Hourly photography rates

A photographer ranking system from Level 1 to Level 4 – choose the one that suits you!

A photographer ranking system from Level 1 to Level 4 – choose the one that suits you!

Ranking system :

Level 1 (Genin) to Level 4 (Kage)

Hire a photographer by the hour – choose the level that suits you!

Hourly photography service price list – K-BLACK Studio

LevelSkill profilePackage price (4 hours)Hourly rate
Genin (Level 1)
  • New to the profession
  • Clear shots, simple settings
  • Preset colour grading, no retouching
  • Standard equipment
750.000 VND200.000 VND
Chunin (Level 2)
  • 1–2 years of experience
  • Solid composition, beautiful colour
  • Can guide basic poses
  • Good post-production, can adjust to your preferred tone
1.500.000 VND400.000 VND
Jounin (Level 3)
  • 3–5 years of experience
  • Masters composition and lighting
  • A distinctive, creative style
  • Professional retouching
2.000.000 VND600.000 VND
Kage (Level 4)
  • Over 5 years of experience, has worked with major brands
  • Develops original concepts
  • Works with a specialist crew (stylist, lighting, makeup)
  • High-end equipment, commercial-grade post-production
3.000.000 VND1.000.000 VND

LevelSkill profilePackage price (4 hours)Hourly rate
Genin (Level 1)
  • New to the profession
  • Clear shots, simple settings
  • Preset colour grading, no retouching
  • Standard equipment
750.000 VND200.000 VND
Chunin (Level 2)
  • 1–2 years of experience
  • Solid composition, beautiful colour
  • Can guide basic poses
  • Good post-production, can adjust to your preferred tone
1.500.000 VND400.000 VND
Jounin (Level 3)
  • 3–5 years of experience
  • Masters composition and lighting
  • A distinctive, creative style
  • Professional retouching
2.000.000 VND600.000 VND
Kage (Level 4)
  • Over 5 years of experience, has worked with major brands
  • Develops original concepts
  • Works with a specialist crew (stylist, lighting, makeup)
  • High-end equipment, commercial-grade post-production
3.000.000 VND1.000.000 VND

Genin (Level 1)

Skill profile:

  • New to the profession
  • Clear shots, simple settings
  • Preset colour grading, no retouching
  • Standard equipment
Hourly rate: 200.000 VND
Package price (4 hours): 750.000 VND

Chunin (Level 2)

Skill profile:

  • 1–2 years of experience
  • Solid composition, beautiful colour
  • Can guide basic poses
  • Good post-production, can adjust to your preferred tone
Hourly rate: 400.000 VND
Package price (4 hours): 1.500.000 VND

Jounin (Level 3)

Skill profile:

  • 3–5 years of experience
  • Masters composition and lighting
  • A distinctive, creative style
  • Professional retouching
Hourly rate: 600.000 VND
Package price (4 hours): 2.000.000 VND

Kage (Level 4)

Skill profile:

  • Over 5 years of experience, has worked with major brands
  • Develops original concepts
  • Works with a specialist crew (stylist, lighting, makeup)
  • High-end equipment, commercial-grade post-production
Hourly rate: 1.000.000 VND
Package price (4 hours): 3.000.000 VND

📌 HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PHOTOGRAPHER:

Level 1 (Genin):
Students, small events, limited budgets.

Level 2 (Chunin):
Families, couples, small parties, simple lookbooks.

Level 3 (Jounin):
Weddings, fashion, small commercial projects.

Level 4 (Kage):
Major brands, TVCs, magazines, high-end art.

📌 Important notes on our service:

  • 📍 Area covered by hourly rates: within the Vinhomes Grand Park township (Thu Duc City). For shoots outside this area, K-BLACK quotes a separate fee before booking.
  • ℹ️ Levels 1–4 are photographer ranks for hourly hire – not the same as the K1/K2/K3 ID photo packages. Need an all-inclusive set with makeup, wardrobe and retouched photos? → see the Profile package or Concept package.
  • 💰 Prices do not include travel costs or location rental (if any).
  • 📂 You will receive: all original files + files with basic editing (lighting, composition, colour).
  • 🖌️ Advanced requests such as skin retouching, body shaping, object removal… are charged separately.
  • 📅 Bookings require a 30% deposit. The balance is paid after the shoot.
  • 🧩 Personalised service tailored flexibly to your needs.
  • 🎁 Special offer: 10% off for clients booking as a group or signing up for a recurring package.

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