Sweet 16 Photographer NYC

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Photography in New York City. Portraits, headshots, fashion, editorial and more.

Birthdays, photographed by Dante's Models in New York
Birthdays, photographed by Dante's Models in New York
Birthdays, photographed by Dante's Models in New York

Sweet 16 Photography in New York City

Sixteen is a big birthday. Small dinner or full party, we photograph your outfit, your friends and the people who showed up for you.

Why Dante's Models for Your Sweet 16

We shoot professional models, where the whole job is getting people to look good and feel good on camera. A sweet 16 gets the same work, except the person in front of the lens is you. Our photographers are used to working with teens. We keep it fun and relaxed, and the pictures still come out properly composed.

Sweet 16 Photography Packages

Portrait Session: $500

  • 1-hour photoshoot at one location
  • 1 to 2 outfit changes
  • 25 edited images
  • Good for birthday portraits before or after the party
  • Online gallery for sharing

Party Coverage: $1,200

  • 3 hours of event photography
  • Candid and posed shots of guests, dancing, cake cutting and the rest of the night
  • 75+ edited images
  • Same-night sneak peeks for Instagram
  • Online gallery delivered within one week

The Full Sweet 16 Experience: $1,800

  • Portrait session before the party (1 hour) at an NYC location
  • Party coverage (up to 5 hours)
  • 150+ edited images
  • Short highlight slideshow
  • Premium online gallery with download and print ordering

What We Photograph

  • You: styled portraits in your look for the night
  • Your friends: group shots you will actually want to post
  • The details: decorations, the cake, the venue, the outfit pieces you spent weeks planning
  • The party: dancing, speeches, surprises and the candid moments in between
  • Family: your parents and the rest of the family, proud of you

Sweet 16 Photo Spots in NYC

  • Central Park: Bethesda Terrace down to the Mall
  • Brooklyn Bridge Park: the Manhattan skyline at sunset
  • Top of the Rock: the city from up high
  • The Vessel, Hudson Yards: modern architecture for a bolder look
  • Coney Island Boardwalk: bright colors and fun, for something more playful

Book Your Sweet 16 Photoshoot

You only turn sixteen once. Get in touch to check availability and hold your date.

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Where We Shoot in NYC

Central Park
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Top of the Rock
The Vessel Hudson Yards
Coney Island Boardwalk

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a sweet 16 photographer cost in NYC?
A portrait session is $500 for 1 hour and 25 edited images. Party Coverage is $1,200 for 3 hours of event photography. The $1,800 Full Sweet 16 Experience adds a portrait session before the party to up to 5 hours of party coverage, with 150+ images.
Do you cover the party or just portraits?
Both. Book a portrait session before or after the party, coverage of the party itself, or the Full Experience package, which does both.
When will we get the sweet 16 photos?
The online gallery is delivered within one week. We send sneak peeks the same night so you can post to Instagram the night of the party.
Where can we do the portrait session?
People like Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park at sunset, Top of the Rock, the Vessel at Hudson Yards, and the Coney Island boardwalk if you want something more playful.
How long is party coverage?
3 hours in the standard package and up to 5 hours in the Full Sweet 16 Experience. We cover the guests, the dancing, the cake cutting and the rest of the night.

What We Shoot in NYC

Portrait Photography

From $500

Professional Headshots

From $200

Fashion & Editorial

From $1,200

Quinceanera

From $1,000

Book a Shoot in NYC

We plan the look, pick the locations and do the editing. You show up.

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