Photography Prices in Nepal by Category (2026): Events, Product, Corporate
NepalPhotographers Editorial 2026-08-26 6 min read
A single comparison table of what non-wedding shoots cost in Nepal in 2026 — event, corporate, product, real estate, food and drone — plus what changes each quote.
Key takeaways
- Event coverage (bratabandha, pasni, birthdays) typically starts at NPR 12,000 for a half day.
- Product photography is priced per SKU in Nepal: roughly NPR 300–1,200 per item.
- Corporate headshot sessions run NPR 1,500–4,000 per person for a group booking.
- Real estate and hotel shoots are priced per property, from NPR 15,000.
- Drone-only coverage is billed per day, usually NPR 10,000–20,000.
Category price comparison
| Category | Typical price (NPR) | Unit | Main cost driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Event (bratabandha, pasni, birthday) | 12,000 – 35,000 | Per half or full day | Coverage hours, video add-on |
| Corporate / conference | 20,000 – 60,000 | Per day | Team size, same-day delivery |
| Corporate headshots | 1,500 – 4,000 | Per person | Group size, retouching depth |
| Product / e-commerce | 300 – 1,200 | Per SKU | Styling, model use, background type |
| Food / restaurant menu | 15,000 – 40,000 | Per shoot | Dish count, food styling |
| Real estate / hotel | 15,000 – 50,000 | Per property | Room count, drone, twilight frames |
| Fashion lookbook | 30,000 – 100,000 | Per campaign | Model, location, day count |
| Drone / aerial only | 10,000 – 20,000 | Per day | Permits, flight hours, edit |
| Portrait / passport | 500 – 3,000 | Per sitting | Prints, retouching |
What changes a quote in every category
- Turnaround — same-day or next-day delivery commonly adds 20–40%.
- Video — adding an edited film usually costs more than the photography itself.
- Usage — paid ad usage and billboard licensing are quoted separately from shoot fees.
- Location travel — outside Kathmandu Valley, expect transport and stay on top of the base fee.
- Revisions — most studios include one round; extra rounds are billable.
How to brief a studio so the quote is accurate
- 1State the category, date and exact location.
- 2Give a countable unit: number of SKUs, rooms, guests or hours.
- 3Say whether you need video, drone or both.
- 4Name your delivery deadline as a date.
- 5Say where the images will be used — social only, website, or paid advertising.
A brief with those five lines usually gets a firm quote back the same day instead of a range.
Frequently asked questions
- Are these prices negotiable?
- Volume is what moves price in Nepal — a multi-day booking or a large SKU batch gets a better per-unit rate than asking for a discount on a single shoot.
- Is VAT included in quoted prices?
- Registered studios typically quote excluding VAT and add 13% on the invoice. Ask before comparing quotes from registered and unregistered providers.
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