Guests chatting and laughing in a sunlit living room at a bridal shower at a home in Bristol

Event Photography in ConnecticutEvent photography that keeps up with the energy of the day

Event photography at a glance

Price
From $400
Coverage
2 to 6 hours
Area
All of Connecticut
Languages
English and Spanish

Three packages: 2 hours for $400, 4 hours for $650 and 6 hours for $950. Travel is included within 20 to 40 miles of New Britain, and edited photos arrive in a private online gallery. Compare packages.

Full edited gallery: 3 to 5 business days for shorter coverage; 5 to 7 business days for full-day coverage. Ask about sneak peeks when booking. Image counts are the most included (“up to”); see Delivery in our terms.

Coverage for any occasion

Flexible event coverage for celebrations that move fast

From birthdays and bridal showers to private parties and community celebrations, event coverage works best when it feels attentive without being intrusive. We document the people, details, and rhythm of the day without turning the event into a production.

Before the event, we talk through your schedule, must-have moments, any family or group photos you want, and the parts of the celebration that matter most. Afterward, you receive an edited online gallery that is easy to share with guests and revisit later.

For larger celebrations, we also offer planning support with custom event pages, RSVP coordination, and guest management to make the full experience smoother for you and your guests.

Quick answer

How does event photography work?

Before the event

We learn the schedule, identify the must-have moments, and make sure coverage fits the way your event is actually going to flow from arrival to final highlights.

During the event

We stay attentive without getting in the way, capturing people, details, candid reactions, and key moments as they happen in real time.

After the event

Your edited gallery is delivered online, and if this is a business function, our corporate event coverage page goes deeper on brand-focused needs and recap content.

Event subservices

Find the event page that fits your celebration

Explore dedicated pages for each event type so you can start with the coverage that matches your timeline and guest experience.

Compare event photography coverage

Simple Moments

2 hours · 1 photographer

$400

  • Up to 25 edited images
  • Private online gallery
  • Timeline consultation
  • Premium RSVP page
  • Travel within 20 miles of New Britain
Book Simple Moments

The All-Day Experience

6 hours · 1 photographer

$950

  • Up to 125 edited images
  • Separate 1 hour portrait session before the event
  • Save the date from your portrait photos
  • Premium RSVP page and private gallery
  • Travel within 40 miles of New Britain
Book The All-Day Experience

Match the start and finish times to your program and travel between locations. Send your event date and plans to check the appropriate coverage. Every package includes a premium RSVP page for your guests; see how the RSVP pages work.

Where we’ve photographed

Real events, real places

Showers and birthdays from Ant’s Photography’s own work. More is in the events portfolio.

Manchester, CT

Elicit Brewing Company

A baby shower in the brewery’s brick event space, with a balloon arch and a teddy-bear theme. Venue info

Expecting parents posing under a green and gold balloon arch in a brick hall at Elicit Brewing Company in ManchesterTeddy bear and green and gold balloon centerpiece at a baby shower at Elicit Brewing Company in ManchesterExpectant mother and three guests posing in front of a balloon arch at a baby shower at Elicit Brewing Company in ManchesterBaby shower cake with a gold “We can bearly wait” topper at Elicit Brewing Company in ManchesterFather-to-be kneeling in front of the laughing mother-to-be at a baby shower at Elicit Brewing Company in ManchesterGuests helping the mother-to-be during a baby shower game at Elicit Brewing Company in ManchesterTwo men hugging and laughing in front of a balloon arch at a baby shower at Elicit Brewing Company in ManchesterBaby shower guests and balloon decorations inside a brick-walled room at Elicit Brewing Company in Manchester

Bristol, CT

First birthday at a park

A first birthday under a stone pavilion, from the balloon arch to the cake smash.

Family gathered behind the cake table under blue and orange balloons at a first birthday at a park in BristolBaby tasting cake in a high chair decorated with a ONE banner at a park in BristolOrange first birthday cake with a guitar topper at a park in BristolParents holding the birthday boy behind the cake table at his first birthday at a park in BristolSmiling baby with frosting on his face in a high chair at his first birthday at a park in BristolFamily and friends gathered under a balloon arch at a first birthday at a park in BristolParents kneeling beside their baby's high chair at a first birthday party at a park in BristolGuest feeding the birthday boy cake in his high chair at a park in Bristol

Bristol, CT

Bridal shower at home

A backyard bridal shower, with a group photo on the lawn and candids inside.

Bridal shower guests gathered for a group photo on a backyard lawn at a home in BristolGuests chatting and laughing in a sunlit living room at a bridal shower at a home in Bristol

Planning one of these? See baby shower, birthday and bridal shower photography, or ask about your event.

Venue names show where these photographs were made; Ant’s Photography is independent of the venue. Private homes and parks are shown by town only.

Event FAQs

What should you expect from event photography?

Helpful answers for hosts who want coverage that feels smooth and natural.

How much does event photography cost in Connecticut?

Event photography starts at $400 for 2 hours with up to 25 edited images. A 4-hour package is $650 with up to 50 edited images, and a 6-hour package is $950 with up to 125 edited images, a 1-hour portrait session before the event and a save-the-date designed from those photos. Every package includes a premium RSVP page for your guests. Travel is included within 20 to 40 miles of New Britain, depending on the package.

How does event photography work?

We start with your timing, priorities, and must-have moments, then cover the event in a way that feels present without being disruptive. The goal is to document people, details, and atmosphere as the event naturally unfolds.

What is included in event photography coverage?

Coverage usually includes candid guest moments, important activities, group photos when needed, and venue or decor details that help tell the full story of the event.

How long should event photography coverage be?

The right coverage length depends on your schedule and the moments you want documented. Some events only need the main activities covered, while others need arrival, details, and closing moments too.

How soon will we receive our edited event photos?

Full edited galleries are delivered in 3 to 5 business days after shorter coverage, or 5 to 7 business days after full-day coverage. Ask about sneak peeks when booking; their availability and timing are confirmed separately. Photographs arrive in a private online gallery for downloading and sharing.

Can we book photography for just the key moments of a party?

Yes. Compare the 2-hour, 4-hour and 6-hour event options against the actual schedule. Simple Moments is $400 for 2 hours with up to 25 edited images. Share the cake, speeches, games, family groups or other priority moments and their times so we can confirm which window fits. More guests or spread-out activities may need a longer window.

Have an event coming up?

Let's talk about the moments you want covered

Tell us the date, location, and top priorities for your celebration, and we will recommend coverage that fits the pace of the day.