Birthday & celebration photography
Birthdays pass in a blur. We slow them down — from the first balloon to the last slice of cake — so the person being celebrated actually gets to relive the day. First birthdays, cake smash, kids’ parties, milestones and family gatherings.
Documentary coverage, so you can enjoy the party
You should be present at the celebration, not managing a camera. We work in a relaxed, documentary style — moving quietly through the room, anticipating the moments, and letting the day unfold. The result is an honest record of the party as it actually felt, not a set of stiff line-ups.
We photograph celebrations at your home, a hired hall, a restaurant or an outdoor venue — wherever it is happening. We are a Dublin-based husband-and-wife team, and on busier parties we cover the room together so nothing is missed.
Every kind of birthday
Our coverage style adapts to the scale and atmosphere of your celebration, whoever it is for.
First birthdays
The confusion, the delight, the very first cake. A milestone that deserves proper photographs — on its own, or as part of a bigger party.
Cake smash
A dedicated first-birthday cake-smash session, set up on-location at your home or venue, capturing the whole messy, joyful experience. See below.
Kids’ parties
Energetic, chaotic, wonderful. We are fast on our feet and know how to photograph children who will not stand still — because that is where the best moments are.
Milestone birthdays
18th, 21st, 30th, 50th and beyond — the celebrations that gather everyone together deserve to be documented properly.
Adult celebrations & gatherings
Relaxed adult parties and family get-togethers, with natural candids of guests, speeches and the toasts that make the night.
Surprise parties
We coordinate with the organiser so we are in place and ready when the guest of honour walks in. That first expression is everything, and we will not miss it.
Setup and décor, the arrivals, the games, the candles, the cake, and everyone together — the full arc of the day.
Before, during and after the cake
A little structure means the moments that matter are never rushed or missed.
Before
Detail shots of the décor, the cake, the table and the setup while everything is still perfect, plus the quiet anticipation before guests arrive.
During
Arrivals and greetings, guests mingling, games and dancing, and the candid in-between moments that tell the real story of the party.
The cake & candles
The big moment — singing, the candles, the wish and the faces around the table. We position ourselves in advance so the light and the angle are right.
Group portraits
A few relaxed group photographs of the family and close friends, arranged quickly so nobody feels held up from the celebration.
Cake smash sessions
A cake smash is photographed on our birthday packages below — the same photographs at the same price, whether it is a dedicated session or part of the party. Add our full cake smash setup if you would like us to style it for you; you supply the cake.
Full cake smash setup
We arrive early and build the whole scene at your home or venue, ready for that first poke of icing.
- Themed backdrop and balloon styling
- Props and a cake stand (you supply the cake)
- Outfit guidance before the day
Added to any birthday package. Arranging your own setup? There's no setup charge.
Cake smash runs at your home or venue; travel within Dublin is included, outside Dublin quoted before you book. More on cake smash →
What’s included
- Coverage1.5 to 3 hours depending on package; extra time €50 per hour
- Images20 to 40 edited photographs
- IncludedSetup & décor detail shots, candid guest moments, cake & candles, group portraits
- DeliveryOnline download link within 2 to 3 weeks
- Download link30 days, extended access available
- Extra hours€50/hr — book in advance or add on the day
- PriceFrom €200
Photography & film
Every delivered photograph is individually edited and delivered as a high-resolution, print-ready file. Our Signature package adds a highlight video of the party, and the Gold package includes a Cinematic Highlight Film of around four to five minutes.
Travel
Travel within Dublin is included. Kildare, Meath and Wicklow carry a small travel fee, and other counties a little more — all quoted before you book.
Birthday party packages
Travel within Dublin is included; outside Dublin is quoted before you book. Planning a first-birthday cake smash? Use any package below and add our full cake smash setup for €100.
Focused coverage of the key moments — cake, candles and the joy on their face.
- Up to 1.5 hours coverage
- Up to 20 edited photographs
- Online download link
- Delivered within 2–3 weeks
Up to 2.5 hours capturing the full arc of the party from arrival through to cake and celebrations.
- Up to 2.5 hours coverage
- Up to 25 edited photographs
- Online download link
- Delivered within 2–3 weeks
Extended coverage with a highlight video to relive every moment of the celebration.
- Up to 3 hours coverage
- Up to 30 edited photographs
- Highlight video
- Online download link
- Delivered within 2–3 weeks
Our most complete birthday package — up to 3 hours with a Cinematic Highlight Film to treasure.
- Up to 3 hours coverage
- Up to 40 edited photographs
- Cinematic Highlight Film (approx. 4–5 min)
- Online download link
- Delivered within 2–3 weeks
Every delivered photograph is individually edited. Want more photographs? Extra edited photographs can be added to any package, extra time is €50 per hour, and A4 prints are €15 each. A 2–3 minute highlight film can be added to packages without video for €150.
See recent celebrations
We share recent birthday, family and event work on Instagram, and our full portfolio lives in the gallery. Have a look, then tell us what you are planning.
Birthday coverage FAQs
Yes — we come to you. We photograph birthday parties at homes, hired halls, restaurants and outdoor venues right across Dublin and Ireland. Cake smash sessions are also set up on-location at your home or venue. The venue does not matter; what matters is that the celebration is happening.
We recommend booking us for the peak-energy period — from when guests arrive and mingle through to the cake and speeches. For children’s parties this is usually the first two to three hours. We will build the timing around your schedule so the key moments are covered.
This is genuinely what we are built for. Children’s parties need quick reflexes, the right lens, and the patience to wait for a moment rather than force it. We are discreet, fast, and used to anticipating where the action is about to happen.
It depends on the package. Our Signature package includes a highlight video of the party, and the Gold package includes a Cinematic Highlight Film of around four to five minutes. A cake smash uses the same packages, so the same video options apply. Just tell us if film matters to you and we will point you to the right option.
Yes. We have real experience with Indian milestone and naming ceremonies and understand their cultural and ritual significance, so we cover them as dedicated sessions rather than folding them into a generic party package. See our Cultural Events page for details.
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Family Photography
Relaxed family sessions across Dublin — a lovely way to mark a birthday with everyone together.
Learn more →Cultural Events
Naming ceremonies, festivals and family celebrations across many communities and traditions.
Learn more →Housewarming & Home Events
Coverage for housewarmings and gatherings at home, with the same relaxed documentary approach.
Learn more →They only turn this age once
Book a photographer and enjoy the party — we will make sure it is all captured.