FAIR PRICING FOR CONSIDERED PHOTOGRAPHY
Every commission is shaped around the person, purpose and intended use of the photographs. The rates below are honest starting prices that reflect preparation, photography, careful selection, professional editing, equipment and consistent visual quality. They are deliberately not positioned below the standard of work delivered.
STARTING PRICES
Service | Netherlands | Sweden
Personal Portrait Session | from €350 | from SEK 4,000
A relaxed portrait session for private use. Includes consultation, one location and 5 carefully finished photographs.
Professional Portrait | from €475 | from SEK 5,500
For entrepreneurs, artists and other professionals. Includes consultation, one location, up to two looks and 8 finished photographs for your own website, portfolio, press profile and social media.
Editorial & Human Stories — half day | from €750 | from SEK 8,500
Up to four hours of documentary-led photography for interviews, publications, cultural organisations and independent stories.
Brands & Organisations — half day | from €850 | from SEK 9,750
Photography for websites, campaigns, teams, working environments and visual image libraries. Preparation and creative alignment are included.
Full-day Commission | from €1,450 | from SEK 16,500
Up to eight hours of photography for more extensive stories, campaigns or image libraries.
Fine Art Prints & Licensing | quotation | quotation
Prints and image licences are priced according to format, edition, medium, territory, duration and exclusivity.
Prices are starting points. A written quotation confirms the final scope, deliverables, travel, production costs, usage rights and VAT where applicable. Commercial usage beyond the agreed licence is quoted separately. Projects in the Netherlands can be invoiced in EUR and projects in Sweden in SEK.
Please note: I do not offer wedding photography or general event reportage. My work is focused on portraits, editorial human stories, artists, brands and organisations.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is included in the price?
Every commission includes an initial conversation, preparation, the photography session, a considered selection, professional editing and digital delivery. The exact number of photographs and usage rights are confirmed in the quotation.
Why are these starting prices?
No two assignments require the same amount of preparation, travel, production, editing or licensing. Starting prices provide useful guidance while allowing the final proposal to reflect the real scope of the work.
Are travel costs included?
Local travel is discussed during the initial conversation. Longer journeys, accommodation, parking, studio hire and other production expenses are added transparently to the quotation.
How quickly will I receive the photographs?
The usual delivery time is between 7 and 14 working days. Larger commissions may require more time. If a faster delivery is needed, please mention this before booking.
How many photographs will I receive?
The number depends on the type and length of the assignment. Quality and visual consistency take priority over delivering a large volume of similar images.
Can I choose the final photographs?
For portrait sessions, a private selection gallery can be provided. For editorial and commercial commissions, I normally make a considered first selection based on the agreed visual direction.
What kind of retouching is included?
Natural, careful editing is included. This covers colour, contrast, cropping and subtle portrait retouching while preserving character and texture. Extensive compositing or detailed commercial retouching is quoted separately.
What usage rights are included?
Private portrait sessions include personal use. Professional and commercial assignments include only the usage agreed in writing. Wider campaigns, third-party use, resale, exclusivity or extended territories may require an additional licence.
Do you work in both countries?
Yes. I work between Sweden and the Netherlands and consider assignments elsewhere when the project is a good fit.
Do you photograph weddings or events?
No. I do not offer wedding photography or general event coverage. My practice is centred on cinematic portraits, artists, editorial human stories and purposeful photography for brands and organisations.
How do I request a quotation?
Send a short description of the subject, purpose, preferred location, timing, intended use and estimated number of people through the Contact page or email martin@courduvin.nl.