Events & Celebrations

Bride in a red lehenga and groom in an ivory sherwani dancing in front of a Ganesha mandap, Hindu wedding celebration

St. Louis & St. Charles County, MO

Events & Celebrations

Birthdays, engagements, intimate weddings and the family gatherings in between.

The cake, the toasts, the hugs, and the people you only see together a few times a year.

I move quietly through the room and catch the real moments as they happen, then make sure you get the family photos you’ll want to frame.

Little girl in a sparkly dress holding a painted handprint photo frame in front of a rainbow streamer backdrop, first birthday party photographyMother hugging her daughter in a birthday tiara beside a Minnie Mouse balloon, third birthday party photographyMinnie Mouse cupcakes with pink bow toppers on a polka dot table, birthday party detailsEngaged couple nose to nose and laughing in golden evening light, engagement photos in St. LouisBride and groom holding hands by a tall window, intimate court weddingBride in a red lehenga and groom in an ivory sherwani dancing in front of a Ganesha mandap, Hindu wedding celebration

What I photograph

  • Birthdays, from first birthdays to milestone parties
  • Engagement parties and meet-and-greets
  • Intimate weddings: court weddings, small ceremonies and the dinner after
  • Anniversaries and vow renewals
  • Baby showers, housewarmings and family gatherings
  • Graduation parties

How it works

1

Tell me about your event

The date, the venue, roughly how many guests, and the moments that matter most to you.

2

I blend in

I photograph the day as it unfolds, plus the family and group photos on your list.

3

Your gallery

Every image edited by me, delivered in a private online gallery in about 2 days, often sooner. Prints and albums come with select packages.

Helpful to have ready

  • A rough timeline: arrivals, cake cutting, toasts, any rituals or games
  • A short list of the family and group photos you want
  • One person who knows everyone and can help gather people for groups

Coverage & pricing

Every event includes:

  • Every image edited by me, in my own style. Never outsourced.
  • A private online gallery in about 2 days, often sooner, to share with family and guests
  • Professional lab prints with the 3- and 6-hour packages

Essential

$200

  • 1 hour of coverage
  • 50 hand-edited images

The Celebration

$600

  • 5 Fuji Lustre 8×10 prints
  • 3 hours of coverage
  • 150+ hand-edited images

The Full Day

$1,200

  • 20-page collage album (up to 50 images)
  • 4 Signature Metallic 8×10 prints
  • Highlight slideshow
  • 6 hours of coverage
  • 300+ hand-edited images

All prints are professional lab prints:

  • Fuji Lustre: rich color with a low-glare finish
  • Signature Metallic: extra depth and contrast

Planning a celebration?

Tell me your date, your venue and what you’d like photographed. Or call or text (636) 336-2574.

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