Event and party photographer

Families booking parties and christenings, local businesses, clubs, charities and event organisers.

A fixed fee per booking or an hourly rate, often with add-ons such as prints, albums or faster delivery.

• Confident camera handling in changing light
• Photo editing
• Friendly manner with guests
• Reliable and well organised

• Public liability insurance, and equipment cover for your camera kit
• Photographing children: check venue rules and get consent from parents or organisers
• UK data protection rules for storing and sharing client images, check ICO guidance
• Venues may have their own rules or ask for insurance proof before you shoot
• Back up your files so you never lose a client's only photos

Startup costs are estimated at typically around £800 to £4,000, depending on the camera kit you already own and what you need to add. Treat this as an estimate and price up your own equipment, insurance and editing needs.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £300 to £2,500, depending on how many bookings you win and the kinds of events you cover. The estimate assumes part-time work from about 6 hours a week.

Check public liability insurance and equipment cover for your kit, venue rules and any proof of insurance they ask for, and parental or organiser consent for photographing children. Also read ICO guidance on storing and sharing client images.