How should I price and package a sports photography commission shoot?

Treat it exactly like any other commission photography work (such as portrait sessions). Create packages that clearly outline deliverables: how many edited photos, how many raw photos, and whether prints are included. For pricing, start by stating your hourly rate upfront—don’t ask their budget first or you risk anchoring too low. If they hesitate, then you can negotiate and ask about their budget, but they’ll already have your rate in mind. For prints, handle everything yourself and ship directly to them rather than having them order through your website. Consider offering a discount (like 25%) on prints as part of the commission package. Always get model releases if you want to use the images later for your own marketing or portfolio.

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Asked by a photographer receiving a sports shoot inquiry · Answered by Juan · Office Hours · 2026-07-09