Quick Answer
Professional real estate photography in Tampa Bay runs $149 to $500 depending on package. Starter ($149) covers 20 HDR photos, Pro ($300) adds a listing video, and Elite ($500) adds drone aerials and cinematic video. Drone can also be added à la carte from $99.
If you're a realtor in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, or anywhere in the Bay Area wondering what professional real estate photography costs — the market here has its own pricing logic, distinct from what you'd find in Chicago or New York. Waterfront and pool listings, humid-climate lighting challenges, and a fast-growing new-construction market all shape what a shoot actually costs.
Average Cost of Real Estate Photography in Tampa Bay
Across the Tampa Bay metro — including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon, Wesley Chapel, and Riverview — professional real estate photography typically ranges from $149 to $500+.
Starter
$149
20 HDR photos · 2D floor plan · 24-hr delivery
Pro ⭐
$300
30 HDR photos · 60-sec listing video · 24-hr delivery
Elite
$500
40 HDR photos · 90-sec cinematic video · drone included
What Affects the Price in Tampa Specifically
Waterfront & Pool Listings
Homes on the water in South Tampa, St. Pete, or Clearwater Beach benefit from drone aerials that show proximity to the water — this is often worth the upgrade to a package that includes drone, since it directly answers the buyer's first question about a waterfront listing.
Humidity & Glare
Florida's bright, high-humidity light creates glare on pools, water, and glass that flat Midwest light doesn't. Photographers experienced in Tampa Bay know to shoot at specific times of day and use polarizing filters to control it — inexperienced shooters often turn in listings with blown-out skies or hazy water shots.
New Construction Volume
Wesley Chapel, Land O' Lakes, and Riverview have some of the fastest new-construction growth in the state. New builds often need floor plans and twilight shots more than older homes, since the interior finishes are the main selling point.
Delivery Speed
Standard delivery in Tampa Bay is 24 hours. Same-day delivery may cost extra depending on the photographer's schedule.
À La Carte Add-Ons
Don't need a full package? K94 also offers services individually — useful for a listing that only needs drone or a floor plan:
- Drone photos (5 aerials): $99
- Drone photo + video: $199
- 3D virtual tour: $150
- 2D floor plan: $80
- Vertical social reel (30 sec): $199
Is It Worth the Cost?
Short answer: yes — Tampa Bay is one of the fastest-growing real estate markets in Florida, which means more competing listings and more buyers scrolling past photos in seconds. A $300,000 waterfront-adjacent listing that sits two extra weeks because the photos didn't show the water properly costs far more in carrying costs than the $150 difference between packages.
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