![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/619014dc7a8f89191c48bb2c/749f1db2-f6bd-4a55-9d18-6b9f162b9f52/7Engel+Studios+Luxury+Los+Angeles+Real+Estate+Photography4944-glacier-dr.jpg)
Why is Pricing Different for Homeowners, Realtors, Developers, Architects, and Interior Designers?
Realtors Get the Most Streamlined Pricing
Realtors often receive the lowest prices because their process is highly efficient and streamlined:
They know how to prepare a property before we begin our work, which saves time and effort.
There’s minimal back-and-forth since their primary goal is to get the property listed quickly and effectively.
The photos are typically used only for the sale of the house, which is a short-term usage (usually just a few months). This limited usage allows us to offer more affordable pricing compared to projects requiring long-term or multi-purpose use.
Homeowners Require More Personalized Attention
Homeowners typically need more guidance and customization to bring their vision to life. This often involves:
More communication and back-and-forth to ensure every detail aligns with their preferences.
A tailored approach to meet their specific goals, whether it’s preparing a home for sale, enhancing their living space, or marketing a property as a short-term rental on platforms like Airbnb or VRBO.
For Airbnb and similar listings, the usage of the photos tends to be longer-term, as the images are used repeatedly to attract guests over time. Because of this extended usage, we ensure the photos are timeless and highlight the unique features of the property to maximize bookings.
This extra level of care and collaboration is reflected in the pricing.
Developers Need Portfolio-Quality Work
Developers require high-end, polished results to showcase their projects to investors or buyers. This often includes:
Photoshop work to ensure every detail is flawless.
Portfolio-quality images and materials that meet the highest industry standards.
Includes long-term usage, as the images are often used in marketing campaigns, websites, and portfolios for years to come.
Because of the level of detail and quality required, developer projects are priced accordingly.
Architects and Interior Designers Require Specialized Collaboration
Real-time collaboration during the shoot: We bring a laptop and tether the camera so they can see how the photos look as we take them. This allows for immediate adjustments to angles, lighting, or styling to ensure the final product aligns with their vision.
Precise, detail-oriented work that complements their design aesthetic.
Collaborative communication to ensure the final product meets their exact specifications.
Includes long-term usage, as the images are often used in marketing campaigns, websites, and portfolios for years to come.
![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/619014dc7a8f89191c48bb2c/6a7c2ed6-9799-4da7-bb75-f5469e36641c/94-web-or-mls-Engel+Studios+Luxury+Los+Angeles+Real+Estate+Photography-s-van-ness-ave.jpg)