“Nvar does incredible work. All the photos he's done for me have been amazingly high quality — he's very efficient and skilled. I cannot recommend Nvar enough. You will not be disappointed.”
Mark Jareo
Google Review · Portrait Client
Investment
Built to Last.
Priced to Make Sense.
Every project is scoped clearly and delivered on time. No hidden fees, no surprise add-ons. Investment details are tailored to your specific scope — share what you have in mind on a free consultation and we’ll send a transparent line-item proposal. Travel within Lincoln and Omaha is always included.
What You’re Investing In
The Work Behind the Work
NVAR Studios isn’t a discount-plus-craft shop and it isn’t a luxury price tag without the substance to match. The pricing reflects four specific things: the gear that captures your images, the systems that protect them, the operator who shoots and edits every frame personally, and the standards we hold the final delivery to. Here’s what that actually means.
01 — Equipment
Cinema-grade hardware, not hobby kit.
Sony A7 IV (33MP, full-frame, dual SD/CFexpress) and Sony A7S III (4K 120fps low-light specialist) running as a primary-plus-backup body pair on every shoot. Full professional lighting kit. Atomos monitoring on video work. Tethered capture for studio sessions where the client needs to approve frames live.
02 — Ownership
One name on every frame.
Nvar is the lead photographer on every shoot — the same person you spoke to in consultation shows up on the day, edits the gallery, and signs every delivery email. Strategy, retouching, and the creative direction stay in-house with him end to end; vetted second shooters are brought in only for multi-camera weddings or large commercial sets. You always know exactly who is responsible for the work — because it's the founder.
03 — Post-Production
Manually graded. Not preset-batched.
Every selected frame is color-graded in our in-house NVAR profile in Lightroom Classic + Photoshop — not a bought Instagram preset slammed across the gallery in thirty seconds. Skin tones held consistent across mixed lighting. Editorial-quality retouching available on headshots and brand portraits. The look stays cohesive across the entire delivery.
04 — Delivery Standards
Written into the contract. Not vibes.
2-week color-graded gallery delivery in every wedding contract. Same-week for portraits and headshots. Online sneak peeks within 48 hours of every wedding. Private password-protected galleries hosted for a year minimum. Print release and full-resolution files included on every package. All raw + edited files retained on our backup storage for three years — insurance against client drive failures.
What Most Photographers Skip
The details that don’tget itemized — but should.
These are the things that don’t show up on a competitor’s quote sheet because they’re assumed. They shouldn’t be. Every one of them is in writing on every NVAR Studios contract.
Pre-shoot scouting + shot list
For weddings and commercial work, we walk the venue (or virtually scout it) and build the shot list with you before the day. No improvising on the clock.
48-hour sneak peek for weddings
8-10 finished frames sent within 48 hours of every wedding so you have something to share while waiting on the full gallery.
Commercial license written in
Print release, advertising license, and marketing rights are included on every package — not unlocked through a separate fee.
Full RAW + edited file retention
We hold your raw + edited files on backup storage for three years. If your drive dies in year two, we still have your wedding.
Photo + video from one team
Stills and cinematic video captured together on the same day — one crew, one consistent look, one invoice, no vendors competing for the same shot.
Direct-to-photographer communication
You email Nvar. Nvar replies. No account managers, no junior coordinator filtering the conversation.
Multi-photographer scaling on demand
For weddings or commercial sets that need 2-3 cameras simultaneously, vetted second shooters are added with full agreement transparency.
Editorial-grade retouching on portraits
Headshots and brand portraits receive frame-by-frame retouching — not the auto-skin-smooth slider that most studios call "edited."
Featured · Monthly Retainer
Content Retainer
The most efficient way to keep your brand publishing high-end content consistently. Built for Lincoln businesses who want an in-house content team's output without the in-house cost.
Starter
$1,500/mo
For local businesses building consistent presence.
