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Time Tracking for Photographers

A photoshoot is only half the job. TimeTrack Pro helps photographers track the editing, culling, and retouching time that clients never see — so your pricing reflects the full scope of your craft.

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Why photographers struggle with time tracking

  • 1Clients assume the job is done when the shoot ends, but post-production often takes 2–3x longer than shooting
  • 2Travel to locations, scouting, and gear setup time is rarely factored into quotes
  • 3Batch editing hundreds of photos makes it hard to allocate time to individual client sessions
  • 4Mini sessions and high-volume events require tracking many short time blocks across a single day

How TimeTrack Pro helps photographers

Separate time categories for shooting, culling, editing, and retouching reveal your true cost per photo

Project tags for each session let you track pre-production, shoot day, and post-production as one project

Historical data shows your real editing-to-shooting ratio so you can price packages accurately

Mobile-friendly timer works on location — start tracking the moment you leave your studio

Common projects photographers track

Wedding and event photographyPortrait and headshot sessionsProduct photography for e-commerceReal estate and architectural shootsBrand and lifestyle photographyPhoto editing and retouching services

Average hourly rate for photographers

$75–$250/hr

US market range — rates vary by experience, specialization, and location.

Frequently asked questions

How do photographers calculate their hourly rate?
Factor in gear costs, insurance, software subscriptions, and taxes on top of your desired income. Then use TimeTrack Pro to measure how many hours you actually work per shoot (including editing). Divide your total costs by actual hours to find your break-even rate.
Should I charge for photo editing time separately?
It depends on your pricing model. For package-based pricing, editing is included. For hourly clients, listing editing separately shows the real work involved. Either way, tracking editing time in TimeTrack Pro ensures you're not underpricing your packages.
How do I handle clients who want unlimited revisions on photos?
Include a specific number of retouching revisions in your contract (typically 2 rounds). Track all revision time in TimeTrack Pro and share a time report if the client exceeds the included revisions — data makes the overage conversation objective.
What should a photography invoice include?
List the session type, date, location, number of delivered images, any licensing terms, and separate line items for shooting vs. editing. TimeTrack Pro generates this from your tracked time and lets you add custom fields for image counts and usage rights.

Time tracking for other freelancers

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Free plan includes unlimited time tracking