Why You Should Hire a Photographer for Your Pre-Prom Party

Can we take a moment to chat about Prom? It's not just a dance, it's a milestone – and it's coming up fast for your high school junior or senior in 2024. Here in Long Island, some junior proms are scheduled for mid April. Now, you might be juggling a to-do list a mile long (purchasing the outfit, hiring make-up and hair stylists, booking the party bus), but let's talk about why hiring a professional photographer for the pre-prom party is a total game-changer.

First off, let's be real. How often do we get to see our teens dressed to the nines, looking like they’re off to the Oscars? This is one of those rare moments you'll want to freeze-frame forever. And while smartphone photos are great, they just don't hold a candle to the crisp, clear, frame-worthy shots a pro can deliver. After all, why do you think actors line up for the paparazzi for their official “red carpet'“ shot?

Second, a seasoned photographer is not delivering a gallery of a 1000 random photos, but rather a curated gallery or stunning photos that capture the excitement, the glam, and those candid moments of laughter and friendship. Photos that tell a story – perhaps the couple are high school sweethearts, maybe just going as friends, the awkwardness of exchanging corsages and boutonnieres,

Plus, if you’ve invested in this party, do you want to host AND be worrying about capturing every moment from the party? Hiring a photographer means you get to be fully present, soaking in every second of this special night alongside your teen, without worrying about capturing the perfect shot.

Let’s not forget the kids! Yes, they are glued to their phones and taking selfies, but they LOVE when they can share a beautiful photo of themselves online.

Let's give your senior the red-carpet treatment they deserve and make those pre-prom memories shine. After all, they're only this young once, and these are the photos that will bring everyone smiles for years to come.

Ready to chat more about it? Contact me!

Erin Rechler Photography is a Long Island, New York photographer and is now booking Pre-Prom parties in the Huntington area. If you live in the surrounding Lloyd Harbor, Cold Spring Harbor, Laurel Hollow, Syosset, Plainview, Woodbury, Roslyn, Muttontown, Old Westbury, Locust Valley, Oyster Bay, Greenlawn, Centerport, Melville, Jericho or Northport areas, please consider booking Erin for your Pre-Prom party.