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Booking Photographers: What to Know

Party photos in Melbourne on Party Hero come from Melbourne Birthday Party Photography, a photographer based in Pascoe Vale South who travels to every region of the city, from the Inner North and Northern Suburbs to Bayside and the South East.

The style is candid. Rather than lining guests up, the photographer moves through the party and catches people as they talk, laugh and react, which suits a birthday where the moments worth keeping are rarely planned. Packages cover two, three or four hours and start from $400. Beyond birthdays of every age – first birthdays, 18ths, 21sts, 30ths and 50ths – the bookings include engagement parties, anniversaries, christenings and family portraits.

Because the coverage is measured in hours, the useful thing to plan is which part of the party falls inside them. A kids' party might only need the games and the cake, while an engagement party usually needs the speeches, the toast and some dancing.

Before you book, work out:

  • Which moments must be covered, such as arrivals, speeches, the cake or the first dance
  • Whether you want a few group shots alongside the candid ones
  • The venue address and any rules about where a photographer can stand
  • Who the photographer should look out for, like grandparents or the guest of honour's close friends

Pair the photos with a photo booth for guests to play with, or browse other party services such as caterers and stylists.

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Picking a package length

  • Two hours: enough for a children's party or a short afternoon celebration
  • Three hours: arrivals, speeches and the cake at an evening birthday
  • Four hours: an engagement party with formalities followed by dancing

Making a candid shoot work

  • Send a run sheet with the times of speeches and the cake cutting
  • Mention the lighting – a dim bar and a sunny garden photograph very differently
  • Introduce the key people early so they turn up in the gallery
  • Ask how the finished photos are delivered and when

Questions About Booking Event Photographers

What kinds of Melbourne parties does Melbourne Birthday Party Photography shoot?

Birthdays of every age, including children's parties, 18ths, 21sts, 30ths and 50ths, as well as engagement parties, anniversaries and christenings. Family portraits are offered too.

How many hours can a Melbourne party photographer stay?

Packages run for two, three or four hours of coverage, starting from $400.

Will the photographer pose my guests for formal portraits?

The approach is candid and unposed, following the party as it unfolds. If you want a handful of group photos, list them when you book.

Does the photographer come out to Melbourne's Western Suburbs and South East?

Yes. Melbourne Birthday Party Photography travels to every Melbourne region, not just the north where it is based.

Can I book party photos for a christening lunch at home in Melbourne?

Christenings are among the events covered, and a home is as workable as a hall. Give the address and the time of the ceremony or speeches when you enquire.