How Much Does Real Estate Photography Cost in Los Angeles? (2026 Pricing Guide)

If you're an agent, broker, or developer preparing to list a property in Los Angeles, one of the first questions you'll ask is simple: what does professional real estate photography actually cost? The answer depends on square footage, the type of media you need, and how competitive your listing needs to look. Here's a clear breakdown.

What Affects Real Estate Photography Pricing in LA

Three factors drive most of the cost:

• Property size. Larger homes take longer to shoot and require more images to fully represent the space.

• Media type. Stills alone cost less than a package that includes video, drone, or a 360 virtual tour.

• Add-ons. Twilight photography, aerial drone coverage, and virtual tours are typically priced as add-ons layered onto a base package.

Typical Real Estate Photography Packages in Los Angeles

Photos-only packages generally range from around $245 for properties up to 1,200 sq ft, up to $395 for larger homes between 2,001–4,000 sq ft. This tier includes interior and exterior photography with next-day delivery, sized for MLS and web use.

Photography + video packages sit in the $645–$745 range depending on square footage, and typically include a 60–90 second walkthrough video, a vertical social media clip, and a basic agent branding intro/outro — ideal for standard listings that need to stand out on Instagram and Zillow alike.

Luxury packages combining photography, cinematic video, and drone coverage run roughly $895–$1,045 for higher-end or competitive listings, and are built for properties where the marketing needs to match the price point.

Common Add-Ons and Their Cost

• Drone photography: typically an additional ~$175

• Twilight photography: typically an additional ~$250

• 360° virtual tours: priced by square footage, generally $175–$375 depending on property size

Do You Really Need Video or Drone Photography?

Not every listing needs every service. A smaller condo in Burbank might do perfectly well with a strong photo-only package, while a hillside estate in Pasadena or a luxury property in Hollywood Hills often benefits from drone coverage to show lot size, views, and surrounding context that stills alone can't capture. Twilight photography, in particular, tends to make the biggest visual impact on higher-end listings where curb appeal and lighting are part of the story.

Getting the Right Package for Your Listing

The right package comes down to your listing's price point and how competitive your local market is. A starter home in a fast-moving neighborhood may only need clean, fast photos. A luxury listing competing for buyer attention benefits from the full package — photography, video, drone, and a virtual tour working together.

Pro Estate Media serves Los Angeles County, Orange County, and San Bernardino County, with next-day delivery on every package. Request a quote to get exact pricing for your next listing.