How Much Does a Photoshoot in Versailles Cost in 2026? Real Prices from €395
A one-hour photoshoot in Versailles costs from €395, and €450 is the typical price; two hours start at €520, which is also what most two-hour packages cost. These are all-in prices from the 18 packages that 6 photographers list for Versailles, checked in September 2026. Nothing is added at checkout; garden tickets, when needed, are separate.
Versailles photoshoot prices at a glance
Every Versailles package by length. “Typical” is the median — half cost less, half cost more — and the last column is the median number of edited photos delivered.
| Session | Packages | From | Typical | Up to | Edited photos (typical) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 4 | €395 | €450 | €460 | 30 |
| 2 hours | 5 | €520 | €520 | €805 | 58 |
| Half day | 1 | €990 | €990 | €990 | 80 |
| Full day | 8 | €2,000 | €2,452 | €3,210 | 550 |
Eight of the 18 packages are full days, for weddings and elopements, which puts the median across all packages at €898 — a price no package actually carries. Read the table by length instead. There is no 90-minute package, and the cheapest hour, €395, sits above the platform's €345 floor.
What moves the price in Versailles
Tickets and the calendar. On fountain-show days (the Grandes Eaux Musicales) and musical-garden days the gardens are ticketed, for the photographer too; on other days they are free. Tickets are not part of the package.
Length, and what fits in it. An hour covers one part of the estate: the parterres, the Grand Canal or the town. The walk from the palace down to the canal alone eats into a short session; two hours cover both at an easy pace.
The number of edited photos. One-hour packages run from €395 to €460 and typically deliver about 30 edited photos; two hours bring the typical gallery to about 58. Compare photo counts before prices.
The occasion. Couples, families and proposals book by the hour. Weddings and elopements are day work: the one half-day package costs €990 for about 80 photos, and eight full-day packages run from €2,000 to €3,210, typically €2,452 for around 550 photos.
Season and time of day. A package costs the same in every season and at every hour. What changes is the crowd: from spring to autumn the palace is busiest from late morning, so start early.
Group size. Up to eight people, the price does not move. From nine people up, most packages — and Quick Booking — cost 50% more.
Coming from Paris. Versailles is about 20 km from central Paris; both in one gallery means the half day, a full day or a custom proposal in the chat.
The fixed-price option: Quick Booking
If you would rather not compare portfolios, Quick Booking has one all-in price: €299 for one hour, €499 for two, €699 for three. You give us the place, the date and the occasion; we hand-pick a vetted photographer and confirm them within 24 hours. Your card is only charged once the photographer is confirmed, and if we cannot match you, you pay nothing.
In Versailles that hour costs less than the cheapest listed one, and two hours cost less than the typical €520; the trade is that you do not choose the photographer. Garden tickets stay separate. Any listed place, any date: Quick Booking for Versailles.
What is included in the price
- Edited, high-resolution photos in a private online gallery. Every package states how many and how soon, usually 3 to 14 days, and the gallery stays open for 90 days after delivery.
- Payment held until delivery: the photographer is paid after your photos arrive, not before.
- Cancel 7 or more days before the shoot and you get a full refund; between 3 and 7 days, 50% back; under 3 days, no refund. One free reschedule if you ask at least 48 hours ahead, and moving for bad weather is always free.
- Extra frames beyond the package may be offered in the same gallery at a per-photo price the photographer sets. Buying them is optional; the photos you booked are never held back.
What clients say about this kind of shoot
Adel has that rare power of turning magical moments into memories that last. He puts you at ease straight away, advising you or giving you space, always kindly. Forever attentive to what you want and with unmatched professionalism, he is the supplier you dream of! We can only recommend him wholeheartedly.
— Juliette on Adel B.
We warmly recommend Adel's work! His professionalism, his creativity and his energy were invaluable throughout our wedding day. We were able to rely on how seriously he took it, and on his good humour, to simply let go and enjoy the most beautiful day of our lives in the best possible way! Having Adel on your team on the day means having an ally to guide you and take the stress away — not just for you, but for everyone else too! 5/5! And on top of that, the photos are ✨
— Velaurie on Adel B.
