Birthday Party Photographer in Los Angeles, California
Capturing Birthday Celebrations At Every Age & Every Milestone
From cake smashes…
to milestone bashes
You can put your phone away, I’ve got this!
With birthday photography, you get to stay in the moment – welcoming your guests, singing the birthday song, and enjoying every moment. I’ll make sure every detail is documented.
How birthday photography works
How birthday photography works
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01/ Inquire
Tell me a few details about your event, and I’ll get back to you with a custom quote in 2 business days.
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02/ Enjoy your day
I show up about 30 minutes before your guests to capture everything from your setup, to family photos, action shots, and more!
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03/ Cherish the memories
Your photos will be delivered within 2-3 weeks. They’re 100% yours to print, share, and enjoy!
“Couldn’t have been happier!
She was fantastic with the kids, prompting smiles and laughter, and documented all the special details!”
— Collette G, niece’s first birthday
“We will cherish these photos forever.
The shots you captured of friends and family greeting each other, a few of whom we hadn’t seen in 30 years - they melted my heart! The smiles, the hugs, the look of surprise, laughter … you truly captured the emotions of the day. ”
— Wendy F., husband & wife joint 65th birthday
“She’s an artist!
I’ve hired Alyssa for multiple birthdays in our family and will absolutely keep her coming back. I love having her work displayed throughout our house!”
— Nicole W., multiple birthday parties
All parties are 100% custom
Your party is as unique as the person being celebrated. Which means that every birthday gets custom pricing based on your needs.
What’s included in every party:
A minimum of 2 hours of my time. I show up before the party starts to snap shots of the details, and stay as long as you need me to.
Beautiful images, professionally edited and sent to you within 2-3 weeks.
Portrait & landscape images, so you can share on social or create wall art.
Pricing varies depending on your needs. I can stay longer, edit faster, and travel within Southern California.
The average investment for birthday photography is $1,100.
Hey! I’m Alyssa Hunter, your birthday photographer.
I’ve been photographing birthdays in Southern California for 10+ years!
Some of my favorite moments?
Cake smashes. Every one is cuter than the last!
Watching core memories being made in real time.
Guests’ delight at seeing the cake, favors, and decor.
My goal for you is to savor the moment. I’ll capture it for you to look back on, for every birthday to come.
FAQs
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While each event is different, you can expect about 70 pictures per hour.
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Most families book 2-3 months ahead. I photograph only a limited number of birthday parties each month to give you my full attention, so early inquiries are always welcome.
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Sometimes, yes! On your inquiry form, let me know how quickly you need your photos. Depending on my schedule, I may be able to deliver them faster, with a rush fee.
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My birthday party photography includes candid photos of the birthday VIP, family portraits, detail shots of the cake/table, and group photos with guests. All images are delivered in an online gallery for easy download and sharing.
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Yes! There’s nothing better than a slumber party with girlfriends, or celebrating life with loved ones. And hey - it doesn’t even need to be a ‘milestone’ party. “I’m turning 43” is just as good a reason to throw a party as any!
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I will photograph birthday parties at both private homes and venues throughout Southern California. Depending on the location, there is an additional travel fee, and I’ll provide information on my fees in your custom quote after you inquire with me.
Let’s document the details that make your party special