlimited use for web, social media, and internal print — for the client's own brand. Extended commercial licensing (out-of-home, national ad buys, third-party resale) is scoped and priced separately, starting at $400 depending on reach.
What's your turnaround time?
Standard turnaround is 5–10 business days for photography, 2–3 weeks for video (depending on runtime and revisions). Need it faster? Rush delivery is available at +30% — selects within 48 hours.
Deposit and payment?
For bookings over $1,000, a 30% non-refundable deposit holds the date; the balance is invoiced on delivery. Smaller bookings are paid in full on delivery via e-transfer or credit card. Outdoor and aerial shoots are weather-dependent — if conditions compromise quality, we reschedule at no cost within 30 days and the deposit rolls over.
Ready to create something?
Tell us about your project — we'll send a clear, itemized quote within 24 hours.