Caleb Stone

Total Cost Formula

Total Cost = Travel Cost + Daily Rate + Optional Edits

Travel Cost is calculated as $0.20 per mile for round-trip travel. The Daily Rate is $200 per day, and optional edits are $2 per photo beyond the 30 free edits included.

This formula applies to all types of shoots, including cars, engagements, weddings, portraits, and more.

What You Get

Example Cost Breakdown

Close Shoot (100 Miles)

  • Travel: 100 miles x $0.20/mile = $20
  • Daily Rate: $200
  • Optional Edits: 10 additional edits x $2 = $20

Total: $240

Far-Away Shoot

  • Airfare: $300
  • Rental Car: $100/day
  • Hotel: $150/night
  • Food: $30/day
  • Daily Rate: $200
  • Optional Edits: 10 additional edits x $2 = $20

Total: $800

Note: This exact breakdown will be provided when you request a quote, ensuring full transparency for your shoot.

Why This Business Model Allows Me to Have Such Low Prices

Why am I so cheap you may ask? By focusing on just simply capturing the raw photos without having to edit immediately I am able to get you hundreds of photos the day of the shoot. All I have to do is just upload the photos. So you get more photos and faster delivery.

Another reason is this is just a side job for me. Many photographers try to make a career out of photography and reveal that with their pricing when in reality it is just meant to be a side job. I do this because it is relaxing to me not to make a living.

Additionally, my ability to code and locally host my own website significantly reduces my operational costs. If you are a photographer and would like information or the code for this website, I’d be happy to help.