Manchester · Est. from 20 Years of Commercial Experience

Yes, there are actual prices on this page.

No "contact us for a quote" dead ends. No vague day rates that mean nothing without context. Just honest numbers, clear deliverables, and enough information to know whether I'm the right fit before you pick up the phone.

MANCHESTEr & NORTH WEST FREELANCE VIDEO

No jargon. No hidden extras.

Most people want to know if you're in their ballpark before they pick up the phone. Fair enough. Here's what things actually cost- and what changes the number. No faff, just the information you need.

PROJECTS START FROM

£ 400

Most projects land between £400 and £2,500. It depends on how long the shoot is, what you need out of post-production, and how many deliverables you're after. Bigger jobs get their own quote.

What things typically cost

Your quote is based on your brief

Social Media Content

Multi camera setup, full of colour grade, audio polish. Six short form clips cut from each session so your podcast does more than sit on Spotify. Record regularly? Ask about repeat session rates.

FROM

£ 500

per episode

Testimonial & Interview Video

Half a day, one to three subjects, one finished video. Titles, branded and card the works. Exactly the kind of thing that belongs on your website, in your proposals and on Linkedin-and usually isn't there.

FROM

£ 450

per project

Monthly Retainer

Two shoot days a month. Priority scheduling, guaranteed turn around, here videos, social curs and a long form piece each quarter. The most sensible way to stay consistent without reinventing the heel very time.

FROM

£ 1,400

per month

Always included. No asterisks.

01

A proper conversation first

Every project starts with a call. What do you actually need? Who's it for? What does good look like? No brief, no shoot. Simple as that.

02

A proper edit

Colour grading, audio and licensed music come as standard. You won't be invoiced separately for the basics. That would be annoying. I agree.

03

Revisions

Every project includes at least one round of revisions. The goal is a final cut you're actually happy with - not just one that's been delivered.

04

A decent turnaround

Most projects land with you within 10 working days. Would it faster? Ask when you get in touch and I'll see what I can do.

What moves the number up or down

How long the finished video needs to be
Number of shoot days or hours on location
Travel - anything outside Greater Manchester may add a bit
How many formats you need (landscape, vertical, square)
Motion graphics, animations or custom titles
Rush jobs - under 5 working days costs more. Fair warning.
Number of people being interviewed or filmed
Extra rounds of revisions beyond what's included

Things people usually ask

Day rate or project rate - which is it?

Depends on the job. Straightforward projects get a flat project price. Bigger, more open-ended shoots are easier to quote on a day rate. Either way, you'll know the approach before anything is agreed

Day rate or project rate - which is it?

Depends on the job. Straightforward projects get a flat project price. Bigger, more open-ended shoots are easier to quote on a day rate. Either way, you'll know the approach before anything is agreed

How does payment work?

50% deposit to confirm the booking, remainder on delivery. Retener clients are invoiced monthly in advance. No surprises

Are these prices including VAT?

No-all prices shown are -VAT VAT will be added to your invoice where i: applies.

Do you come to me, or do I come to you?

I come to you. Manchester and the North West is my patch Further afield is doable- mileage and any accommodation gets agreed up'rant, not ballad on afterwards.

Tell me what you're working on.

I'll come back with a clear quote. Usually within 48 hours. No obligation, no hard sell.
Or email directly: studio@bentleystudios.co.uk · +44 7922 287702 · Response within 48 hours.
MONTHLY VIDEO RETAINER MANCHESTER & NORTHWEST

Good video, every month. Without the reinvention.Without the reinvention.

Most businesses know they need video. The bit that falls apart is doing it consistently. A retainer fixes that. You run your business. I turn up, shoot, edit and deliver - same time every month, no briefing from scratch, no chasing.

What things typically cost

Your quote is based on your brief

Save -15% vs. day rate

Content Essentials

One day a month. Enough to stay visible, keep things looking good and stop the content drought. Good starting point if you've not done this before.

1 full shoot day per month
1 hero video (60-90 sec)
4 short-form social cuts (Reels/ Tik Tok / LinkedIn)
Colour grading & music included
1 round of revisions
Files delivered within 10 working days
3-month minimum commitment

Save -20% vs. day rate

brand & social

Two days a month- the sweet spot. Enough for proper brand content and a steady stream of social video. Most clients end up here. There's a reason for that.

2 full shoot days per month
Colour grading, music & basic motion graphics
2 hero videos (60-90 sec each)
2 rounds of revisions
8 short-form social cuts
Files delivered within 8 working days
1 long-form piece per quarter (3-5 min)
Priority scheduling
3-month minimum commitment
MOST POPULAR

Save -15% vs. day rate

Podcast & Content

Built for podcasters. Record it, I edit it, cut the clips, sort the thumbnails. Your podcast stops sitting on Spotify and starts doing something on social too.

