How much does a Las Vegas videographer cost?

Typical day-rate ranges

Most working Las Vegas videographers price by half-day and full-day, with a per-hour overage rate. Roughly:

• Half-day (up to 4 hours): $1,500 – $3,000
• Full production day (8–10 hours): $3,500 – $8,000
• Multi-day shoot: $3,000 – $6,500 per additional day

Solo content creators with a kit mirrorless camera land near the low end of each range. A full production company sending a director, dedicated camera operator, sound, lighting, and FAA-certified drone pilot lands near the high end. Cinematic brand films almost always need the upper tier.

Event videography pricing in Las Vegas

Single-event coverage in Las Vegas, galas, weddings, conferences, corporate parties, typically falls between $3,000 and $12,000.

• $3,000 – $5,500: short corporate event, one operator, one camera, 60–90 sec recap.
• $5,500 – $9,000: 4–6 hour gala or wedding, two operators, photo + video, 2–3 min recap film, same-day social cut.
• $9,000 – $12,000+: full-day festival, conference, or wedding with drone, multi-camera, two-day delivery, full photo gallery.

See our breakdown of Las Vegas event videography for what each package actually includes.

Brand film & commercial pricing

Cinematic Las Vegas brand films typically run $8,000–$35,000+ depending on scope. That budget usually covers:

• Pre-production: concept, script, shot list, casting if needed
• 1–2 day shoot with cinema cameras, pro lighting, sound
• Original music or licensed track + sound design
• Color grading and post finishing
• Platform-specific cutdowns (hero film + 15s / 30s / vertical / square)

Hotel and luxury hospitality films land mid-to-high range. Defense, automotive, and national-tier campaigns can cross $50k when crew, locations, and on-screen talent grow.

What drives the price up or down

Five levers swing every videography quote in Las Vegas:

1. Crew size. One shooter, or a director + operator + sound + drone pilot?
2. Gear tier. Mirrorless kit camera, or cinema camera + pro lighting + audio rig + gimbal + drone?
3. Pre-production work. Show up and shoot, or full creative concepting and shot list?
4. Post-production scope. Quick edit, or color-graded, sound-designed, captioned, multi-format export?
5. Delivery speed. Standard 2-week turnaround, or same-day social plus 7-day recap?

Add-ons that change the number

• Drone (FAA Part 107): $500 – $1,500 per shoot day. The Las Vegas Valley has restricted airspace near Harry Reid International, the Strip, and several casino properties, hire only certified pilots with insurance.
• Photo + video same crew: often included free with pairs of services; otherwise +$800 – $2,500 if it's a separate kit.
• Same-day social cut: +$500 – $1,200. An editor on-site or remote turning a 30–60 second vertical inside hours.
• Original music composition: +$500 – $3,000 if you want a custom track instead of a licensed library cue.
• Talent & voiceover: +$300 – $5,000 depending on union status and usage rights.
• Travel: if you need the crew to fly somewhere, expect lodging + per-diem + airfare on top of the day rate.

Questions to ask before you book

1. Is this a flat package or a day rate + add-ons quote?
2. How many shooters, and what gear are they bringing?
3. Is photo coverage included or invoiced separately?
4. What's the delivery timeline, and what's the rush option if I need it sooner?
5. What format will I get the final files in (vertical, horizontal, square, 4K, 1080p)?
6. Are you FAA Part 107-certified for drone work? Insured?
7. How many revisions are included?
8. What's the deposit, and what happens if we need to reschedule?

How Picture Perfect Video prices Las Vegas projects

We quote each project individually, a 4-hour wedding and a 2-day hotel brand film aren't the same job, and we don't want to charge you for hours you don't need.

Most of our Las Vegas event videography projects land in the $3,500–$9,000 range. Brand films and longer-form content typically run $8,000–$20,000. Photo and video on the same day comes paired by default, no separate booking. FAA-certified drone is standard on outdoor shoots and large indoor venues with the right airspace.

The fastest way to get a real number for your project is a 20-minute call. We'll ask about the event, goals, deliverables, and timeline, then quote within 48 hours. No deck, no pressure.