Invoice estate agents and property clients for property photography, floor plans, and virtual tours. Get paid on time with Tidybill.
A real estate photographer invoice records fees for photographing residential and commercial properties for sale, rental, or marketing purposes. Real estate photography often involves a combination of interior and exterior photography, twilight shoots, drone aerials, floor plan production, virtual tours, and sometimes property video walkthroughs. The main clients are estate agents, developers, property marketing firms, and private sellers. Turnaround time is typically very fast — agents often need images within 24-48 hours of the shoot for listing. Pricing is commonly per property or per bedroom count for residential work, and by square footage or half-day rates for commercial properties. Fast turnarounds and volume discounts are common in this sector.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Property Photography (up to 3 bed) | £100 - £250 | per property |
| Property Photography (4 bed+) | £180 - £350 | per property |
| Floor Plan Production | £50 - £120 | per floor plan |
| Virtual Tour (Matterport or 360) | £150 - £400 | per tour |
| Drone / Aerial Photography | £100 - £250 | per session |
| Twilight / Dusk Shoot | £80 - £200 | surcharge |
Real estate photographers typically work on volume with regular estate agent clients. Invoice weekly or bi-weekly rather than per property to reduce admin overhead. Set up recurring billing relationships with regular clients on Net 7 to Net 14 terms. For one-off developer or luxury property shoots, invoice on delivery with Net 14 terms. For drone work, note your CAA drone operator ID on the invoice or contract as evidence of compliance.