PRICING & BOOKING

Work With Varun Chauhan

Award-winning photographer and director based in Vancouver, Varun Chauhan offers bespoke visual storytelling for fashion, commercial, advertising, editorial, and lifestyle clients.

Every project is unique — and so is the pricing. While most campaigns are custom-quoted, the guide below offers a general sense of starting points and common structures.

✦ CREATIVE FEE / DAY RATE

This covers creative direction, on-set execution, pre-production meetings, and basic shot planning.

ScopeFee (CAD)

Half-Day (Up to 4 hours) - $2,500 - $5,000

Full Day (Up to 8 hours) - $5,000 - $10,000

Overtime (per hour) - $500/hr (min)

The final quote may vary based on complexity, location, and production needs.

✦ USAGE & LICENSING

Usage fees apply in addition to the creative fee. They are based on how and where the images will be used (e.g., web, print, out-of-home, globally, etc.).

Media TypeDurationRegionFee Range (CAD)

Digital (Web, Social)1 yearCanada $1,500 – $3,000

Print Campaigns (Magazines, Posters)1 yearCanada $4,000 – $7,000

Out-of-Home (Billboards, Transit Ads)1 yearCanada $8,000 – $15,000

Full Buyout (All media, unlimited duration) PerpetualGlobal $25,000 – $75,000+

Custom licensing packages can be created based on your campaign’s scale and distribution.

✦ POST-PRODUCTION

ServiceFee

Image Selection + Standard Retouch (per image) $100

High-End Retouching (Fashion, Skin, Composite Work) $200 – $400 per image

Full Campaign Post-ProductionQuoted per project

Turnaround: 7–10 business days after the shoot, depending on the scope.

✦ PRODUCTION SUPPORT (Add-Ons)

If your campaign requires full-scale production, we can provide or coordinate:

Role / ItemTypical Range

Assistant / Digital Tech $400 – $600 per day

Hair & Makeup Artist $500 – $800

Wardrobe/Fashion Stylist $600 – $1,000

Set Designer or Prop StylistCustom quote

Studio or Location RentalAt cost (varies)

Equipment Rental (if needed)At cost (varies)

These costs will be detailed clearly in your custom quote.

✦ BOOKING TERMS

A 50% deposit is required to confirm the booking.

Travel, accommodation, and per diems (if applicable) are billed separately.

Rush fees apply for urgent turnaround requests.

Client is responsible for obtaining necessary location permits or usage rights unless arranged otherwise.

✦ REQUEST A CUSTOM QUOTE

Every project begins with a conversation. Whether you’re a creative agency, fashion label, or lifestyle brand — I’d love to hear about your vision.