Sweet 16 Photographer in San Diego, CA

MacroSnaps in San Diego

Sweet 16 Parties in San Diego: photography & video

A Sweet 16 is a party that's planned around one person and her friends, and it moves quickly: the grand entrance, the candle-lighting, a father-daughter dance, a slideshow and hours on the dance floor. MacroSnaps photographers and videographers cover the full evening, from portraits before guests arrive to the last group photo with friends, so the family can enjoy the party instead of filming it on phones.

San Diego is one of the largest cities in North America, home to roughly 1.4 million people. We cover Sweet 16 events at event and banquet venues across the area, from The Prado at Balboa Park, USS Midway Museum and The US Grant to private homes, restaurants and community halls.

We keep coverage relaxed and natural. Sixteen-year-olds and their friends are often more comfortable when the photographer blends in, so we balance a short set of planned portraits with plenty of candid photos from the dance floor, the photo backdrop and the tables. If there's a theme, a special outfit change or a surprise performance, tell us in advance and we'll make sure it's covered.

For a typical Sweet 16, clients in San Diego book about 4 hours of photography ($550) and 3 hours of videography ($700). 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 San Diego costs the same as anywhere else we work, and there are no quotes to wait for.