How much does real estate photography cost in Charleston, SC?

By Barry Cunningham, Charleston Media Group · Updated November 7, 2026

At Charleston Media Group, listing photos cost $275 to $550 depending on home size. Drone, twilight and Zillow 3D tours are $150 each, listing video runs $400 to $600, and full photo-and-video packages start around $800. Budget photographers advertise lower entry prices; the difference usually shows in editing, consistency and turnaround.

Listing photo prices by home size

Up to 2,000 sq ft: $275 (30–45 photos). 2,001–4,999 sq ft: $325 (45–60 photos). 5,000–5,999 sq ft: $425 (60–80 photos). Over 6,000 sq ft: $550 (80–100 photos). All include HDR editing and sky replacement, delivered within 24 hours.

What add-ons cost

Drone: $150. True twilight: $150. Zillow 3D Home tour with interactive floor plan: $150. 3D floor plan: $100. Vertical Reel: $125. Community photos: $50. Virtual staging: $25 per photo.

Video and packages

Listing videos are $400 to $600 by size; a 30–45 second highlight video is $300. Packages start at $400 (photos plus aerials) and go to $1,000+ for the Top Producer package with video, aerials, twilight and an on-camera introduction.

Are there travel fees?

Not within an hour of Johns Island, which covers most of Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties. Farther out, add $50 for drive time.

How to judge a quote

Compare the number of edited photos, whether sky replacement and drone are included, delivery time and whether the photographer will reshoot if something is wrong. A low entry price that leaves out drone or editing often ends up costing about the same.