Aurélie was the photographer for our wedding in June 2026, and we couldn't be happier with her work. Everything went perfectly, from the initial booking and planning call to the wedding day itself, right through to the delivery of our photos. Aurélie was incredibly kind, thoughtful, and supportive throughout the entire process. She took the time to listen to our wishes while also suggesting photo ideas we would never have thought of ourselves — and we are so grateful to have those memories today. The photographs are absolutely beautiful and perfectly reflect the style shown on her website. She was also extremely responsive to our emails and always took the time to answer every question we had. A huge thank you for your professionalism, your kindness, and for giving us such a beautiful lasting memory of our wedding day. ❤️
— Julia & Mehdi on Aurélie B.
He was genuinely brilliant! He suggested beautiful spots for our couple shoot and knew how to guide us while still letting us enjoy the moment. He was present and available all day long, without ever seeming to tire! He even did far more than you'd expect of a photographer — in particular by making sure nothing distracted us during the important moments. He also didn't hesitate to photograph guests who asked, while we weren't available. Skilled and genuinely involved, it was a real pleasure to have him with us. Thank you again for your work and your good spirits. We'd love to work with you again!
— Wilona on Adel B.
From our very first meeting, we knew we had made the right choice. You were incredibly kind, gentle and thoughtful throughout that day that mattered so much to us. You managed to put everyone at ease, even the shyest, with great simplicity and good humour. Thanks to you, every photo was taken in spontaneity and emotion. And what can we say about the result… The photos are quite simply magical. They are beautiful and capture perfectly every look, every smile and every emotion of our wedding. We relive that day every time we look at them.
— Charlotte on Adel B.
We had an excellent experience with Adel. He listened to us and gave us good advice. He was attentive to the key moments of our day. The photos are beautiful; they carry the emotion of the moment. We're so glad Adel managed to immortalise something that mattered to us.
— Astrid on Adel B.
Three sample budgets
A one-hour couples shoot at sunrise. Work outside the gates: the palace's town side faces east, so the gilded gates and the courtyard façade take the first light while the Place d'Armes is empty, then the quiet streets of the Saint-Louis quarter. The typical hour costs €450 for about 30 edited photos, the cheapest €395, and Quick Booking €299.
A two-hour family session. The gardens on a free day: the terrace above the parterres, the long walk down to the Grand Canal, room to run by the water. Two hours typically cost €520 for about 58 photos, and up to €805; two hours of Quick Booking are €499. On a ticketed day, add the garden tickets, the photographer's included.
A proposal. Usually an hour, by the Grand Canal away from the palace crowds, or in the gardens on a quiet weekday morning. Budget the typical €450, or two hours from €520 if you want portraits around the estate afterwards; Quick Booking is €299 for the hour.
Where the shoot happens
- The garden front and the parterres. The palace's long west façade above the formal beds and pools: in shade in the morning, in direct light from the afternoon.
- The Grand Canal. Beyond the formal gardens, a cross-shaped canal with open sky and rowing boats in the warm months, far from the crowds by the palace.
- The Queen's Hamlet. Marie-Antoinette's thatched cottages and lake, inside the ticketed Trianon estate: the photographer needs a ticket too.
- Place d'Armes and the gilded gates. The town side faces east, so at sunrise the gates and the courtyard façade light up, and the square in front is public and empty.
- The Saint-Louis quarter. The Carrés Saint-Louis, rows of low 18th-century houses around four small squares near the cathedral: quiet streets, no ticket, good at any hour.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a one-hour photoshoot in Versailles cost?
Between €395 and €460, with €450 the typical price for about 30 edited photos. Quick Booking costs €299 for an hour if you let us choose the photographer.
Do we need tickets for the gardens?
It depends on the day. On fountain-show and musical-garden days the gardens are ticketed, for the photographer too; on other days they are free to walk. Tickets are not part of the package, so check the château's calendar for your date.
Can we combine Paris and Versailles in one booking?
Yes, with a longer package: the half day costs €990 for about 80 photos, and a full day starts at €2,000. Agree the route with the photographer first; a custom proposal in the chat is the cleanest way.
What happens if it rains?
Moving the shoot because of the weather is free for both sides. The gardens have little cover, so on a wet day a new date usually beats working around the rain; decide with your photographer the day before.
Next step
The Versailles destination page shows the photographers and places in one view. For a specific occasion, see couples, proposal and family sessions in Versailles. To compare every package side by side, open the Versailles catalogue. Staying in Paris? See Paris as well. For prices across the whole country, see how much a photoshoot in France costs.
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