Family Celebrations

Documentary coverage for 1st birthdays, baby showers, gender reveals, reunions, and milestone family parties.

Family celebrations deserve the same documentary eye as a wedding. Whether it's a 1st birthday, a baby shower, a gender reveal, a backyard reunion, or a milestone you've been waiting years to celebrate together — I treat every family event like a mini wedding. Full coverage, gentle direction for the group shots, and the kind of candids that get sent around the family group chat for years.

I'll arrive early enough to get the setup details (cake, decor, table settings) before guests show up, then shift into documentary mode as the party fills out. You get the stress-free version of the event: be present with your people, and I'll handle the rest.

Pick the length of coverage below that fits the gathering — from a focused two-hour celebration to a full day-of milestone.

Just want a posed family session instead of full event coverage? Head over to Family Portraits.

Milestone

The full day — for groups you rarely get in one place

$950

4 hours

—Any group size
—Multiple locations
—100+ edited photos
—Setup + decor detail coverage
—Extended candid + posed coverage
—Sneak peek within 72 hours
—Online gallery with download + print rights

Celebration

Gathering

Shorter coverage for intimate parties

$450

2 hours

—Up to 15 people
—1 location
—40+ edited photos
—Posed group shots + candids
—Online gallery with download + print rights

Add-ons

Extra hour of coverage
$200
Additional location (within 10 mi)
$75
Rush gallery delivery (72 hours)
$100
Print package (10 × 8×10)
$120
Same-day social selects (up to 10)
$150

Frequently asked

How much does a birthday party photographer cost in the DC area?

Event coverage starts at $450 for 2 hours (up to 15 guests) and goes up to $950 for 4 hours of full milestone coverage. The most popular Celebration package is $650 for 3 hours and covers up to 30 people.

Do you photograph first birthday parties and baby showers?

Yes — 1st birthdays, baby showers, gender reveals, and family reunions are exactly what this service is built for. I treat each one like a mini wedding: I arrive early to capture the setup details, then shift to documentary mode once guests arrive.

Can we get same-day photos for social media?

You can! Same-day social selects (up to 10 edited photos) are available as a $150 add-on so you can post while the party is still fresh in everyone's mind.

What's the difference between family celebrations and family portraits?

Family portraits are posed and candid sessions focused on your family — think annual photos or holiday cards. Family celebrations are documentary event coverage for parties and gatherings where I'm capturing the whole scene as it unfolds.

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