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Cultural Milestones

Quinceañeras, Sweet 16s, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, and cultural milestone celebrations across the DMV.

Cultural milestones — Quinceañeras, Sweet 16s, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, debuts — are once-in-a-lifetime celebrations that deserve once-in-a-lifetime photos. I cover the full arc: pre-event portrait session in the dress or suit, getting-ready moments, ceremony or church service, formal portraits, and the reception from first dance to the last sparkler.

I work bilingual-friendly (Spanish or English) and I'm comfortable with traditional ceremonies — the waltz, the changing of the shoes, the doll, the father-daughter dance, the candle-lighting. I'll coordinate with your planner, your church, and your DJ ahead of time so the day runs smoothly.

Pick the level of coverage that fits your celebration — from a standalone portrait session in the dress to full-day documentary coverage.

Full Celebration

Most popular

Pre-event portraits + ceremony + reception, end to end

$2,400
Full day (8 hours)
  • Pre-event portrait session (separate day)
  • Getting-ready coverage
  • Ceremony / church service
  • Formal family portraits
  • Full reception coverage
  • 400+ edited photos
  • 20-photo sneak peek within 72 hours
  • Online gallery with print release

Reception Coverage

Ceremony + reception, no pre-event session

$1,600
6 hours
  • Ceremony / church service
  • Formal family portraits
  • Reception (entrances → first dances → cake)
  • 300+ edited photos
  • Sneak peek within 72 hours
  • Online gallery with print release

Pre-Event Portraits

A standalone session in the dress, suit, or traditional attire

$525
90 minutes
  • 1–2 locations
  • Solo + family portraits
  • 50+ edited photos
  • Sneak peek within 48 hours
  • Online gallery with print release

Add-ons

  • Second shooter for full day
    $500
  • Extra hour of reception coverage
    $250
  • Custom photo album (linen, 30 pages)
    $350
  • Same-day edited social selects
    $200
  • Rush gallery delivery (1 week)
    $200

Bilingual coordination available (English / Spanish). Reach out if your celebration includes traditions I should plan for.

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