Private Events
Baby showers, engagements, birthdays, anniversaries — and the gatherings that never make it onto a stage. Photographed the way they felt, not the way they were posed.
The occasions
Baby showers and bridal showers · Engagements and baat paki · Birthdays, for children and for grandparents alike · Milestone anniversaries · Mehndi, dholki, and home celebrations · Family gatherings of every size.
How I work
Quietly, and from inside the room rather than in front of it. I photograph every generation as they are — toddlers mid-laugh, grandparents mid-story — and I keep the posed frames few and brief, so the day stays yours. What you receive is the celebration as it actually unfolded: the hands, the hugs, the moment between the moments.
A note on privacy
Your celebration stays yours. Every gallery is private, and nothing from your family's day is ever shared publicly without your word.
Coverage
Two hours $600 · Three hours $750 · Four hours $1,000 · Five hours $1,250. Shorter coverage is priced at a higher hourly rate; standard coverage runs $250 per hour from three hours. Every collection includes a private online gallery of retouched images.
Kind Words
"I had the pleasure of hiring Hira for my baby shower, and I couldn't be happier with the experience! From start to finish, she was incredibly professional and easy to work with. Hira captured every precious moment — from the candid smiles and laughter to the special details that made the day unforgettable. The final gallery exceeded my expectations, and I've received so many compliments on the photos."
— Bhumi Pandhi
"Finally got around to seeing the photos. You did an amazing job — you truly captured the event. Sanna is obsessed with her photos. I've passed along your info to a few of my friends who were asking as well."
— Hinna Khan-Chaudhary
Every inquiry is answered personally — hira@hiraakmal.com