How Much Does Real Estate Photography Cost on Oahu in 2026?
If you're listing a home, condo, or vacation rental on Oahu, one of the first questions is simple: how much will professional photos actually cost?
The honest answer: it depends on the size of the property and what you need beyond photos — but here's a real breakdown so you're not guessing.
Oahu Real Estate Photography Packages
Waikiki Studios — $250 — for condos and small spaces up to 500 sq ft, 18–20 flambient photos, interior & exterior.
Essentials — from $299 — homes and condos up to 1,500+ sq ft, 25–35 photos, 2–4 drone photos included.
Social & Video — from $549 — up to 40 photos, drone coverage, a 30–60 sec vertical reel for Instagram, plus a virtual twilight image.
Premium Showcase — from $999 — luxury and high-end listings, up to 50 photos, cinematic video, 3D virtual tour.
What Actually Changes the Price
Square footage. A 400 sq ft Waikiki studio takes less time to shoot and edit than a 3,000 sq ft home in Kailua — pricing scales with space, not a flat rate.
Drone. FAA-certified aerial photography adds a different angle entirely — especially valuable for properties with ocean views, large lots, or anything near North Shore or Ko Olina where the surroundings sell the home as much as the interior.
Video. A vertical reel for social media and a cinematic horizontal tour are two different deliverables. Bundling both is more efficient than booking separately later.
Virtual staging or twilight. Vacant rooms and daytime-only shoots can be enhanced digitally — often cheaper than physical staging or a second on-site visit at sunset.
Why Flambient Photography Costs What It Does
Flambient blends flash and ambient light so window views — the ocean, the mountains — stay visible instead of blowing out to white. It takes more editing time than a single flat exposure, which is part of what separates real estate photography pricing from a quick phone photo. On Oahu specifically, where a view is often the whole selling point, this technique is the difference between a washed-out window and a listing photo that stops the scroll.
Ready to Book?
Every listing is different — get a custom quote or check package details on the Oahu real estate photography page.
