Service
Party Photography
Photographers and videographers who know how to shoot fast-moving children in imperfect light.
What this covers
- Photographer matching
- Shot list
- Schedule integration
- Video options
- Delivery
Party photography, handled properly
Photographing a kids' party is a specific skill. The subjects do not hold still, the light is whatever the room happens to have, and the moments worth keeping last about two seconds. We book photographers who do this regularly, and we build the shot list into the schedule.
Everything below is included when you book party photography with us, whether it is the only thing you hand over or part of full party planning.
- Photographer matching Matched on style — documentary, bright and posed, or a mix — and on experience with your age group.
- Shot list The family groupings and set pieces you actually want, agreed before the day.
- Schedule integration Cake, candles and the entertainment finale are flagged so nothing important happens while the camera is down.
- Video options Short highlight films where you want them.
- Delivery Turnaround and delivery format agreed up front and chased by us.
Questions
Photography: what families ask
How long should we book a photographer for?
Most parties are well covered in two hours, timed to start shortly before guests arrive so you get setup and decor shots before the room fills up.
Can we use the photos however we like?
Usage is set by each photographer's contract. We read it, summarise the terms for you in plain language before you sign, and negotiate where the default does not suit you.
How far in advance should we book?
Six to eight weeks gives us room to secure the venue and the vendors you actually want. Peak weekends — spring, early summer and December — go earlier. We do take shorter-notice parties when our calendar allows, so it is always worth asking.
Where we work
Photography across the Bay Area
We plan in every part of the region, and we plan for the specifics of each one.
San Francisco
Party planning across all San Francisco neighbourhoods, built for small spaces and tight parking.
Planning in San FranciscoEast Bay
Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda and the surrounding communities, where yards and park space open up the options.
Planning in East BayPeninsula
San Mateo County and the mid-Peninsula, from Daly City down through Palo Alto.
Planning in PeninsulaSouth Bay
San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Mountain View and the surrounding South Bay cities.
Planning in South BayNorth Bay
Marin County and the communities north of the Golden Gate.
Planning in North BayAlso from us
Other things we handle
Kids' Birthday Parties
End-to-end planning for birthday parties from first-birthday gatherings through tween celebrations.
See what we handleParty Decor & Styling
Balloon installations, tablescapes, backdrops and full room transformations, designed and installed.
See what we handleParty Entertainment
Performers, character visits, face painting, craft activities and hosts, matched to your age group.
See what we handleTalk to us about photography
Tell us the date and what you have in mind. We will come back with options and a cost.