The cost of commercial photography depends on scope, and we quote every shoot as a fixed fee after a discovery conversation. Scope covers the number of people, locations and final images, plus how much editing and retouching is involved. You see the full cost in a written proposal before the shoot is booked.
SERVICES
Photography Services
Commercial photography in Sydney for established businesses across Australia and New Zealand: brand, team, workplace and product images planned and shot to match your brand. We plan each shoot around where the images will be used, then direct, edit and deliver files ready for web, social and print. The result is a library of real images of your people and work, so your brand never has to rely on stock.
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Planned Around Use
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Directed on the Day
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Ready for Every Channel
WHAT WE OFFER
Commercial photography services in Sydney
Shot List & Art Direction
Every shoot starts with a plan: the images you need, where they will be used and the look that fits your brand and your buyers.
Brand Photography
Images that show how your business works and feels, shot to match your brand across your website and marketing.
Corporate Headshots & Team Photography
Headshots and team portraits shot in one consistent style, in your office or on location, so every profile looks like it belongs.
Workplace & Project Photography
Your office, sites and finished projects photographed properly, so buyers can see the quality of your work before they get in touch.
Product & Detail Photography
Clean, accurate product images for websites, catalogues and sales material, lit and styled to show what you sell.
Editing & Retouching
Colour correction, retouching and exports sized for web, social and print, with clear file names ready for your website.
AI SEARCH
Why does commercial photography matter for search and AI visibility?
Original photography gives search engines and AI assistants unique, verifiable evidence that your business is real. Photos of your team, workplace and projects, delivered with clear file names, alt text and captions, tell them exactly what each image shows. Images sized correctly load faster and keep buyers on the page. Stock images say nothing about you; your own photography shows who you are and what you deliver.
How we plan and deliver your photo shoot
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Brief
Discover
We learn how the images will be used, review your brand and current photography, and agree what each shot must show and where it will appear.
KICK OFF
Plan & Prepare
Plan
Shot list, locations, schedule and styling notes. A one page shoot plan everyone signs off before the day.
Shoot
Shoot
Our senior team directs the shoot in your office or on location, working through the shot list and guiding people so everyone looks natural.
Deliver
Edit
Selection, editing and retouching, then final files sized for web, social and print, ready for your team to use.
WHY CHOOSE SOMMA
Why businesses choose Somma for photography
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Photography FAQs
How much does commercial photography cost in Sydney?
How long does a corporate photography project take?
Timing depends on how many shoot days and locations are involved, and we agree the schedule in your proposal. Every project follows the same steps: a brief, a signed off shoot plan, the shoot, then selection, editing and delivery. We plan it around your team and your launch dates.
Can a photographer come to our office for corporate headshots?
Yes, most of our corporate headshot and team shoots happen in the client's office, workplace or project sites. We plan the setup in advance, check the space where we can and book people into short sessions. The day runs smoothly and your team spends as little time away from work as possible.
Who owns the photos after a business photo shoot?
You receive the usage rights agreed in your proposal, confirmed in writing before the shoot. Final files are delivered in the sizes and formats you need for web, social and print. Your team can use them straight away.
Does original photography help with Google and AI search?
Yes, original photography helps as part of a wider search approach. Images of your people, workplace and work show that your business is real, and we deliver them sized for fast loading with clear file names. We can also supply alt text and captions so search engines and AI assistants understand what each image shows.
What should we prepare for a corporate photo shoot?
Your team only needs to arrive on time, and we send a short preparation guide covering what to wear, timing and what to expect.
On the day, we keep sessions short, guide poses and work around meetings. If anyone is away, we can plan a later session so new photos match the rest of the team.
On the day, we keep sessions short, guide poses and work around meetings. If anyone is away, we can plan a later session so new photos match the rest of the team.