- 2 shoots per month
- 4 short-form videos (Reels/TikTok)
- Monthly content strategy call
- 40+ photos per month
- Same-day delivery on time-sensitive content
Most Booked
Growth
$2,500/mo
The Capital Cigar tier — our most-booked retainer.
- 4 shoots per month
- 8 short-form videos
- 2 long-form video pieces
- 80+ photos per month
- Bi-weekly strategy + scripting call
- 90-day content roadmap
Brand
$4,500/mo
For brands needing full creative-team output.
- 6 shoots per month
- 12 short-form videos
- 4 long-form pieces
- Creative direction + shot list per shoot
- Weekly strategy meeting
- 200+ photos per month
- Priority delivery
Pricing for retainers is tailored to your scope and content cadence. Book a consultation for a transparent line-item proposal.
Weddings
Wedding Collections
Documentary, editorial wedding coverage. Every package includes full color-graded gallery, private online delivery, and print release.
Essential
$1,800
Short-coverage weddings, elopements, and courthouse ceremonies. Best for couples with a tight ceremony-only timeline.
- 4 hours of coverage
- 250+ edited photos
- Private online gallery (1 year)
- Print release · full resolution files
- 3-week delivery
Most Booked
Signature
$2,800
Full-day Nebraska wedding coverage — the most-booked package and our standard recommendation for traditional weddings.
- 8 hours of coverage
- 600+ edited photos
- Second shooter included
- Engagement session (1 hr)
- Private gallery + heirloom USB
- Online sneak peek within 48 hours
- 2-week delivery
Heirloom
$4,200
Multi-day, cultural, destination, and luxury weddings. Includes a fine-art album and full editorial coverage from rehearsal through brunch.
- Up to 12 hours of coverage
- 800+ edited photos
- Two photographers
- Engagement + rehearsal-dinner shoots
- Designed fine-art album (10×10, 30 spreads)
- All raw + edited files
- Priority editing (1-week delivery)
Every wedding collections project is scoped to your specifics. Book a free consultation for a transparent line-item proposal.
Couples & Engagement
Couples Sessions
For engagements, anniversaries, save-the-dates, or no occasion at all. Built to feel easy.
The Hour
$300
One location, one hour, real photos.
- 1 hour of coverage
- 40+ edited photos
- Choice of location in Lincoln area
- Same-week delivery
- Private online gallery
Most Booked
Two-Look
$500
Two locations or two outfit changes.
- 90 minutes of coverage
- 60+ edited photos
- Up to two locations or outfit changes
- Same-week delivery
- Private online gallery
Engagement Story
$750
For couples building toward a wedding.
- 2 hours of coverage
- 80+ edited photos
- Two locations + outfit changes
- Save-the-date design template included
- Priority editing
- Counts as engagement session toward wedding packages
Every couples sessions project is scoped to your specifics. Book a free consultation for a transparent line-item proposal.
Graduations
Graduation & Senior Sessions
Cap-and-gown, campus locations, family group shots. Built to be framed and remembered.
Solo
$250
The standard graduation session.
- 1 hour of coverage
- 25+ edited photos
- 2 outfit changes
- On-campus or location of choice
- Same-week delivery
Most Booked
Family
$400
Includes family group portraits.
- 90 minutes of coverage
- 40+ edited photos
- 2 outfit changes
- Family group shots included
- Same-week delivery
- Print-ready graduation announcement design
Every graduation & senior sessions project is scoped to your specifics. Book a free consultation for a transparent line-item proposal.
Headshots & Portraits
Professional Headshots
Executive, personal-brand, and team headshots in our Lincoln studio or on-location.
The Quick One
$200
For LinkedIn, profile pics, single-look needs.
- 30-minute session
- 10 color-graded selects
- One look / one background
- Same-week delivery
- High-resolution + web-optimized files
Most Booked
Brand Portrait
$450
For founders, speakers, and personal brands.
- 60-minute session
- 25+ color-graded selects
- Two looks / two backgrounds
- On-location or studio
- Same-week delivery
Team / Group
From $600
For firms, agencies, and team rosters.
