The total cost of a studio photoshoot in Bangkok has two independent parts: the photographer's fee and the photo studio rental fee. This guide breaks them down separately, shows how they combine for the most common session types, and explains where the value sits at each price point.
Two Separate Costs, One Booking
The studio rents you the space, the lighting equipment, the backdrop, and the changing area. The photographer brings their time, camera equipment, direction, and editing. Neither cost includes the other.
When you book photography through us, we coordinate the studio reservation and all add-ons through a single booking. You do not contact studios separately or manage multiple payment processes. Studio deposits, photography fees, makeup, and styling are all confirmed and paid in one place.
Bangkok Photo Studio Rental Rates at a Glance
Bangkok's photo studios range from ฿850 per hour for furnished natural-light rooms to ฿3,000 per hour for professional cyclorama spaces. The four studios we work with cover every budget and project type. For full descriptions, room photos, and detailed pricing at each venue, see our Bangkok photo studio rental guide.
| Studio | Type | 1 hour | 2 hours | 4 hours | 8 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MostlySunny | Furnished, natural light | ฿850 | ฿1,300 | ฿2,000 | ฿3,200 |
| Ketchup Studio | White backdrop, artificial light | ฿1,000 | ฿2,000 | ฿4,000 | ฿8,000 |
| Mitr Studio | Furnished, natural light | ฿1,500 | ฿1,900–฿2,200 | ฿3,000–฿3,600 | ฿6,000–฿7,200 |
| Cinnamon Studio A | Daylight, multiple backgrounds | ฿2,500 | ฿5,000 | ฿7,000 | ฿12,000 |
| Cinnamon Studio B | Cyclorama, professional | ฿3,000 | ฿6,000 | ฿9,000 | ฿16,000 |
Ketchup hourly rate extrapolated from published ฿1,000/hr. Mitr pricing varies by room. Cinnamon half-day and full-day rates are published package prices, not simple hourly multiples. Confirm all pricing at booking.
Photography Package Rates
| Package | Duration | Images | Editing | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabai Session | ~1 hour | Up to 200 | Standard 3-day (24h available as add-on) | ฿11,000 |
| Sanook Photoshoot | ~2 hours | Up to 600 | Express 24h included | ฿19,000 |
| Sawasdee Deluxe | ~4 hours | Unlimited (700 to 1,200+) | Express 24h included | ฿34,000 |
Add-On Costs
| Service | Starting from | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Makeup and hair (in-house team) | ฿3,000 | Available for all session types |
| Fashion styling consultation | ฿1,490 | Digital lookbook; on-set styling from higher tiers |
| Model hire | ฿3,000 (half-day) | Casting arranged after deposit confirmed |
| Photo reel / video | ฿2,000 | Add-on to any photography package |
Total Costs for Common Session Types
| Session type | Photography | Studio | Makeup | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo business headshot (clean background) | Sabai ฿11,000 | Ketchup 1h ฿1,000 | Optional ฿3,000+ | ฿12,000–฿15,000 |
| Personal brand portrait (warm look) | Sabai ฿11,000 | MostlySunny 1h ฿850 | Optional ฿3,000+ | ฿11,850–฿14,850 |
| Maternity session (2h) | Sanook ฿19,000 | MostlySunny 2h ฿1,300 | Optional ฿3,000+ | ฿20,300–฿23,300 |
| Model comp cards (2h) | Sanook ฿19,000 | Ketchup 2h ฿2,000 | ฿3,000+ | ฿24,000+ |
| Boudoir / editorial (2h) | Sanook ฿19,000 | Mitr 2h ฿1,900–฿2,200 | ฿3,000+ | ฿23,900–฿24,200+ |
| Commercial product shoot (4h) | Sawasdee ฿34,000 | Cinnamon A ฿7,000 | Optional | ฿41,000+ |
| Team headshots, 10 people (4h) | Sawasdee ฿34,000 | Cinnamon A ฿7,000 | ฿3,000+ per person | ฿41,000–฿71,000+ |
Totals are indicative planning figures. Studio prices vary by room. Makeup pricing varies by service level. Confirm all costs at booking.
Where to Save and Where Not To
Studio choice has less impact than most clients expect
The quality of the final images is determined primarily by the light and the photographer, not the rental price. MostlySunny at ฿850/hour and Cinnamon Studio B at ฿3,000/hour are different tools for different jobs, not different quality tiers. For most portrait and headshot sessions, a well-configured mid-range studio and a good photographer produce the same result as a professional-grade studio.
The photographer and editing are not where to save
Photography pricing in Bangkok starts very low, and the quality range is wide. An experienced photographer who directs consistently and edits calibrated, clean images produces results that justify the fee. The difference between a ฿3,000 and a ฿11,000 photography session is visible in the final images in ways that matter for professional use.
Makeup is worth the investment for most portrait work
Camera-ready makeup is not the same as everyday makeup, and the difference shows. For headshots, personal branding, and any session where the subject's appearance is central to the image, booking an in-house makeup artist produces a visible improvement in the final result.
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