Up to 2 podcast recording sessions/month
Colour grading & audio polish included
Full multi-camera edit per episode
2 rounds of revisions
6 short-form social clips per session
Files delivered within 7 working days
Thumbnail image per episode
3-month minimum commitment

consistent. smarter. better value

01

Showing up is half the job

Businesses that post video regularly build trust faster than those who disappear for three months and then do a big push. A retainer keeps you in front of people without the constant effort of managing shoots one at a time.

02

The brief gets shorter

After the first month, I know your brand, your team and what good looks like for you. The work gets sharper. The back-and-forth gets less. That's worth something.

03

It costs less than you think

Retainer clients get a better effective rate than one-off bookings and guaranteed availability. Booking two days a month ad- hoc costs more and leaves you without a slot when you need one

THINGS PEOPLE USUALLY ASK

Good to know.

Can I change what's included?

Yes. These packages are a starting point, not a straitjacket. More editing time, fewer shoot days, different deliverable formats-get in touch and fil put something together that actually fits.

What if I need to pause?

After the initial three months, retainers roll monthly with 30 days' notice to pause or cancel. Things come up. I get it. I always try to be flexible

Where do you shoot?

Manchester and the North West is my patch-Salford, Stockport, Bolton, Liverpool and everywhere in between. Further afield is doable, mileage charged at a standard rate.

Do unused shoot days carry over?

They don't roll over, but give me enough notice and reschedule within the same month. I'd rather you use the time then lose it.

How do I get started?

Drop me a message. Well have a quick call make sure the right package fits, and take it from there. Not ready to commit yet? I can quote a one-off shoot first. no pressure.

Packages include post-production as specified. Additional deliverables quoted separately. Based in Manchester-serving the North West and beyond.

Tell me what you're working on.

I'll come back with a clear quote. Usually within 48 hours. No obligation, no hard sell.
Or email directly: studio@bentleystudios.co.uk · +44 7922 287702 · Response within 48 hours.
Photography Pricing

Session-Based. Transparent. No Surprises on Invoice Day.No hidden extras.

Commercial photography priced by session — half-day for focused briefs, full-day for larger productions. All sessions include professional lighting, direction and edited selects. What you see below is what you pay.

PROJECTS START FROM

£ 400

Most projects land between £400 and £2,500. It depends on how long the shoot is, what you need out of post-production, and how many deliverables you're after. Bigger jobs got their own quote.

What things typically cost

Your quote is based on your brief

Half Day

Up to 4 hours on location or in studio. Focused brief, one location.

Suited to:

Corporate headshots · Product stills · Single-location brand images · Social content shoots

What's included:

  • Pre-shoot brief and shot list
  • Professional lighting setup
  • Direction of subjects or products
  • Up to 12 edited selects delivered
  • Web-optimised JPEGs and full-resolution files
  • Colour graded, retouched and ready to use
  • Delivered within 5 working days

Not included:

Studio hire, talent fees, hair and make-up, stylist, travel outside Greater Manchester (all quoted separately)

FROM

From

£250
Most Popular

Full Day

 Up to 8 hours. Multiple locations or set-ups. The right choice for most commercial briefs.

Suited to:

Brand and campaign photography · Fashion and beauty · FMCG and product ranges · Architecture and interiors · Events · Group portraits and team photography

What's included:

  • Pre-shoot brief, shot list and location/studio planning
  • Professional lighting — multiple setups where required
  • Direction of talent, products or environments
  • Up to 50 edited selects delivered
  • Web-optimised JPEGs and full-resolution files
  • Colour graded, retouched and ready to use
  • Up to 2 rounds of selects review
  • Delivered within 10 working days

Not included:

Studio hire, talent fees, hair and make-up, travel outside Greater Manchester (all quoted separately)

FROM

From

 £450

Campaign

Multi-day productions, complex set builds, multiple locations or large talent casts. Scoped individually.

Suited to:

National brand campaigns · FMCG hero product shoots · Fashion editorial · Architecture and property portfolios · Annual report photography

What's included:

  • Pre-production planning and production management
  • Mood board and visual direction development
  • Crew scaled to brief — additional photographers, assistants, lighting technicians as required
  • Full post-production suite — retouching, compositing, colour grading
  • Layered files and print-ready masters where required
  • Licensing and usage rights agreed at brief stage

FROM

From

Quoted on brief

Aerial photography

Via drone — priced from £250 . see more

Same-day selects

Rush turnaround — 12 edited selects delivered within 4 hours of wrap

Additional editing rounds

Beyond the standard 2 rounds included — £250 per round

Extended licensing

Usage beyond standard digital — agreed at brief stage

Combined video and photography

Produced together in a single shoot day — see By Project tab for combined rates

Tell me what you're working on.

I'll come back with a clear quote. Usually within 48 hours. No obligation, no hard sell.
Or email directly: studio@bentleystudios.co.uk · +44 7922 287702 · Response within 48 hours.

Q1: What does a typical project-based video production cost?

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Q2: What's included in a project quote?

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Q8: What happens if I need more content than my retainer covers in a given month?

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Q9: What does a photography session cost?

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