🎉Birthday Party Photographer BJ Thompson Photography

"We don’t do stiff poses or fake smiles. We capture life—in real life."

Birthdays are all about joy, togetherness, and unforgettable memories.
From the candles and confetti to the hugs and happy tears, your celebration deserves to be beautifully documented.

At BJ Thompson In Real Life Photography, I focus on capturing real, spontaneous moments as they naturally unfold — so you can fully enjoy your special day without worrying about the photos.

✔️ Candid moments — Laughs, hugs, and happy faces all around
✔️ Key highlights — Cake cutting, candles, toasts, gift-giving
✔️ Party energy — Dancing, games, and spontaneous fun
✔️ Celebrant portraits — Personality-filled shots of the birthday star
✔️ Decor & details — The little touches that make your party unique

✔️ Professional, vibrant images that tell your party’s story
✔️ Relaxed, friendly approach — I blend in and make everyone feel at ease
✔️ Fast turnaround — sneak peek images in 24 hours for Premium + VIP packages
✔️ Flexible packages to fit celebrations big and small

🎈 Basic Package — $250

• 1 hour of coverage
• Candid and posed shots
• 20 professionally edited images
• Online gallery for viewing/downloading
• Print release

🎉 Standard Package — $550

• 2 hours of coverage
• Candid + group photos
• 40 professionally edited images
• Online gallery for viewing/downloading
• Print release

🥳 Premium Package — $850

• 3.5 hours of coverage
• Candid, posed, and detail shots (decor, cake, dancing, etc.)
• 70 professionally edited images
• Online gallery + 5 teaser images within 24 hours
• Print release

🎁 VIP Celebration Package — $1,200

• 5 hours of full event coverage
• Unlimited candid and posed images
• 100+ professionally edited images
• USB + online gallery for easy sharing
• 10 social media images within 24 hours
• Print release

• Extra hour: +$200
• Portrait session for celebrant: +$250
• Rush editing (48-hour delivery): +$200
• Custom-designed album: +$300+
• Canvas prints + gift sets: Available upon request

📍 Serving Austin and surrounding areas
📅 Limited availability — book early to reserve your date!
💳 $150 non-refundable retainer required to secure booking (applies to final total)

Session retainers secure your date and are applied toward the remaining balance, due 48 hours before the event.

👉 Ready to make memories? Let’s capture your celebration! 

Call or Text  512-387-7269