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What Does Video, Photography & Branding Cost in Iraq? Real 2026 Prices in IQD
In Iraq, a professional social reel typically runs 400,000–1,000,000 IQD, a corporate video 1,500,000–12,000,000+ IQD, a logo 150,000–1,000,000 IQD, and a full brand identity 750,000–5,000,000+ IQD — with AI-assisted brand kits starting at just 25,000 IQD. Here is an honest, tier-by-tier breakdown in dinars, and what actually moves the number.
What drives the price of media work in Iraq
Before any number makes sense, it helps to know what you are actually paying for. In Iraq, as anywhere, the price of a video, a photo shoot or a brand identity is driven by a handful of factors more than by the deliverable's name:
- Crew and gear: a one-person shooter with a single camera costs a fraction of a full crew with cinema cameras, lighting, audio and a director.
- Pre-production: scripting, casting, location scouting and permits add real hours before anyone presses record.
- Time on the deliverable: a 15-second reel cut from existing footage is not a 3-minute brand film built from scratch.
- Talent, locations and permits: actors, paid venues and aerial clearances each move the number.
- Revisions and rights: how many rounds of edits, and whether you own the raw files and full usage rights.
Two quotes can look wildly different for the "same" video because one assumes a half-day and one assumes a full production. The job of a good quote is to make those assumptions visible. The ranges below are typical Iraq market ranges for 2026 in Iraqi dinars — use them to calibrate expectations, then get a specific quote for your scope.
Video and reel prices (IQD ranges by tier)
| Tier | Typical price (IQD) | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | 400,000 – 1,000,000 | Short social reel, one shoot day or existing footage, single edit, one revision |
| Mid | 1,500,000 – 4,000,000 | Branded video with a small crew, basic lighting and audio, motion graphics, 2–3 revisions |
| Premium | 5,000,000 – 12,000,000+ | Full corporate or commercial film: director, full crew, talent, locations, color and sound |
Most businesses overpay or underpay because they shop by minute count instead of by production value. A polished 30-second reel can be worth more than a loose 3-minute video. Decide the outcome first — what the video must do — and the right tier becomes obvious.
Photography prices (product, food, event)
| Type | Typical price (IQD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Product photography | 250,000 – 1,500,000 | Per session; scales with number of items, styling and retouching |
| Food photography | 300,000 – 2,000,000 | Menu shoots for restaurants and cafes; styling and props drive the range |
| Event coverage | 500,000 – 3,000,000 | Photos plus a highlight reel; depends on hours and number of shooters |
For restaurants and retail especially, photography is rarely a one-off — the businesses that win treat it as a recurring content retainer, refreshing the menu and feed every season rather than shooting once and reusing tired images for two years.
Logo and brand identity prices
| Tier | Typical price (IQD) | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| AI brand kit | from 25,000 | Photonect AI Studio: logo, colors and fonts generated from your business name in minutes |
| Logo only | 150,000 – 1,000,000 | Custom logo with a few concepts and revisions, final files |
| Full brand identity | 750,000 – 5,000,000+ | Logo, full color and type system, guidelines, stationery and social templates, bilingual |
A logo is not a brand. The reason a full identity costs more is that it is a system — every touchpoint, in Arabic and English, built to stay consistent as you grow. If budget is tight and you need something credible fast, our AI Studio starts at 25,000 IQD; when you are ready for a complete system, that is a different investment with a different return.
Why prices vary across Baghdad, Erbil and Basra
The same brief can carry a different price in different cities, and it is not arbitrary. Baghdad has the deepest pool of crews and gear, which keeps mid-tier work competitive but pushes premium production higher. Erbil's market skews toward corporate and NGO work and prices in line with that clientele. Basra and the south often carry a travel and logistics premium for crews coming from Baghdad, and aerial work there can mean additional clearance around ports and oilfields. When you compare quotes across cities, compare what is included, not just the headline number.
What a real quote should include
A trustworthy quote is itemized, not a single lump figure. Before you pay a deposit, make sure you can see:
- The deliverables, with length, format and quantity spelled out.
- Number of shoot days and crew size.
- How many revision rounds are included.
- Whether raw files and full usage rights are yours.
- What is explicitly not included (extra days, additional edits, paid talent or venues).
If a quote cannot answer those, the low number is hiding the real one. For an honest, itemized estimate in dinars for your specific project, talk to us — we price in IQD and tell you what each tier actually gets you. For more on why the brand layer is worth investing in, read why brand identity matters.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a logo cost in Iraq?+
A custom logo in Iraq typically ranges from about 150,000 to 1,000,000 IQD depending on the number of concepts, revisions and the designer's experience. If you need something credible quickly and cheaply, an AI-assisted brand kit starts from 25,000 IQD; a full brand identity (not just a logo) ranges from roughly 750,000 IQD upward.
How much does a corporate video cost in Baghdad?+
A branded video with a small crew usually runs 1,500,000–4,000,000 IQD, while a full corporate or commercial film with a director, crew, talent and locations ranges from 5,000,000 to 12,000,000+ IQD. A short social reel can start around 400,000 IQD. The driver is production scale, not the minute count.
What does a full brand identity cost in IQD?+
A complete brand identity — logo, color and type system, guidelines and bilingual templates — typically ranges from 750,000 to 5,000,000+ IQD in Iraq. The range reflects how many touchpoints and how much strategy are included, since an identity is a system, not a single file.
Why is professional video more expensive than hiring a freelancer?+
Price tracks crew, gear, pre-production and post, not just shoot time. A freelancer with one camera covers the entry tier; a full crew with lighting, audio, a director, talent and color grading is a different product. Ask what is included rather than comparing headline numbers.
Do prices differ between Erbil and Baghdad?+
Yes. Baghdad has the deepest crew and gear pool, Erbil prices in line with its corporate and NGO clientele, and Basra and the south often add a travel and logistics premium. When comparing across cities, compare what each quote includes, not just the total.