For an event in Cannes, budget from €800 for a half-day corporate shoot, €1,800 to €1,900 excl. VAT for a day at a trade show or a party during the Film Festival, and €12,000 to €60,000 excl. VAT for full coverage of a major event with a dedicated photographer and videographer. The final price depends mainly on duration, video, delivery times and usage rights.
Here are our Cannes team’s 2026 rates, event by event, and what makes them vary.
Prices at a glance
| Service | Indicative price | What’s included |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate coverage, half day | from €800 | One photographer: seminar, conference, portraits or company party |
| Evening during the Cannes Film Festival | from €1,900 excl. VAT | One red carpet and the after-party, 50 retouched HD photos, express delivery within 6 hours, one-year web and social media rights |
| Day at a trade show (TFWA, Monaco Yacht Show) | from €1,900 excl. VAT | One photographer, stand and packshots or yacht at the quay, 60 retouched HD photos, delivery within 24 hours |
| Day at the Cannes Yachting Festival | from €1,800 excl. VAT | One photographer, stand and boat at the quay, 60 retouched HD photos, delivery within 24 hours |
| Photo and video press day (Festival) | from €3,500 excl. VAT | Photographer and videographer, next-day delivery, unlimited usage rights |
| Filming day at Cannes Lions | from €4,500 excl. VAT | Filmed panel and portraits |
| Event film or aftermovie | from €1,500 with a light setup, €5,000 to €20,000 for a full production | Filming, editing, colour grading, social media versions |
For Cannes’ major events, we also offer packages covering the whole event with a dedicated team:
- Cannes Film Festival, 12 days: €18,000 to €60,000 excl. VAT
- Cannes Lions, 5 days: €25,000 to €80,000 excl. VAT
- TFWA World Exhibition, 5 days: €15,000 to €35,000 excl. VAT
- Monaco Yacht Show, 4 days: €12,000 to €30,000 excl. VAT
- Cannes Yachting Festival, 6 days: €14,000 to €28,000 excl. VAT
What affects the price
Length of coverage. A half day, a full day or several days in a row require different planning. At a trade show or festival, a package for the whole event costs less than booking days one by one.
Photo only, or photo and video. Adding a videographer, a drone or a same-evening edit changes the budget. It is often the best investment: the same moments serve the press, your website and social media.
Delivery times. A selection sent within the hour for the press, or posted live on Instagram, needs a retoucher on site. Coverage delivered within 48 hours costs less than same-evening express delivery.
Usage rights. Photos for your website and social media for one year are not priced like unlimited rights including advertising. Mention it in your quote request.
Timing. During the Film Festival, Cannes Lions or the September boat shows, crews are booked weeks ahead. Booking early secures the team you want at the quoted price.
Delivery times
- Corporate event: first selected photos within 2 hours, full coverage within 48 hours
- Festival red carpet: retouched photos in under an hour
- Trade shows: retouched selection within 24 hours, edited video the next day
- Event film or aftermovie: 48 to 72 hours
Freelance photographer or agency?
A freelance photographer can cost less for a simple evening. An agency becomes the better option as soon as you need several people, video, fast delivery or a backup plan if something goes wrong. We compare both in our guide freelance photographer or agency for a corporate event.
Getting an accurate quote
For an accurate quote first time, tell us:
- the date, venue and timings
- the key moments to cover (arrivals, speeches, awards, party)
- photo only, or photo and video
- the delivery time you need
- how the images will be used: website, social media, press, advertising
We reply within 24 business hours with a detailed quote. See also our corporate photographer quote guide and our event photographer in Cannes page.
An event in Cannes or on the French Riviera?
Tell us about your project and receive a detailed quote within 24 business hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is an event photographer’s hourly rate in Cannes?
We work by the half day or day rather than by the hour: preparation, travel and retouching are included in the package. A half-day corporate shoot starts at €800.
How much does a photographer cost for an evening during the Cannes Film Festival?
From €1,900 excl. VAT for one red carpet and the after-party, with 50 retouched photos delivered within 6 hours. The price rises with video, the number of events and usage rights.
How far ahead should I book?
For the Film Festival, Cannes Lions and the September boat shows, as soon as your dates are confirmed: Cannes crews are in high demand at those times. Off-season, a few weeks is usually enough.
