How Much Does Real Estate Photography Cost on the Treasure Coast?
By Giuliano Odeh — FAA Part 107 Licensed Drone Pilot, Owner of Quality Pixels
Real estate photography on the Treasure Coast costs $250 for standard interior and exterior photography of a home up to 2,500 sq ft, with full-service packages ranging from $250 to $699. The main cost drivers are square footage, add-on services like drone aerials and twilight images, and whether you bundle services into a package.
Pricing transparency matters — agents budgeting a marketing spend for a listing shouldn't have to request a quote just to compare options. This guide breaks down exactly what Quality Pixels charges across the Treasure Coast, from Fort Pierce to Jupiter, and what you get at each price point.
A La Carte Pricing: What Does Each Service Cost?
Every service can be booked individually. Here is the full a la carte menu:
| Service | Price | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Photography | $250 | Full interior & exterior coverage, professionally edited with HDR bracketing for rich, true-to-life images. |
| Aerial / Drone Photos | $100 (Add-on) | Stunning aerial perspectives that showcase the property and its surroundings. FAA Part 107 licensed. |
| Virtual Twilight | $125 | Daytime exterior transformed into a golden-hour image. Up to 3 edited images; $25 each additional. |
| Real Twilight Photography | $200 | On-site dusk shoot capturing the property bathed in warm, natural twilight light. |
| Cinematic Video Walkthrough | $250 | A professionally filmed and edited video tour that brings your listing to life. |
| Zillow 3D Tour | $150 | Interactive Zillow 3D Home walkthrough with an AI-generated floor plan — the media that powers a Zillow Showcase listing. Same or next-day delivery. |
| Matterport 3D Tour | $250 | Immersive "dollhouse" 3D tour with built-in measurements and an MLS-ready link. Includes 6 months of hosting. |
| Individual Photos | $35 (per image) | À la carte single images — ideal for a quick refresh, a price-drop update, or a few specific shots without a full shoot. 4-photo minimum. |
| 2D Floor Plans | $75 | Clean, accurate floor plans that help buyers visualize the layout before visiting. |
| Virtual Staging | $45 (per image) | Digitally furnished rooms that help buyers imagine the space — a fraction of the cost of physical staging. |
Pricing based on homes up to 2,500 sq ft. Add $25 per additional 1,000 sq ft.
What Do the Packages Cost, and What's Included?
Most agents book a package rather than assembling services individually — bundling is simpler and better value. Quality Pixels offers three tiers:
Essentials — $250
Standard photography: full interior and exterior coverage with HDR bracketing, professionally edited and delivered MLS-ready. This is the right choice for straightforward listings — condos, townhomes, and homes where clean, bright photos are the whole job.
Premium — $425 (Most Popular)
Everything in Essentials, plus drone aerial photos and virtual twilight. Booked a la carte, those three services would total $475 — the package saves $50 and covers the angles buyers respond to most: bright interiors, aerial context, and a golden-hour hero shot. This is the most popular choice among agents we work with in Port St. Lucie.
Luxury — $699
Everything in Premium, plus a cinematic video walkthrough and one virtual staging image. Built for high-end listings in markets like Stuart and Vero Beach, where the marketing package needs to match the property.
| Package | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $250 | Standard Photography |
| Premium ★ | $425 | Standard Photography, Virtual Twilight, Drone Photos |
| Showcase | $499 | Standard Photography, Drone Photos, Virtual Twilight, Zillow 3D Tour |
| Luxury | $699 | Standard Photography, Virtual Twilight, Drone Photos, Cinematic Video Walkthrough, Zillow 3D Tour, 1 Virtual Staging Image |
| Listing Partner Retainer | $1450/mo | Up to 4 listings per month, each shot as a Premium package (~15% off) |
What Drives the Cost of a Real Estate Shoot?
Four factors determine what you'll actually pay:
- Square footage. Base pricing covers homes up to 2,500 sq ft. Larger homes add $25 per additional 1,000 sq ft — so a 4,500 sq ft estate adds $50 to any service or package. Bigger homes take longer to shoot and produce more images to edit.
- Add-on services. Drone aerials ($100), twilight images ($125-$200), video ($250), floor plans ($75), and virtual staging ($45/image) each expand the marketing package — and the price.
- Bundling. Packages price below the sum of their parts. Premium at $425 versus $475 a la carte is the clearest example.
- Volume. Agents with consistent listing flow can move to the Listing Partner Retainer — $1,450/month for up to 4 listings, each shot at the Premium level, working out to roughly 15% off individual booking.
Is Professional Photography Worth the Cost for an Agent?
Think of it as a percentage of the commission, not a standalone expense. On a typical Treasure Coast listing, a $425 Premium package is a small fraction of the gross commission — and the photos are the single asset that touches every part of the marketing: MLS, syndication sites, social posts, print flyers, and email campaigns. Listings compete visually before they compete on anything else; the first showing now happens on a phone screen.
Professional photography also compounds for the agent, not just the listing. Consistent, polished marketing photos become part of your listing presentation — evidence for the next seller that their home will be marketed seriously.
What's Included in Every Quality Pixels Shoot?
- Professional HDR editing on every image — no raw, unprocessed files
- MLS-ready sizing and formatting, ready for direct upload
- Delivery within 24-48 hours of the shoot
- An FAA Part 107 licensed pilot on any booking that includes drone work
Does Pricing Change by City on the Treasure Coast?
No. Quality Pixels charges the same transparent rates across the entire service area — Jensen Beach, Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, Stuart, Jupiter, and Vero Beach. A Premium package is $425 whether the listing is a condo near the Fort Pierce marina or a golf-course home in PGA Village. The only variable that moves the number is the size of the home itself, so agents can quote marketing costs to sellers before ever booking.
That consistency matters for teams working multiple markets. If your listings span two or three Treasure Coast cities, your per-listing photography budget stays identical everywhere — which makes the monthly retainer math straightforward for brokerages planning marketing spend across an entire pipeline.
How Do Rush Delivery and Larger Homes Affect the Price?
Two situations add cost beyond the base menu. First, square footage: a 3,800 sq ft home adds $50 to any package (two increments of $25 per 1,000 sq ft over the 2,500 sq ft base). Second, turnaround: standard delivery is 24-48 hours, and rush delivery is available on request for an additional fee — worth confirming by phone before booking if a listing needs to go live same-day. Neither adjustment is hidden; both are quoted up front so there are no surprises on the invoice.
Booking works the same way for every service level: choose your services online at book.qualitypixels.co, pick a date and time, and confirm in minutes. Shoots are typically scheduled within a few days of the request, with weekend and twilight slots best reserved 3-5 days ahead during peak listing season.
Do New Clients Get a Discount?
Yes — new clients receive 15% off their first listing. The discount applies to any a la carte service or package (it does not stack with the Listing Partner Retainer, which is already discounted pricing). For a first-time Premium booking, that brings $425 down to about $361 — a low-risk way to see how professional photography changes your listing's performance.
The Bottom Line on Pricing
Budget $250 for clean, professional listing photos; $425 for the Premium package most agents choose; and $699 for the full Luxury treatment on high-end properties. Add $25 per 1,000 sq ft above 2,500, and take 15% off your first booking as a new client. Every option delivers edited, MLS-ready files within 24-48 hours.
More questions about pricing, scheduling, or square footage? Our FAQ covers the details, or view the full menu on our services page.
