Designed for Your Family’s Proudest Milestone
A traditional Filipino debut is a magnificent production, but more importantly, it is a deeply emotional gathering of everyone who loves your daughter. Because every family’s vision, venue choice, and program timeline look a little different, I have designed three distinct, straightforward collections to fit your celebration seamlessly. As your photographer, I bring professional-grade, off-camera lighting to handle dark ballroom stages, a fast and organized workflow for your family portraits, and a native understanding of our cultural traditions.
Select the collection below that best matches the scale of her grand entrance.
Collection I —
The Essential Debut Story
Standard Investment | $1,500
Your Dearlife Investment | $875
Designed for:
Intimate celebrations or clients who want elegant coverage of the essential debut moments.
4 Hours of Consecutive Coverage: Fast-paced, high-impact coverage at the reception venue.
- Program Focus: Coverage begins right as the debutante arrives at the hall, focusing heavily on the grand entrance, 18 Roses, and 18 Candles. (Does not include getting ready coverage).
- What’s Included: High-resolution, professionally edited digital images. Private online download gallery.
Custom Printing: Optionally, you may order premium prints and custom photo albums directly through my preferred online print lab right inside your gallery
Collection II —
The Classic Debut Story -
(the sweet spot)
Standard Investment | $2,050
Your Dearlife Investment | $1,450
Designed for:
Clients who want a complete debut story with both emotional preparation and full celebration coverage.
6 Hours of Consecutive Coverage: Seamless, uninterrupted coverage on your event day.
- Tailored Timeline: 1 hour getting ready coverage (hair, makeup, dress, final details, anticipation) Perfect for prep/detail shots at the venue and 5 full hours of the main reception program.
- Core Focus: Captures the venue details, family portraits, grand entrance, and all 18s traditions with precision.
- What’s Included: High-resolution, professionally edited digital images. Private online gallery with a built-in personal print store.
Custom Printing: Optionally, you may order premium prints and custom photo albums directly through my preferred online print lab right inside your gallery
Collection III —
The Ultimate Experience
Standard Investment | $3500
Your Dearlife Investment | $1950
The full Dearlife storytelling experience!
The complete, all-inclusive collection designed for the grandest celebrations. This package covers your journey from a high-fashion pre-event portrait session to the final dance of the night.
8-Hour Debut Coverage
- Pre-Debut Portrait Session (2 Hours): A creative, editorial portrait experience at a location of your choice. Perfect for creating the welcome banners and guestbooks traditionally showcased at the entrance.
- Getting Ready Coverage (1 Hour): Capturing the final makeup details, the putting on of the grand gown, and emotional portraits with parents before the reception begins.
- Actual Event Coverage (5 Hours): Full-scale coverage of your grand entrance, the Cotillion court dance, 18 Roses, 18 Candles, dinner, and dancing.
- What’s Included:
- High-resolution, professionally edited digital images.
- Private, password protected online gallery with unlimited downloading.
Custom Printing: Optionally, you may order premium prints and custom photo albums directly through my preferred online print lab right inside your gallery.
⏱ Additional Hourly Coverage ($250/hr): Keep the camera rolling if the after-party goes late.
Travel Fee Included in all collections
Add-Ons
Rush gallery → $100
Pre-event portrait session (before guests arrive) → $100
Standalone Pre-debut Photoshoot: $450 up-to 1-hour portrait session
outfit changes (per request)
📌 Booking Policy
A signed contract + retainer officially reserves your date.
By booking a session, the client acknowledges they have read, understood, and agreed to these
Create. Captivate. Cherish.
A love letter to your future self written in light.