Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does photographing a house cost?

    Photographing a house with Lackner Photography is priced at $300 per hour with Marissa and $350 per hour with Justin, plus applicable sales tax. This hourly rate includes travel within 30 minutes of our office and basic editing services. Each real estate service has a minimum charge, which is outlined in the respective service descriptions.

    Several factors can influence the total shoot time and overall cost, including:

    • The size of the home

    • The preparedness level of the realtor or owner

    • The number of photos or shots requested

    • The amount of time spent directing on site

    These variables impact the duration of the shoot and thus the final pricing. For a precise estimate, please review the minimum charges listed for each service or contact us directly to discuss your specific requirements.

  • Do you offer non-real estate photography?

    We certainly do! Both Justin and Marissa bring unique specialties beyond real estate photography. Whether your project involves commercial, event, nonprofit, or other photography needs, please email us with the details. Each non-real estate photography service is customized with a quote tailored specifically to your project requirements. We look forward to collaborating with you!

  • When can you expect to receive photos?

    All real estate photography services are delivered by 5 PM on the following business day. If you require same-day delivery, please select the “rush shoot” option when booking your services through our scheduling app.

    For event and commercial projects, delivery timelines are determined on a case-by-case basis, depending on the project’s scope and the client’s specific needs.

  • What communities do we service?

    Anywhere! Literally anywhere, though of course the cost for doing work anywhere can greatly vary. Our standard area of operation includes Madison and many of the surrounding communities. Those communities include but are not limited to:

    • Madison

    • Monona

    • McFarland

    • Cottage Grove

    • Sun Prairie

    • Waunakee

    • Marshall

    • Stoughton

    • Oregon

    • New Glarus

    • Fitchburg

    • Middleton

    • Verona

    • Cross Plains

    • Mount Horeb

    • And more!

    There is a charge per minute after the first 30 minutes of travel time. For travel times exceeding an hour, we’ll create a customized quote tailored specifically for your shoot.

  • Do we offer drone photography?

    Yes, we do! Justin is a FAA Certified drone photographer who can deliver high-quality aerial still photos and video footage tailored to your project’s needs. Whether it's real estate or commercial properties our drone imaging services provide a unique perspective to showcase your property with precision and professionalism.

  • Do we offer VR or 3D tours for real estate listings?

    Yes, we do! Both the Zillow 3D Interactive tours and the Matterport 3D tours serve as immersive VR (virtual reality) experiences. Between the two, we prefer the Zillow tours for their ease of use for end users, the boost they provide to search results, and their low cost to complete. If you have a client insisting on a Matterport tour, we can also provide a custom quote for those services.