Behind-the-scenes production photography is $700 for a half day of up to four hours and $1,200 for a full day of up to eight hours. A full day with 15–20 priority selects delivered inside 24 hours is $1,400. All packages include a production-use licence covering EPK, press, social media and production marketing.
Set etiquette matters more than anything else.
Unit Stills & Behind-the-Scenes Photography for film and television productions, music videos, recording sessions, commercial shoots, advertising campaigns and creative projects — in Vancouver, across British Columbia and throughout Canada.
I work around the production without interrupting it, documenting the crew, the talent, the process and the atmosphere that never makes it into the final cut.
Behind-the-Scenes: crew, process, working environment, candid moments and production atmosphere — for social, promotion and production archives.
Unit Stills: production stills of cast, scenes, characters and key moments — for publicity, press, EPK and marketing.
Production photography pricing
Half day
BTS Half Day
$700 up to 4 hours- Up to 4 consecutive hours
- Production, crew and talent coverage
- Production-use licence
- Delivery in 3–5 business days
Full day
BTS Full Day
$1,200 up to 8 hours- Up to 8 consecutive hours
- Crew, talent, set and process
- Production-use licence
- Delivery in 5 business days
Fast turnaround
Full Day + Priority Selects
$1,400 up to 8 hours- Everything in the Full Day package
- 15–20 edited priority images within 24 hours
Add-ons: additional hour $175 · 24-hour priority selection $175 · advanced retouching $95/hr. Travel and accommodation may apply outside the Vancouver area. Custom project and day rates available for larger productions.
Final delivery includes professionally selected and edited high-resolution images. RAW and unedited files are not included unless specifically agreed as part of a commercial production arrangement.
Frequently asked
What does a BTS photographer do on set?
A behind-the-scenes or unit stills photographer documents the production itself — crew at work, talent between takes, the set, the equipment and the atmosphere. The images are used for EPKs, press kits, social media and production marketing.
How much does BTS photography cost in Vancouver?
$700 for a half day and $1,200 for a full day, which sits within the standard range for professional unit stills work on independent and mid-budget productions.
Can we get images the same day?
The Full Day + Priority Selects package delivers 15–20 finished images within 24 hours, with the complete gallery following in five business days.