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Bridal Shower Photographer in DeKalb, IL
MacroSnaps photographers and videographers cover bridal shower celebrations in DeKalb and across Illinois, with published hourly prices you can book and pay for online.
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MacroSnaps in DeKalb
Bridal Showers & Bachelorette Parties in DeKalb: photography & video
A bridal shower or bachelorette party brings together the people closest to the bride, often for the first time before the wedding: mothers, grandmothers, sisters, bridesmaids and old friends. MacroSnaps photographers and videographers cover showers, brunches and bachelorette dinners and nights out, so the bride and the hosts can enjoy the day instead of passing phones around.
DeKalb is a community in Illinois, home to roughly 43,000 people. Our crews work across Illinois, so a bridal shower in DeKalb gets the same packages, editing standards and delivery times as one in a major metro.
At a shower we focus on the guests and the program: the welcome, the games, the gift-opening and the décor the hosts worked hard on. For a bachelorette we keep things fun and relaxed, with group photos while everyone still looks fresh, candid photos at dinner and the first part of the night out. Tell us anything you'd rather keep off camera and we'll respect it.
For a typical bridal shower, clients in DeKalb book about 2 hours of photography ($350) and 2 hours of videography ($500). Photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour; videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour, with a 2-hour minimum. The first-hour price includes travel, so DeKalb costs the same as anywhere else we work, and there are no quotes to wait for.
What we capture
Key moments we photograph and film in DeKalb
Décor and table setting
Flowers, the dessert table, signage, favors and the theme, photographed before guests arrive.
Arrivals and greetings
The bride greeting guests, reunions between family and friends, and the first mimosas.
Brunch or lunch
Candid photos at the tables, toasts from the hosts and the maid of honor, and the cake.
Shower games
Guessing games, quizzes and dress-making challenges, which usually produce the most laughter of the day.
Gift-opening
The bride opening gifts with the giver in the frame where possible, which also helps with thank-you notes.
Group photos
The bride with her mother, the bridal party, each side of the family and friend groups, kept quick.
Bachelorette dinner and night out
Matching outfits, the dinner toast and the start of the evening, at a restaurant, rooftop or private event space.
Pricing
Bridal Showers & Bachelorette Parties photography & video prices in DeKalb
One published hourly rate for everyone, with a 2-hour minimum. No quotes, no negotiating: choose your hours and book online.
Photography
$250 first hour
+ $100 each additional hour
Typical bridal showers & bachelorette parties coverage: 2 hours = $350
Every photo edited and retouched, online gallery in about a week.
Book PhotographyVideography
$300 first hour
+ $200 each additional hour
Typical bridal showers & bachelorette parties coverage: 2 hours = $500
Highlight video set to music you choose, delivered in 2 to 4 weeks.
Book VideographyTypical for a shower or bachelorette dinner; add an hour for a larger shower with a full meal.
Minimum 2 hours · $250 first hour + $100 each additional hour
2 Hour Photography
$350
- 1 photographer
- 2 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
3 Hour Photography
$450
- 1 photographer
- 3 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
4 Hour Photography
$550
- 1 photographer
- 4 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
5 Hour Photography
$650
- 1 photographer
- 5 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
6 Hour Photography
$750
- 1 photographer
- 6 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
7 Hour Photography
$850
- 1 photographer
- 7 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
Local to DeKalb
Bridal Showers & Bachelorette Parties around DeKalb
Tell us your venue when you book. If it needs a certificate of insurance, we send it before the event: MacroSnaps is insured through State Farm with $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate coverage.
Also serving nearby
- Aurora (25 mi)
- Elgin (25 mi)
- Rockford (29 mi)
- Bartlett (29 mi)
- Naperville (33 mi)
- Wheaton (33 mi)
Near DeKalb
Best photo & video spots near DeKalb: in Chicago
Looking for a scenic spot for portraits or B-roll? These favorite photo and video locations are in Chicago, IL, about 57 miles from DeKalb.
