Commercial Photography Proposal

Proposal

Commercial Photography Proposal

Contract Date

October 17, 2026

Prepared By

Your Company

Presented To

Your Client

123 Street Name, Ste 987

Sampletown, XY 50001

Thank you for inviting Your Company to quote on your shoot. This proposal covers the creative approach, how the shoot will run, what you'll receive, how you can use the images, and three packages to choose from.

 

The Brief

[Summarize the brief, for example: product images for a new line of 12 skincare products, on white for the online store, plus lifestyle images for the launch on the website, social media, and email.]

 

How We'll Work

Pre-production. A mood board and shot list for your approval, covering every product, angle, and setup. We'll book the studio and source props, and any models or stylists the shoot needs.

 

The shoot. A production day in the studio with a photo assistant, lighting, and tethered capture, so you can see and approve images on screen as we shoot. You're welcome to attend in person or join remotely.

 

Post-production. Color correction and retouching of every final image, from dust and blemish removal to background cleanup, delivered in the sizes and formats you need.

 

What You'll Receive

  • Retouched images as high-resolution and web-ready files
  • Products on white with consistent framing and shadows for your online store
  • An online gallery to review, select, and download images

Packages

Each package includes pre-production, the shoot, retouching, and the usage license shown. Props, models, and stylists not listed are billed at cost with your approval.

Product essentials

Products on white for your online store

Description Units Unit Price Total Price

Creative fee, half-day studio shoot

1 $1,500.00 $1,500.00

Photo assistant, half day

1 $300.00 $300.00

Studio rental

1 $400.00 $400.00

Retouched product images

24 $45.00 $1,080.00

Usage license: web and social, 2 years

1 $800.00 $800.00
Total USD $4,080.00

Product and lifestyle

Products on white plus styled lifestyle scenes

Description Units Unit Price Total Price

Creative fee, full-day studio shoot

1 $2,800.00 $2,800.00

Photo assistant, full day

1 $550.00 $550.00

Studio rental

1 $750.00 $750.00

Prop styling

1 $900.00 $900.00

Retouched product images

24 $45.00 $1,080.00

Retouched lifestyle images

10 $95.00 $950.00

Usage license: web, social, and email, 2 years

1 $1,500.00 $1,500.00
Total USD $8,530.00

Campaign

Product, lifestyle, and model images for a launch

Description Units Unit Price Total Price

Creative fee, two-day shoot

2 $2,800.00 $5,600.00

Photo assistant, two days

2 $550.00 $1,100.00

Studio rental

2 $750.00 $1,500.00

Prop and wardrobe styling

2 $900.00 $1,800.00

Hair and makeup artist

1 $850.00 $850.00

Retouched product images

24 $45.00 $1,080.00

Retouched lifestyle and model images

20 $95.00 $1,900.00

Usage license: all digital and in-store print, 3 years

1 $3,500.00 $3,500.00
Total USD $17,330.00

Usage License

Your Company keeps the copyright in all images. On full payment, Your Client receives a non-exclusive license to use the delivered images in the media and for the term in the selected package, starting on delivery. The license covers Your Client's own channels and can't be transferred or sublicensed. Paid print advertising, packaging, billboards, and use beyond the term need an extended license, which we're happy to quote. Model releases cover the same media and term.

 

Timeline

We can shoot within three weeks of your signed approval, and deliver retouched images within 10 business days of your final selection.

 

What We Need From You

  • Products at the studio at least five business days before the shoot, with a list
  • Approval of the mood board and shot list a week before the shoot
  • One person who can approve images on the day
  • Your selections from the gallery within five business days of the shoot

 

Rescheduling and Cancellation

You can reschedule once at no charge with at least seven days' notice. Within seven days of the shoot, 50% of the creative fee is due, along with any studio and crew costs we can't recover.

 

Payment Terms

50% of the selected package is due on signing to reserve the shoot date, and 50% on delivery. Invoices are due within 15 days. Images are delivered and licensed once paid in full.

 

Acceptance

Choose a package and sign below to accept this proposal and reserve your shoot date.

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