What is included in a real estate photography package?

Standard packages include HDR photography, professional editing, and digital delivery. Pro and Elite add listing video and drone. Add-ons include floor plans ($75-$175) and twilight shoots.

Which real estate photography package is best for Chicago agents?

The Pro package ($300 for 50 photos + video) provides the best value for most Chicago listings. Elite ($500) adds drone for properties with outdoor space or neighborhood context worth showing.

Real Estate Photography Packages Chicago

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What real estate photography packages are available in Chicago?

K94 Production: Starter $175 (25 HDR photos), Pro $300 (50 photos + listing video), Elite $500 (photos + video + drone). All include 24-hour delivery.

One of the most common questions real estate agents ask before booking a photographer: “What exactly am I getting?” Photography pricing in Chicago ranges from $80 to $600+ depending on the photographer, the package, and what's actually included — or hidden in the fine print.

K94 Production keeps it simple with three straightforward packages. No hidden fees. No upsells at the shoot. Here's exactly what each tier includes and how to choose the right one for your listing.

The right real estate photography package depends on two things: the property and the listing price. A $185,000 Cicero condo and a $850,000 Glenview colonial need fundamentally different marketing packages, and trying to apply the same package to both wastes money in one case and underserves the listing in the other. The framework for choosing: at any listing price under $300,000, the Starter package ($175) delivers the professional photography needed without unnecessary add-ons. From $300,000 to $500,000, the Pro package ($300) with photos and video is the appropriate baseline — buyers at this price point expect video. Above $500,000, the Elite package ($500) with photos, video, and drone aerials is the standard that competitive listings set.

This framework breaks down in specific cases. Urban condos in Chicago with exceptional views may need drone aerials regardless of price — a $300,000 South Loop condo with rooftop access benefits enormously from an aerial shot that shows the city skyline. Luxury properties under $500,000 in competitive north shore suburbs may need the full Elite package to compete with agent-marketed luxury listings. New construction may need architecture-specific photography that goes beyond a standard package. When in doubt, describe the property to the photographer and ask what they'd recommend — experienced photographers can calibrate quickly.

What's Included in Each K94 Package

K94 Starter ($175): 25+ professionally edited HDR photos, full-resolution files for MLS, web-optimized files for social media, Google Drive delivery within 24 hours. Appropriate for: condos and homes up to ~2,000 sq ft, listings under $300,000, investors who need fast turnaround on multiple properties. K94 Pro ($300): 40–55 photos + 60–90 second cinematic listing video edited with music, horizontal format for MLS/YouTube, vertical format for Instagram Reels. Appropriate for: 2,000–4,000 sq ft homes, listings $300,000–$600,000, any listing where the agent is using social media marketing. K94 Elite ($500): photos + video + FAA-certified drone aerials (5+ aerial photos, aerial video clip), full media package. Appropriate for: properties 4,000+ sq ft, listings over $500,000, any property where land, views, or location context is a key selling point.

Starter — $175

Best for: condos, townhomes, smaller single-family homes, investment properties, rentals

✓ 20 HDR Photos — interior and exterior
✓ Canon R6 Mark II — professional mirrorless camera
✓ 24-Hour Delivery — MLS and web-ready files
✓ No Hidden Fees — no travel charges in Chicagoland

20 photos is the sweet spot for listings up to around 1,800 sq ft — enough to cover every room plus exterior angles without redundancy. If you're listing a 2-bed condo or a starter home in the $200K–$350K range, Starter covers everything you need.

Pro — $300 (Most Popular)

Best for: mid-range single-family homes, move-up buyers, listings in the $350K–$700K range

✓ 30 HDR Photos — interior, exterior, detail shots
✓ 60-Second Listing Video — cinematic walkthrough with music
✓ Social Media Ready — optimized for Instagram and Facebook
✓ 24-Hour Delivery — photos and video both delivered next day

Pro is our most popular package because the listing video alone generates a massive return. Listings with video get 403% more inquiries than those without, according to the National Association of Realtors. For a $500K home, a $300 investment in photos and video can mean tens of thousands in additional sale price or days saved on market.

Elite — $500

Best for: luxury homes, large properties, new construction, listings $700K+

✓ 40 HDR Photos — comprehensive interior, exterior, and detail coverage
✓ 90-Second Cinematic Video — full production with music and color grade
✓ 3D Virtual Tour — 360° immersive tour buyers can explore remotely
✓ Drone Aerial — FAA-compliant aerial photos and footage
✓ 24-Hour Delivery — everything in one package, one deadline

Elite is the complete package for listings where presentation is everything. The 3D virtual tour alone reduces unnecessary showings by filtering out unqualified buyers, while the drone aerials give context that no ground-level photo can provide. For $700K+ listings, Elite is the standard.