A vetted Krabi photographer with edited delivery costs 3,500–7,500 THB per hour (~$100–215 USD). Most travellers spend 7,000–13,000 THB ($200–375) for a 90-minute to 2-hour session. Add a private boat for Railay or Four Islands shoots and budget another 3,000–7,000 THB.
Real 2026 pricing
| Tier | Hourly (THB) | Hourly (USD) | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ao Nang beach touts | 1,200–2,500 | $35–70 | Avoid — phone-only |
| Entry pro | 3,500–4,800 | $100–140 | 40–60 photos, 1 location |
| Mid-tier vetted | 4,800–6,500 | $140–185 | 70–100 photos, 2 locations |
| Premium | 6,500–10,000 | $185–290 | Editorial-grade, 3 locations |
| Boat shoots (Railay/4-Islands) | 11,000–22,000 | $315–630 | Includes private longtail |
What's included
A fair Krabi package includes:
- Pre-shoot planning (locations, tides, outfits)
- 1–4 hours of shooting
- Colour-graded delivery in 5–10 days via online gallery
- Personal usage rights
- Travel within Ao Nang area
Usually NOT included:
- Longtail or speedboat charter (2,500–7,000 THB)
- Hong Island national park fees (300 THB)
- Tiger Cave Temple parking (free, but a steep climb)
- Drone (1,500–3,000 THB, licensed)
- Same-day rush delivery (+30%)
Boat shoots — the Krabi special
Most iconic Krabi compositions require a boat. Options:
- Longtail to Railay/Phra Nang: 2,500–4,000 THB for 2 hours
- Private 4-Islands tour: 4,500–7,000 THB for 4–5 hours
- Hong Island private speedboat: 6,000–10,000 THB for 4 hours
Add the photographer fee (5,000–9,000 THB for 2 hours of shooting) and your all-in for a private Railay sunset shoot lands at 8,500–13,000 THB ($245–375) for a couple.
Sample real bookings (Krabi, 2026)
- Couple, 90-min Ao Nang + Nopparat Thara sunset: 7,000 THB, 75 photos
- Family of 5, 2-hour morning at Tiger Cave + Klong Muang: 11,500 THB, 110 photos
- Engagement, 2-hour Railay sunset with private longtail: 13,500 THB, 140 photos
- Pre-wedding, 4 hours Four Islands private boat: 24,000 THB, 250 photos
- Solo, 90-min Tubkaak sunset: 6,500 THB, 60 photos
How to avoid overpaying
- Skip Ao Nang beach touts — markups of 50–100%
- Always get a sample gallery before paying
- Confirm boat fee separately — some photographers include, most don't
- Pay 30–50% deposit, balance on delivery
- Book through a platform with verified reviews
Tipping
Not expected. 500–1,000 THB after a great session is generous.
Ready to book
See live rates in our Krabi photographer directory — all profiles show hourly rate, sample work, and boat coordination options.