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Money spraying at a 40th Birthday celebration

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY

Every event has moments worth keeping. Most of them happen when nobody's looking at the camera.

From birthday parties and christenings to charity evenings and corporate dos — I cover events of all kinds across Milton Keynes and the surrounding area.
 

Since every event is different, event photography is completely flexible to your needs - want 100% candid or lots of group shots, I can absolutely do that! Not sure what coverage you need - tell me your event plans and I can advise on what works best!

Ella's 5 star rating is well deserved. She covered photography services for my birthday, and I had no regrets at all. I am amazed by her professionalism and her warm spirit. She delivered great photographs, and it was just an absolute pleasure to work with her.
If you need a dependable and formidable photographer for ANY event coverage at all, look no further. 

Anthony, Horwood House, Milton Keynes

WHAT I COVER

If there are people, there are photographs worth taking.

Events come in all shapes and sizes. The approach is always the same — documentary coverage that captures the atmosphere, the people, and the moments that actually made the day.

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Birthday parties

Milestone birthdays, surprise parties, garden parties. Any size, any vibe — I'll adapt to whatever the day looks like.

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School & community events

Fetes, award evenings, performances and community celebrations. Real coverage of real communities doing real things.

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Christenings & naming ceremonies

Intimate family gatherings where moments happen fast. I'll cover the ceremony and the celebration after, the family together in one place.

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Celebrations & parties

Anniversaries, reunions, leaving parties — any occasion worth marking. If it's worth celebrating, it's worth photographing properly.

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Charity & fundraising events

Galas, auctions, fundraising evenings. Coverage that works for social media, press and your future fundraising materials.

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Something else?

If your event doesn't fit neatly into a category, get in touch anyway. I cover a wide range of events — it's very likely I can help.

RECENT EVENTS

Festival Celebration in Oxfordshire

Festival Celebration

Oxfordshire

Father hugs his daughter at his 40th Birthday Party
Anthony's 40th Birthday 

Horwood House, Milton Keynes

Friends pose for a photo at the Nursing Summer Ball
Nursing Summer Ball

Boat Ball, Southampton

PRICING

Simple hourly pricing. No packages to decipher.

Event photography is priced by the hour — a 2 hour minimum, then add as many hours as your event needs. Not sure how many hours you'll need? I'm happy to help you work that out before you book.

Event photography rates

All prices include edited images & private gallery

Base rate — first 2 hours

Minimum booking. Covers arrival, setup and 2 hours of full coverage. Edited images delivered within 2 weeks.

£350

For first 2 hours

Additional hours

Add as many extra hours as your event needs. Calculated per hour beyond the initial 2.

£150

per hour

per hour after 9pm

Late night surcharge

Applied to any hours of coverage after 9pm. Late finishes limit the work I can take the following day — this keeps things fair for both of us.

+£50

Not sure how many hours you need? Get in touch with your event details — start time, finish time, what's happening — and I'll advise on what makes sense. No commitment, no obligation.

TRAVEL

WITHIN 25 MILES OF MK

BEYOND 25 MILES

No travel fee

Standard coverage area for all events. Covers most of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

Travel cost added

A travel cost is added for events beyond 25 miles. For events of 6+ hours, the no-fee radius extends to 50 miles. Always confirmed in writing before booking.

WHAT TO EXPECT

From first message to delivered gallery.

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Get in touch with your event details

Date, venue, timings and a rough idea of what's happening. I'll come back within 24 hours to confirm availability and provide a full quote.

03

I turn up and get on with it

No fuss, no direction, no interrupting the day. I'll move through the room and cover everything we discussed— guests, atmosphere, the moments in between.

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We agree on coverage hours

I'll advise on how many hours makes sense for your event if you're unsure. Once agreed, everything is confirmed in writing with a booking fee to secure the date.

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Gallery delivered within 2 weeks

All edited images delivered via private gallery link. Full resolution, for you to download. Yours to keep and share!

Very professional, friendly and an all round very good photographer, I highly recommend to everyone. Ella was approachable regarding request and used her experience in getting the right shots!.

Mark, Roman Park Residents Club, Milton Keynes

QUESTIONS PEOPLE USUALLY ASK

Answered before you need to.

How many hours do I need?

It depends on your event — a christening is very different to a big birthday party. A rough guide: ceremonies and shorter gatherings work well at 2–3 hours; full party evenings usually need 4–5. I'm happy to advise once I know the details.

Do you cover events outside Milton Keynes?

Yes — no travel fee within 25 miles of MK. Beyond that, a travel cost is added and confirmed before booking. For longer events (6+ hours) the no-fee radius extends to 50 miles.

What does the late night surcharge cover?

Any coverage after 9pm has a small hourly surcharge added. Working late limits what I can take on the following day — the surcharge keeps things fair without me having to turn down late events altogether.

Can I book you for an event at short notice?

Of course! If I have availability I'll be more than happy to help. Get in touch with the date and I'll come back to you quickly. For events more than a few weeks away, earlier is always better to avoid disappointment.

Got an event coming up?

Tell me the date, venue and rough timings. I'll confirm availability and come back with a full quote — usually within 24 hours.

Also available for engagement sessions · Weddings · Events · Christenings

Ella Grace Photography

Based in Milton Keynes · Available across Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Bedfordshire & beyond

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