Guide · Prices
How much does a videographer cost in Miami?
A solo videographer in Miami typically charges about $1,300 for a half day and $2,000 for a full day, editing included. A Director of Photography runs $1,000–4,000 a day before equipment. Here is what sits behind those numbers.
Typical Miami rates in 2026
Very few Miami videographers publish prices, so the best public data comes from rate surveys and the handful of companies that do. They line up well.
| What you book | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo videographer, half day (4–5 h), with editing | $300 | $1,300 | $2,700 |
| Solo videographer, full day, with editing and color | $500 | $2,000 | $4,500 |
| Director + DP + crew, one day | $2,500 | $6,000 | $13,500 |
The figures come from Beats To Rap On's October 2026 survey of music video shoots in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, the most detailed public rate data for South Florida. They include shooting and editing, but not locations, permits or talent.
Director of Photography day rates
If you only need the camera department and edit in-house, you are paying a day rate.
- Freelance Video Collective lists a Director of Photography at about $1,405 for a 12-hour day in 2026.
- Beverly Boy Productions quotes $1,045–2,545 a day for a DOP in Fort Lauderdale, without equipment.
- Miami Living Magazine puts Miami DOPs at $1,600–4,000 a day.
A camera and lighting package adds roughly $350–600 a day for a mirrorless cinema kit with lights, and much more for an ARRI or RED package. Editors in Miami charge about $85–180 an hour, colorists about $100–180.
What moves the price
Hours on set. Two hours, half a day and a full day are the usual steps. Overtime is billed by the hour.
Lighting and sound. A shooter with a camera and an on-camera mic is cheap. Proper lights and wireless audio on every speaker cost more and make the biggest visible difference.
Crew. A second camera operator, a gaffer or a sound recordist each add a day rate.
Editing. A simple cut is quick. Color grading, licensed music, captions and vertical versions add hours.
Usage. Posting on your own channels is usually included. Paid ads and TV are often licensed on top.
What we charge
We set our prices at or below the middle of the market, with a Director of Photography on camera and our own kit:
- Filming only: $850 for up to 2 hours, $1,350 for a half day, $1,750 with three cameras, $1,950 for a full day with the complete kit.
- Finished videos: three edited Reels for $790, an event recap for $1,800, a music video from $1,900, an interview video for $2,400 and a social ad for $2,900.
All packages are on the pricing page. If you're comparing quotes, our checklist on how to choose a Miami videographer helps you line them up.
Questions we get
What is the hourly rate for a videographer in Miami?
Most Miami videographers price by the half day or day, not the hour. Where hourly rates are quoted, they vary widely: one Fort Lauderdale rate guide lists $105–405 an hour for a camera operator. Our extra hours are $250, and our shortest booking is $850 for up to two hours.
Is editing included in a videographer's price?
Sometimes. Package prices for a finished video include editing; crew day rates usually don't. Always ask whether a quote covers filming only or a finished, color-graded video with music.
What's the difference between a videographer and a Director of Photography?
A videographer usually shoots alone and often edits too. A Director of Photography designs the look: lighting, lenses and camera movement, and leads the camera and lighting crew. On small jobs one person can do both, which is how we work.
Why do some Miami videographers charge $500 and others $5,000 for a day?
Experience, gear and what is included. A $500 day is usually one person with a camera and no lights or editing. Higher prices add lighting, sound, a crew, editing, color and licensed music.
Sources
- Beats To Rap On, Music video cost in Miami (verified October 2026)
- Freelance Video Collective, Production crew rates (2026)
- Beverly Boy Productions, How much does a Fort Lauderdale camera crew cost
- Miami Living Magazine, What a corporate video actually costs in Miami in 2026
- Wrapbook, Most rented ShareGrid equipment