The average cost of a photographer for family portraits depends on the photo session length, location, and the photographer's experience and reputation. A simple family portrait photo session at a big box store can cost as little as $100 for the session, including a limited number of digital images. In comparison, an outdoor family portrait session with a popular photographer can cost $1,000+and may include a printed photo album.
Most family photographers charge $100 to $400 per hour for the photo shoot. Digital copies of the images or customized, printed photo albums typically cost extra, with prices varying by album size, style, and number of photos.