Services & Pricing
Photography packages from $250 - events, maternity, portraits, kids, graduation, and stage shows. Every event includes a high-quality Instagram reel.
- Holiday Mini Session - from $149, 20 minutes. 20-minute outdoor holiday session at a Richmond-area park, with 12 hand-edited photos - made for holiday cards. Any day Nov 1 - Dec 14.
- Event Photography - from $400, 3 hours. Complete photo coverage for birthdays, family events, and celebrations. Includes 1 high-quality Instagram Reel.
- Maternity Photo - from $250, 2 hours. Soft, natural maternity portraits for beautiful memories before your little one arrives.
- Newborn Photography - from $400, 3 hours. Gentle newborn portraits in the comfort of your home - props provided, with plenty of time for feeds and cuddles.
- Portrait Photography - from $250, 2 hours. Personal, professional, and lifestyle portraits with clean, polished editing.
- Kids Photoshoot - from $250, 2 hours. Fun, colorful, and candid photos that capture your child's personality.
- Family Photography - from $250, 2 hours. Warm family portraits and natural moments captured beautifully.
- Baby Shower / Gender Reveal - from $350, 3 hours. Complete coverage of decor, emotions, family moments, and celebration highlights.
- Graduation Photoshoot - from $250, 2 hours. Cap, gown, and the pride of the moment — graduation portraits on campus or on location, solo or with family.
- Dance Recital & Stage - from $350, 3 hours. Recitals, arangetrams, and school performances captured from the best seat in the house — stage lighting handled with care.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photoshoot with Lights & Story cost?
Sessions start at $149. Holiday Mini Session starts at $149 for 20 minutes. Portrait Photography, Maternity Photo, Kids Photoshoot, Family Photography, and Graduation Photoshoot start at $250 for 2 hours. Baby Shower / Gender Reveal and Dance Recital & Stage start at $350 for 3 hours. Event Photography and Newborn Photography start at $400 for 3 hours. Need longer coverage or a mix of services? Send a message and we'll put together a custom package.
When will I get my photos?
Within 7 days of your session. Every photo is edited by hand, and you receive them through a private gallery link.
How many photos will I get?
It depends on the session and how long it runs. Event coverage can reach 400-600 photos, and every one of them is edited by hand.
What happens if it rains on the day of an outdoor shoot?
You can reschedule to another date, based on availability. If the weather isn't right for an outdoor session, we'll pick a new date together.
What's included in a session?
The hours of coverage listed for your service, plus hand-edited photos delivered in a private gallery within 7 days. Event Photography also includes a high-quality Instagram reel.
Where do you photograph?
Across Richmond, Short Pump and Glen Allen, Virginia - Lights & Story is based in Glen Allen. For a location further out, ask on WhatsApp.
How do I book a session?
Message on WhatsApp or send the contact form with your date, the type of shoot and how many people will be in the photos. You will get availability and a quote back.