Celebrate in Style—Let Us Capture Every Moment

From milestone birthdays to elegant corporate events, we document your celebration with artistry and precision.

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Unforgettable Moments, Captured with Intensions

Capturing a special event is an art— one that requires skill, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of storytelling. At Stephanie Ip Photography, we specialize in event photography in Southern California, ensuring that every milestone, celebration, and unforgettable moment is beautifully and authentically preserved.

Thoughtfully Planned & Seamlessly Executed – We work closely with you to understand your event timeline and key moments, ensuring every important detail is captured effortlessly.

Stunning, Timeless Imagery – With years of experience in special event photography, we focus on natural light, candid emotions, and vibrant details to create stunning, high-quality images.

Best Event Venues in California – Whether it’s an elegant corporate gala in Los Angeles, a luxury birthday party in Malibu, or an intimate anniversary in Orange County, we help you document your event in the most breathtaking settings.

Stress-Free Experience – From pre-event planning to the final gallery delivery, we ensure a smooth, professional, and enjoyable process, so you can focus on celebrating while we capture every moment with care and artistry.

Our Approach

A Stress-Free, Seamless Experience for Your Special Event

Planning a special event can be exciting, but capturing it beautifully requires experience and attention to detail. Whether it’s a corporate gathering, milestone celebration, or private event, we make the photography process effortless. From understanding your event timeline to documenting every key moment, we’re with you every step of the way. Here’s how it works:

Top-rated event photographer in Los Angeles and Orange County, specializing in artistic, lifestyle storytelling for birthdays, graduations, and mitzvah celebrations.

Secure Your Date

Lock in your event date, time, and venue on our calendar. Having these details set in advance allows us to prepare for seamless coverage and ensure every special moment is captured.

Plan Together

Once booked, we’ll schedule a prep call to go over your event timeline, key moments, and special requests. We’ll coordinate with your event team, vendors, or planners to ensure smooth execution.

Capture & Share

On the big day, we’ll document every important moment, from candid interactions to beautifully composed portraits. Your professionally edited photos will be delivered in a private online gallery—ready to share and relive the experience!

Timeless Photography for Your Special Events

Your special event photos should reflect the heart of your celebration—whether it’s a joyful birthday party, a meaningful bar/bat mitzvah, or a cherished baptism. We focus on capturing authentic emotions and unforgettable moments, creating a collection of images that tell the unique story of your day with warmth, joy, and timeless style.

Gallery of lifestyle special event photography from West Hollywood to Newport Beach, capturing modern, candid moments with heart.

Latest work

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Capturing everything from heartfelt speeches to candid laughter and unforgettable milestones, special events are filled with moments of joy, connection, and celebration.

Packages & Pricing

Preserve Your Event’s Best Moments

From heartfelt speeches to lively celebrations, we specialize in capturing the energy and emotions of your special event. Our custom photography packages ensure that every important detail is thoughtfully documented, providing you with stunning images to cherish and share.

Best Value Bar/bat mitzvah photography package in Costa Mesa, offering full event coverage with candid and posed moments.

Legacy

Perfect for parties filled with activities worth capturing, and group photos to commemorate the day.

3 Hours coverage

100 Retouched digital downloads, with the option to purchase additional

USB Keepsake with 10 5x7" prints. What is this?

$20 Print credit for enlargements

$1650 +tax
Most Popular Birthday photography package in Huntington Beach, perfect for capturing kids’ parties with documentary-style coverage.

Honor

Good amount of time to capture the essence of the party. Group photos and a couple of important moments.

2 Hours coverage

50 Retouched digital downloads, with the option to purchase additional

$10 Print credit for enlargements

$1100 +tax
Graduation celebration package in Irvine with natural light portraits and milestone storytelling.

Celebrate

A short coverage to capture some group photos and event details.

1 Hour coverage

25 Retouched digital downloads, with the option to purchase additional

$550 +tax

Included

In all packages

Investment— Includes planning, actual session time and editing time.

Travel— No travel fee for location within 15 miles radius from 90501. Otherwise, it is $2/extra mile driven one way.

Quality— All photos are high resolution enough to print up to a 20" canvas.

Turnaround Time— 2-4 Weeks turnaround time from your shoot date, unless noted otherwise. Option to have 1-week rush job for $200

Upgrades

Our packages are designed to make it easy for you, but we are certainly flexible and will work with you to create the vision you have in mind! Here are a few things you can choose to upgrade. Reach out to us if you have other ideas!

$450 +tax per hour – Every additional hour beyond 3 hours coverage will start at this rate, and you will get an additional 25 retouched digital downloads and 5 5x7" prints for the USB Keepsake

Starting at $300 – Hair, Makeup and Styling | Per person

Starting at $800 – Videography | 3-mins highlight video with background music.

$20/photo, $160/10 – Additional Photos | Available for purchase in Final Gallery

"Stephanie made me feel very comfortable as she was taking photos for my graduation shoot & my birthday party. she does a fantastic job at capturing the small moments during big events, making the photos that much more priceless. overall, i'm VERY happy with how the photos turned out for both photo shoots."

Katrina I.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What types of events do you photograph?

We cover a variety of special events, including milestone birthdays, anniversaries, corporate gatherings, private parties, and more. Whether it’s an intimate celebration or a large-scale event, we’ll document every meaningful moment with artistry and precision.

Coverage depends on the size and scope of your event. We offer customizable packages, ranging from 2-hour intimate gatherings to full-day events. Not sure how much time you need? We’re happy to guide you based on your event’s timeline.

You’ll receive your fully edited photos within 2-4 weeks via a private online gallery, where you can download, share, and order prints. Need photos sooner? Ask about our rush editing options for quicker delivery.

Absolutely! We specialize in a mix of documentary-style candids and posed portraits, ensuring we capture every detail—from heartfelt interactions to beautifully arranged group photos and event décor.

To secure your date, a non-refundable deposit is required, with the balance due the day after the event. We understand that plans change, so we allow rescheduling with advance notice (subject to availability). Learn more about our Cancellation and Rescheduling policy.

Make Every Moment Count

From heartfelt toasts to unforgettable celebrations

We ensure every detail is documented with care and artistry.
Let’s plan it together!

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