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Prom & School Dance Photography & Videography

Prom and school dance photography and video for schools and PTAs: grand march, group photos, photo station and candids. Open hourly pricing, insured.

Your proms & school dances celebration photographed and filmed with care

Prom and school dances are some of the most photographed nights of high school, and schools, PTAs and parent committees often want a professional record of the whole event. MacroSnaps photographers and videographers cover proms, homecoming and formal dances, from the grand march and arrivals to group photos with friends, a portrait station and candids on the dance floor.

Because we are photographing students, we work with school staff from the start. We agree with your coordinator on where we will be, what will be photographed and how the gallery will be shared, and we follow your school's media and consent policies, including students who should not be photographed. Our coverage stays friendly and appropriate, and staff remain in charge of the event throughout.

Our prices are listed openly and are the same for every school and organization: photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour, and videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour, with a two-hour minimum. Schools and PTAs can book and pay online. MacroSnaps has more than 13 years of experience and is insured through State Farm, with certificates of insurance for schools and venues.

What we capture

Key moments of a proms & school dance

01

Grand march

Students and their dates or friend groups walking in, announced by name where the school has a grand march or promenade.

02

Arrivals

Students arriving at the venue in their outfits, and the first reactions as they see the room.

03

Portrait station

A backdrop with lighting for couples, friends and individual portraits, run in an orderly line so everyone gets a turn.

04

Friend and class groups

Group photos of friend groups, teams, clubs and the whole class where space allows.

05

Court and announcements

Prom or homecoming court announcements and the crowning, photographed from a clear position near the stage.

06

Dance floor

Candid photos of the dance floor and DJ, focused on the energy of the room.

07

Venue and décor

The theme, decorations and signage the committee created, photographed before doors open.

Our work

Jersey Jazz City Festival, Hudson County
Jersey Jazz Festival Highlights 2024
Race to Finish: Jersey 5K Race Highlights
Evening networking reception
Bright floral centerpiece with yellow and orange blooms on a reception table
Guests dancing in a circle on the dance floor at a Bat Mitzvah
Bat Mitzvah girl smiling beside a decorated dessert table
Reception hall with guests seated at round tables with white linens
Family group portrait at a Bat Mitzvah celebration
Two friends smiling together at a Bat Mitzvah party
Guests celebrating and toasting at the engagement party

Planning tips

How to plan your coverage

Agree on policies with school staff

Share your school's media consent list and any rules on how photos are shared. We'll take a staff contact's direction on anything sensitive during the event.

Book from arrivals to the court announcement

Most proms are well covered in 3 to 4 hours, including the grand march, the portrait station during the busiest period and the court announcement.

Plan the portrait station

Choose a spot with space for a line and a backdrop near power. Running the station early, before the dance floor fills, means more students get photographed.

Decide how photos are shared

Tell us whether the gallery should go to the school, the PTA or directly to families, so delivery matches your consent policy.

Professional photography doesn't have to be expensive

Why 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. Your proms & school dances 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.

FAQ

Proms & School Dances: frequently asked questions

Who usually books prom photography?

Most often the school, PTA, booster club or parent committee organizing the event. We coordinate with a staff contact before and during the dance.

How do you handle photographing minors?

We follow your school's media and consent policies, avoid photographing students who have opted out, keep all photos appropriate and agree with staff how the gallery is shared.

How much does prom 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 minimum booking is 2 hours, and the rates are the same for every school.

When will we receive the photos?

Every photo is edited and retouched, and the online gallery is usually ready in about one week. Highlight videos of 3 to 8 minutes take 2 to 4 weeks.

Does the school or venue need a certificate of insurance?

Many do. We are insured through State Farm with $1M per occurrence and $2M general aggregate coverage and provide certificates of insurance on request.

Locations

Find a Prom Photographer near you

Our own photographers and videographers work across all 50 states, Washington, DC, Ontario and Quebec, at the same published price everywhere.

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