Updated September 2026
The short answer: Kanyon Studio photographs San Diego listings up to 2,500 sq ft for a flat $325, with next-day delivery and no minimum property size. Over 2,500 sq ft is a custom quote based on property size and scope. Add-ons are published too: drone aerials +$150 and virtual staging at $35 per photo. One rate, same deliverables every time, anywhere in San Diego County.
What the $325 covers
- Interior and exterior stills of the whole property
- Professional lighting, color correction, and editing
- An MLS-ready gallery sized for the listing platforms
- Next-day delivery so the listing goes live on schedule
- Unedited originals alongside the finished set
Add-ons, priced up front
- Drone aerials, +$150. Flown by an FAA Part 107 licensed pilot on the same visit, so there is no second appointment. A listing with aerials is $475 total.
- Virtual staging, $35 per photo. Labeled as staged on delivery.
- Twilight, $150. One finished twilight hero image, shot on a separate dusk visit.
- Properties over 2,500 sq ft are a custom quote based on property size and scope.
AB 723 and edited listing photos
Since January 1, 2026, California's AB 723 requires disclosure when listing photos are digitally altered. Kanyon Studio delivers unedited originals with every shoot and labels any virtually staged image, so agents have what they need on file. Read the AB 723 guide for San Diego agents.
What moves the price
- Property size. The flat rate covers homes up to 2,500 sq ft. A 1,200 square foot condo and a 5,000 square foot estate are different shoots, so anything over 2,500 sq ft is quoted on size and scope.
- Occupied versus staged. Cluttered homes take longer to shoot and edit cleanly. The listing prep checklist covers what to do before the shoot.
- Turnaround. Next-day is standard. Same-day rush is available on request.
For agents
Agents who use one photographer on every listing build a recognizable look that wins listing appointments. At a flat $325, trying it on the next listing is an easy call. See the full real estate photography service or book a listing shoot.
Frequently asked questions
How much does real estate photography cost in San Diego?
Kanyon Studio charges a flat $325 per listing for properties up to 2,500 sq ft, including interior and exterior stills, editing, an MLS-ready gallery, and next-day delivery. There is no minimum property size, and over 2,500 sq ft is a custom quote based on property size and scope.
How much are drone photos for a listing?
$150 added to a listing shoot, flown on the same visit by a Part 107 licensed pilot. A standalone aerial-only session is $450.
How fast do I get the photos?
Next day is standard for every listing. Same-day rush is available on request.
Do you serve all of San Diego County?
Yes. La Jolla, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Coronado, Point Loma, Oceanside, and every neighborhood in between, with no travel surcharge.
Do you photograph Airbnb and vacation rentals?
Yes. Short-term rental shoots are the same flat $325 up to 2,500 sq ft and are cropped for the booking platforms rather than the MLS.
