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Minnesota · Baby Showers & Gender Reveals

Baby Shower Photographer in Apple Valley, MN

Baby Showers & Gender Reveals in Apple Valley, Minnesota, photographed and filmed by an insured MacroSnaps crew that plans around your traditions and timeline.

MacroSnaps in Apple Valley

Baby Showers & Gender Reveals in Apple Valley: photography & video

Baby showers and gender reveals are short, busy gatherings where the most important moment can be over in a few seconds. MacroSnaps photographers and videographers cover the parents-to-be, the guests, the games and gift-opening, and, for a gender reveal, the moment itself, whether it's a cake cut, a balloon box, confetti or a smoke cannon outdoors. We also take time for relaxed portraits of the parents-to-be, so you have photos from this stage of the pregnancy.

Apple Valley is a growing city in Minnesota, home to roughly 51,000 people. We cover baby shower or gender reveal events in banquet halls, hotels, places of worship, restaurants and private homes throughout Apple Valley and nearby Burnsville and Eagan.

Since most showers last two or three hours, we plan coverage to fit the program: portraits of the parents-to-be early, while everyone is fresh, candid photos during games, and a clear view of gift-opening. For gender reveals, we agree on a position and a countdown in advance so both photo and video catch the color and the reactions at the same time.

For a typical baby shower or gender reveal, clients in Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley

01

Parents-to-be portraits

A few relaxed portraits of the expecting parents, alone and with close family, before the party gets busy.

02

The reveal

The cake cut, balloon box, confetti or smoke, photographed in a quick sequence and filmed so you can see every reaction.

03

Guest reactions

Grandparents, siblings and friends at the moment of the reveal, often the most memorable photos of the day.

04

Games and activities

Shower games, guessing activities and advice cards, captured candidly.

05

Gift-opening

The parents opening gifts with the giver in the frame where possible, which also helps with thank-you notes.

06

Décor and details

The cake, dessert table, balloon installations and themed decorations.

07

Group photos

Photos with family and friends, kept quick so guests can get back to the celebration.

Pricing

Baby Showers & Gender Reveals photography & video prices in Apple Valley

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 baby showers & gender reveals coverage: 2 hours = $350

Every photo edited and retouched, online gallery in about a week.

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Videography

$300 first hour

+ $200 each additional hour

Typical baby showers & gender reveals coverage: 2 hours = $500

Highlight video set to music you choose, delivered in 2 to 4 weeks.

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Typical for a shower or gender reveal gathering; add an hour for large events with a 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Local to Apple Valley

Baby Showers & Gender Reveals around Apple Valley

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

  • Burnsville (4 mi)
  • Eagan (6 mi)
  • Lakeville (6 mi)
  • Savage (7 mi)
  • Bloomington (8 mi)
  • Prior Lake (10 mi)

Near Apple Valley

Best photo & video spots near Apple Valley: in Saint Paul

Looking for a scenic spot for portraits or B-roll? These favorite photo and video locations are in Saint Paul, MN, about 16 miles from Apple Valley.

  1. 01

    Summit Avenue

  2. 02

    Cathedral of Saint Paul

  3. 03

    Rice Park

  4. 04

    Harriet Island Regional Park

  5. 05

    Minnesota State Capitol

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 Saint Paul, MN

Our work

Maria & Israel's Golden Anniversary
Asrar's 40th Birthday Party
Ava's Sweet 16 Birthday Party, New Jersey
Small Ganesha figurine as a decorative detail
Pastel balloon garland and number five backdrop for a birthday party
Birthday girl blowing out candles with family around her
Large group of guests posing at a children's birthday party
Birthday girl in a yellow dress smiling at her party
Children playing with hula hoops during party entertainment
Tray of party food served at a birthday celebration
Packed dance floor at the wedding reception

Planning tips

Planning your coverage in Apple Valley

Book the 2-hour minimum

Most showers and gender reveals are well covered in 2 hours. Book 3 if the shower includes a longer meal or a large guest list.

Plan the reveal for us

Tell us exactly when and where the reveal will happen and how it works. A short countdown gives the photographer and videographer time to be ready.

Choose good light

Outdoor reveals look best in open shade or late afternoon light. For indoor showers, set the gift-opening chair near a window.

Add video for the reveal

Reveals are over in seconds. Video captures the full reaction and sound, and a second videographer can film the guests while the first films the parents.

Professional photography doesn't have to be expensive

Why Apple Valley clients choose MacroSnaps

01

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. Apple Valley gets the same experienced crews and standards we bring to every city we work in.

02

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.

03

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.

04

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.

05

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.

06

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 Baby Shower Photographer in Apple Valley works

  1. 1

    Choose your package

    Pick the service and number of hours. Every price is published, so there are no quotes to wait for.

  2. 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. 3

    Your crew is confirmed

    We assign a MacroSnaps photographer or videographer for your city and confirm the details by email.

  4. 4

    Receive your gallery

    Every photo is edited and retouched, then delivered in a private online gallery in high resolution.

FAQ

Baby Showers & Gender Reveals in Apple Valley: common questions

Do you have a Baby Shower Photographer near Apple Valley?

Yes. MacroSnaps has its own photographers and videographers working across Minnesota, and we assign a crew for your baby shower or gender reveal in Apple Valley as soon as you book. We also cover nearby Burnsville, Eagan and Lakeville. You deal with one company, with 13+ years of experience behind it, from booking to delivery.

How much does a Baby Shower Photographer cost in Apple Valley?

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 Apple Valley.

How long should we book for a baby shower?

Most showers need the 2-hour minimum, which covers portraits, games, the reveal or cake and gift-opening. Photography for two hours is $350.

Can you film the gender reveal?

Yes. Videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour. Many families book photo and video together so the reveal is covered from two angles.

Do you cover outdoor reveals with smoke or confetti?

Yes. We plan the position and timing with you in advance so the camera settings are ready for the burst of color.

When will we receive the photos?

Every photo is edited and retouched, and your online gallery is usually ready in about one week.

Can family far away watch the reveal?

Yes. We offer live streaming so grandparents and relatives who can't attend can watch the reveal as it happens.

Baby Showers & Gender Reveals near Apple Valley

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