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Answers About Prices, Delivery and Your Event Day in Mesa

This Mesa photographer and videographer FAQ answers what families ask us most before booking a wedding, quinceañera or graduation. Every answer follows our prices and our contract, and your contract sets the final terms.

If your question is not here, call or text (602) 753-7969, or reach us through the contact page.

A quinceañera in her gown poses with her mother during her pre-event photo session at The Wright House in Mesa, Arizona
A quinceañera in her gown poses with her mother during her pre-event photo session at The Wright House in Mesa, Arizona

Prices and Payments for Photo and Video in Mesa

How much does wedding or quinceañera photo and video cost in Mesa?

Our photo and video packages are $2,150 (Essential Package, 8 hours), $3,250 (Complete Package, 10 hours) and $4,995 (Deluxe Package, 12 hours). Prices are the same for weddings and quinceañeras, and all three include a photographer, a videographer and the pre-event photo session. See everything each one includes in our wedding packages and quinceañera packages.

Can I book only photography or only video for my Mesa event?

Yes. We offer photography-only and video-only packages of 4, 6 and 8 hours, without the pre-event photo session. We suggest looking at the photo and video packages first, since one team covers both. See the prices for photography only and video only.

How do payments work for an event package?

You hold your date with a $500 deposit, which is applied to your package total. You pay the rest in monthly installments, and the balance is due in full one month before the event. See the booking steps on our contact page.

Is the $500 deposit an extra charge?

No. The $500 deposit is part of your package total. If you cancel, that same deposit is the cancellation fee, not a separate charge. Read how it works in our wedding packages.

Booking, Date Changes and Cancellation

How do I hold my date with IAZ Photo Studio in Mesa?

Send us your date and event type through the contact form, or call or text (602) 753-7969. We reply within 24 to 48 hours. Then you review and sign your contract online through ShutterTerms and hold the date with $500.

What happens to what I paid if I cancel my event?

If you cancel 4 months or more before the event, you lose only the $500 deposit, which is the cancellation fee. If you cancel less than 4 months before, everything paid is lost. Your contract sets the final terms; see our quinceañera packages for what each one covers.

Can I change the date of my event?

Yes, once, if you let us know 4 months ahead and the new date is open. If we are not available on the new date, the $500 cancellation fee applies. Before you move your event, check whether the new date is open.

What Happens on Your Event Day in Mesa

What is the pre-event photo session and when does it happen?

Every event package includes a one-hour photo session before the event: your engagement session or the quinceañera's session. It takes place at least 2 weeks before the event, and we plan it around the light, because Arizona light is softest late in the afternoon. See our engagement sessions and quinceañera sessions.

Does an adult need to come if the quinceañera is a minor?

Yes. If anyone in the session is under 18, an adult from the family must be there for the whole session. Without an adult present, the session does not go ahead. Read more on our quinceañera photo session page.

Do my coverage hours include travel from the church to the hall?

Yes. Your package hours are continuous, and travel between the session, the church and the hall counts toward those hours, as does any waiting time. That is why it helps to pick your package based on your full timeline. Compare the hours of each package in our wedding packages.

Do you need my event timeline?

Yes. We ask for your timeline one month before the event, and any changes should come to us in writing. It tells the photographer and videographer where to be at every moment. If you are still choosing a place, see our guide to Mesa event venues.

Do you cover weekend events and work in Spanish?

Yes. We cover events any day, weekends included, and we work with your family in English or Spanish. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Meet the IAZ Photo Studio team.

Delivery of Your Photos and Video

When will I get my photos and video?

After the event you have 4 weeks to choose your photos. From the day you choose them, delivery usually takes 2 to 4 weeks for photo only and 4 to 8 weeks for photo and video. These are usual times, not a fixed date, and your contract sets the final terms. In the meantime, see finished events in our gallery.

What if I do not choose my photos in time?

If your selection is not finished within 4 weeks after the event, our team makes it for you, and that selection is final. Afterward you can still buy digital photos, prints or other products. See which photos each of our quinceañera packages includes.

Photo Sessions and Graduations in Mesa

How much does a quinceañera or engagement photo session cost?

There are three sessions: Essential, Classic and Signature, at $350, $550 and $750. You book with a non-refundable $150 deposit, pay the rest 48 hours before the session, and can reschedule with 72 hours' notice. See our quinceañera session and engagement session.

How much do graduation photos cost in Mesa?

Graduation sessions are $250, $395 and $595, booked with a $150 deposit. Delivery usually takes 2 weeks, and 48-hour rush delivery is $100 more. See our graduation packages and what our graduation sessions look like.

Where can my photo session take place in Mesa?

At the spot you choose. A session with more than one location stays within 5 driving miles of the spot where it starts. There is no travel fee within 25 driving miles of Tempe, Arizona (I-10 and US-60); farther out, we quote the travel before you book. Find ideas in our guide to quinceañera photo locations.

Travel and Urgent Service in the Phoenix Area

Do you charge travel for events in Mesa?

No. There is no travel fee within 50 driving miles of Tempe, Arizona (I-10 and US-60), and all of Mesa is inside that range. Beyond that, travel is quoted on the full driving distance and agreed in writing before the date. See the Mesa event venues where we have worked.

Can you cover my event on short notice?

Yes, if your date is open. Urgent service adds $500 to an event package and $150 to a session, within the Phoenix metro area. Call us at (602) 753-7969 to find out if your date is open. The full terms are on our urgent service page (opens in a new tab).

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