Architectural photography is a craft that requires significant preparation, technical expertise, and time — both on location and in post-production. Rather than presenting you with a confusing list of line items, Angle + Light works on a straightforward Creative Fee plus per-image model.

The Creative Fee covers almost everything that isn’t the images themselves (travel costs are the exception) — pre-shoot consultation, location scouting, the shoot itself, assistants, post-processing, and file delivery. It starts at $1,500 for local projects, scaling up based on scope, complexity, and travel.

Individual images are priced at $125 per image, with a minimum of four images per shoot. Most projects deliver between 10 and 20 final images.

A typical local shoot starts at $2,000 — $1,500 Creative Fee plus four images. Larger projects are quoted individually.

Travel outside of West Michigan is quoted separately.

Your Creative Fee and per-image fee together include a single-party, non-transferable image license for all media for a period of ten years from the date of delivery — upon payment in full. This means you can use your images on your website, social media, print collateral, award submissions, and press materials without restriction for the duration of the license. The license cannot be transferred or shared with a third party.

Standard licenses do not cover editorial use. Publication in magazines, journals, online editorial outlets, or similar media requires a separate editorial license. Contact us to discuss terms.

One of the smartest ways to reduce your photography investment is cost-sharing. When multiple parties — an Architect, a Contractor, a Developer, an Interior Designer, Subcontractor, or Supplier — all benefit from the same shoot, the Creative Fee can be divided among them. Each party receives their own license and their own set of images. Everyone wins.

Cost sharing must be arranged prior to the shoot, with all parties identified and committed at the time of booking. Late additions cannot be accommodated — bringing additional parties in after the shoot date complicates licensing, invoicing, and file delivery for everyone involved.

If a party not included in the original agreement wishes to use the images after the fact — a product manufacturer, a publication, a contractor — a separate licensing fee applies. Reach out and we’ll work out terms that make sense for the usage.

How much does architectural photography cost?

A typical local shoot starts at $2,000: a $1,500 Creative Fee plus four images at $125 each. Most projects deliver 10 to 20 final images, and larger or out-of-area projects are quoted individually.

How soon will I receive my images?

Edited images are typically delivered within five business days of the shoot. Rush requests can usually be accommodated; just let us know your deadline when you book.

Can several firms on a project share the cost?

Yes. The architect, contractor, developer, interior designer and suppliers can split the Creative Fee, and each party receives its own license. All parties need to be confirmed before the shoot date.

How can I use the images?

Your license covers all media for ten years from delivery: your website, social media, print, proposals, award submissions and press materials. It covers one party and is non-transferable. Editorial publication in magazines, journals or online outlets requires a separate editorial license.

Do you travel outside West Michigan?

Yes, wherever the project is. Travel costs are quoted separately.

Do you offer drone and aerial photography?

Yes. Nate is an FAA Part 107 licensed drone pilot, so aerial and site-context images can be added to any shoot.

What if a manufacturer or publication wants to use the images later?

Parties outside the original agreement need a separate license. Get in touch and we'll set terms that fit the use.