- 01
Cloud Gate in Millennium Park
- 02
Chicago Riverwalk
- 03
Buckingham Fountain
- 04
North Avenue Beach
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Lincoln Park
To add a portrait or filming stop, book the extra hours and note the location for your crew. Some parks and landmarks require a permit or have set hours, so check before the day. Book online · Photographers in Chicago, IL
Our work
Planning tips
Planning your coverage in DeKalb
Book 2 to 3 hours
Most showers are well covered in 2 to 3 hours, from arrivals through the gift-opening. For a bachelorette, 2 hours usually covers getting together, group photos and dinner.
Plan the gift-opening spot
Put the bride's chair near a window or in good light with space for guests to gather around. It makes a noticeable difference to the photos.
Check venue rules
Some restaurants and bars limit photography or ask for a certificate of insurance. Let us know the venue in advance so we can sort this out before the day.
Add video for toasts and games
A short highlight video set to music you choose captures the speeches and the energy of the games, and makes a good gift for the bride.
Professional photography doesn't have to be expensive
Why DeKalb clients choose MacroSnaps
13+ years, 750+ conferences, 2,200+ weddings
MacroSnaps and our parent company MacroHype have been photographing and filming for more than 13 years: over 750 corporate events and conferences and more than 2,200 weddings and private events. DeKalb gets the same experienced crews and standards we bring to every city we work in.
Prices published, not negotiated
Many vendors price by how much they think you can pay. We publish every rate: photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour, videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour, with a 2-hour minimum. Everyone pays the same price.
Insured by State Farm
We carry $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate liability coverage. If your venue needs a certificate of insurance, we send it before your event.
Our own network, not a marketplace
We are one company with our own photographers and videographers across all 50 states, Washington, DC, Ontario and Quebec, so the quality, editing and delivery standards stay the same wherever you book.
Book and pay online in minutes
Choose your service and hours, pick your date and pay securely. Your slot is reserved the moment you book, and your crew is confirmed by email.
Every image edited
All photos are edited and retouched and delivered in a private online gallery in about a week. Highlight videos are delivered in 2 to 4 weeks with music of your choice.
Simple booking
How booking a Bridal Shower Photographer in DeKalb works
- 1
Choose your package
Pick the service and number of hours. Every price is published, so there are no quotes to wait for.
- 2
Book & pay online
Enter your date, start time and venue, then pay securely by card. Your slot is reserved the moment you book.
- 3
Your crew is confirmed
We assign a MacroSnaps photographer or videographer for your city and confirm the details by email.
- 4
Receive your gallery
Every photo is edited and retouched, then delivered in a private online gallery in high resolution.
FAQ
Bridal Showers & Bachelorette Parties in DeKalb: common questions
Do you have a Bridal Shower Photographer near DeKalb?
Yes. MacroSnaps has its own photographers and videographers working across Illinois, and we assign a crew for your bridal shower in DeKalb as soon as you book. We also cover nearby Aurora, Elgin and Rockford. You deal with one company, with 13+ years of experience behind it, from booking to delivery.
How much does a Bridal Shower Photographer cost in DeKalb?
The same as everywhere we work: photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour, so 2 hours is $350. Videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour, so 2 hours is $500. The minimum is 2 hours and the first-hour price includes travel to DeKalb.
How long should we book for a bridal shower?
Most showers need 2 to 3 hours, which covers arrivals, the meal, games and gift-opening. The minimum booking is 2 hours.
Do you cover bachelorette parties?
Yes. We cover bachelorette dinners, brunches and the start of a night out, with group photos and candids. Tell us about anything you'd like kept off camera.
How much does bridal shower photography cost?
Photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour; videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour. The rates are the same for every client.
When will we receive the photos?
Every photo is edited and retouched, and your online gallery is usually ready in about one week. Highlight videos take 2 to 4 weeks.
Do you offer a photo booth?
Yes. A photo booth is a popular addition at showers and bachelorette parties and gives guests digital photos to share.
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Book your Bridal Shower Photographer in DeKalb
Same published price for every client. Choose your hours, pick your date and pay securely online.