Vietnam offers some of the most affordable professional travel photography services, especially for high-quality work. Image: Khoi Studio.
🌏 1. Vietnam
Basic travel shoot (1–2 hours): $40 – $100 USD
Half-day or full-day shoot (3–8 hours): $150 – $250 USD
Includes: 30 - 100 edited photos, location advice, and some offer same-day edits.
Cost advantage: Lower labor and equipment costs compared to Western countries.
🌴 2. Southeast Asia (Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia)
Thailand: $50 – $120 (1–2 Hour Session) | $150 – $300 (Full Day Shoot)
Indonesia: $60 – $130 (1–2 Hour Session) | $180 – $300 (Full Day Shoot)
Philippines: $40 – $90 (1–2 Hour Session) | $120 – $200 (Full Day Shoot)
Malaysia: $50 – $100 (1–2 Hour Session) | $150 – $250 (Full Day Shoot)
Note: Pricing is similar to Vietnam, with Bali and Bangkok being more expensive due to higher demand and popularity.
🏰 3. Europe (France, Italy, UK, etc.)
France: $200 – $350 (1–2 Hour Session) | $400 – $600+ (Full Day Shoot)
Italy: $180 – $300 (1–2 Hour Session) | $350 – $500 (Full Day Shoot)
UK: $250 – $400 (1–2 Hour Session) | $500 – $700+ (Full Day Shoot)
High-end services: Often includes wardrobe/styling, permits, and multiple location shoots.
Tourist cities like Paris or Rome charge more due to permits and higher living costs.
🗽 4. United States, Canada, Australia
USA: $250 – $400 (1–2 Hour Session) | $500 – $1000+ (Full Day Shoot)
Canada: $200 – $350 (1–2 Hour Session) | $400 – $800 (Full Day Shoot)
Australia: $220 – $400 (1–2 Hour Session) | $500 – $900 (Full Day Shoot)
Includes: Usually 20–100 edited photos, sometimes RAW files, online galleries.
Booking through platforms like Flytographer or Airbnb Experiences may cost more.
✈️ Summary Table
Vietnam: $40 – $100 (1–2 Hour Session) | $150 – $250 (Full Day Shoot)
SE Asia: $50 – $130 (1–2 Hour Session) | 150 – $300 (Full Day Shoot)
Europe: $200 – $400 (1–2 Hour Session) | $400 – $700+ (Full Day Shoot)
USA/Canada/Aus: $200 – $400 (1–2 Hour Session) | $500 – $1000+ (Full Day Shoot)
💡 Key Takeaways
Vietnam offers some of the most affordable professional travel photography services, especially for high-quality work.
Southeast Asia is budget-friendly, but places like Bali or Phuket may charge more than Vietnam.
Europe and the West have much higher costs due to professional fees, permits, and editing time.
Hiring local photographers vs. foreign photographers (e.g. via Instagram or Flytographer) can also affect pricing significantly.