Pricing
Clear pricing. No surprises.
Silver Thread Media Group prices projects around a simple principle: know the cost before the work begins. Below are the standard rate structures for audio engineering, video, and photography — every project can also be quoted as a fixed project rate ahead of time upon request.
Sound engineering
Sound engineering day rates.
| Engagement Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Venue Rate | $250–$400/day |
| Tour Rate | $350–$600/day |
| Commercial Rate | $500–$1,250/day |
Photo & video
Photography & videography day rates.
| Package | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter Day (minimum) | 4 hrs / 10 photos | $300 |
| Half Day | 6 hrs / 21 photos | $500 |
| Full Day | 10 hrs / 42 photos | $900–$1,250 |
Short Form Video Add-On
$300 (small business/musicians) · $500 (hotel/travel/corporate event recap) · $800 (large business)
Additional Photos
+$50 per photo
Rush Edit
1.5x multiplier
Additional Revision (outside contract)
+$200
Out-of-County Travel
Outside Marin or Petaluma — $0.67/mile + tolls
Monthly content
Monthly content packages for businesses.
Starter
$500/mo
- 1 Reel/week (under 1 min)
- 20 lifestyle images/month
- 1-hour monthly meeting
- 1 free rush order/month
Growth
$1,250/mo
- 3 Reels/week
- 35 lifestyle images/month
- 1-hour monthly meeting
- 1 free rush order/month
Pro
$1,850/mo
- 5 Reels/week
- 45 lifestyle images/month
- 1-hour monthly meeting
- 2 free rush orders/month
Premium
$3,000/mo
- 7 Reels/week
- 1 long-form video/month (8–15 min, YouTube-ready)
- 50 lifestyle images/month
- 1-hour monthly meeting
- 2 free rush orders/month
Consulting & editing
Consulting & editing rates.
- Consulting: $150/hour or a flat project fee (to be determined per project)
- Editing (photo/video): $50/hour
- Video Editing (flat rate by runtime): $150 for 8 min · $250 for 15 min · $650 for 30 min
- Turnaround: editing typically takes 2 weeks; first draft delivered within 10 days
- Late Fees: +5% per week over agreed timeline (rounded up)
Do you offer fixed project rates instead of hourly/day rates?
Yes — fixed project rates are the preferred structure and can be arranged ahead of time for most bookings.
What if I need faster turnaround than the standard 2 weeks?
Rush editing is available at a 1.5x rate multiplier.
Do you travel outside Marin or Petaluma?
Yes, with an out-of-county travel fee of $0.67/mile plus any tolls.
Is there a discount for repeat clients?
Yes — returning clients and ministry clients receive a 10% discount after three bookings.
Get a quote
Ready to get an exact quote?
Every project is different — book a discovery call to get a fixed quote based on your specific event, shoot, or content needs.