- Up to 90 minutes on-site
- 15+ selects per person
- Consistent lighting + composition across team
- Volume pricing past 5 people
- One-week delivery
Every professional headshots project is scoped to your specifics. Book a free consultation for a transparent line-item proposal.
Commercial & Brand
Commercial Photography
Product, lifestyle, brand identity work for businesses in Lincoln and across Nebraska.
Half Day
$600
For focused single-deliverable shoots.
- 4 hours of coverage
- One location
- Color-graded gallery (40+ images)
- Commercial license
- 2-week delivery
Most Booked
Full Day
$1,100
For multi-location or multi-product campaigns.
- 8 hours of coverage
- Multiple locations
- Color-graded gallery (100+ images)
- Commercial license
- Pre-production planning call
- 2-week delivery
Multi-Day Campaign
From $2,500
For full brand campaigns and look-books.
- 2+ shoot days
- Creative direction + shot list
- Color-graded gallery (200+ images)
- Commercial license
- Optional video add-on
Every commercial photography project is scoped to your specifics. Book a free consultation for a transparent line-item proposal.
Real Estate
Listing Photography
For Lincoln agents and brokers. HDR, MLS-ready, fast turnaround.
Standard
$175
Up to 2,500 sq ft.
- 25+ HDR-corrected images
- MLS-ready output
- 24-hour delivery
- Interior + exterior
Most Booked
Premium
$275
2,500 – 4,500 sq ft.
- 40+ HDR-corrected images
- Twilight exterior add-on
- MLS + web-optimized output
- 24-hour delivery
Luxury
$450+
4,500+ sq ft or high-end listings.
- 60+ HDR images
- Twilight exterior shots
- Walkthrough video
- 24–48 hour delivery
Every listing photography project is scoped to your specifics. Book a free consultation for a transparent line-item proposal.
Studio Work
Studio & Editorial Sessions
Controlled-environment shoots for editorial portraits, product, and brand campaigns.
Portrait
$400
Single-look editorial portrait session.
- 1 hour studio time
- 15+ edited portraits
- One background / one look
- Same-week delivery
Most Booked
Editorial
$900
Multi-look or featured-creator session.
- 3 hours studio time
- 40+ edited portraits
- Up to 3 looks / 3 backgrounds
- Light styling guidance
- One-week delivery
Product / Look-book
From $1,200
For e-commerce brands and product lines.
- 4–6 hours studio time
- Up to 30 products (single-angle)
- White + lifestyle backgrounds
- Color-corrected, e-commerce ready
- Two-week delivery
Every studio & editorial sessions project is scoped to your specifics. Book a free consultation for a transparent line-item proposal.
Pricing FAQ
Straight answers on cost
How much does photography cost in Lincoln, NE?
Published starting rates at NVAR Studios: headshots from $200, real estate from $175, graduation portraits from $250, couples sessions from $300, studio sessions from $400, corporate events from $500, commercial shoots from $600 per half day, weddings from $1,800, and monthly content retainers from $1,500/month. Every package is line-itemed before you commit.
Is travel included in the price?
Travel inside the Lincoln and Omaha metro is always included — no mileage fees, no surcharges. Destination work is quoted transparently at cost.
Can we get photo and video together on the same day?
Yes — stills and cinematic video are captured together by one team on most packages: one crew, one consistent look, one invoice.
What if none of the packages fit our project?
Then we build one that does. A free 30-minute consultation ends with a transparent line-item proposal scoped to your exact project — no pressure, no obligation.
Want the deeper background on how we work? See our process — or, for businesses, how we partner with local companies.
From Our Clients
What it's like to work with us
“Nvar Studios exceeded my expectations. Nvar did an excellent job with our private family and spring photo session. From start to finish, the experience was professional, organized, and stress-free, and everything was completed on time.”
Luis Villamonte
Google Review · Family Session
“Nvar has a great eye for capturing your essence in his photos. Great to work with and to converse with. Absolutely recommend working with him.”
David Boardman
Google Review · Portrait Client
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