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How to save the memories of a fifteenth birthday: printed book, files or wall art
Quinceañera photo album, digital photos or prints: which one is worth it
If you can choose only one thing, keep the digital photos and back them up, because everything else comes from them; if you can, add an album, because it's what the family will actually open in twenty years. With IAZ Photo Studio, the Complete Package ($3,250) already includes all the digital photos and a 30-page 12×12 album, and an additional album costs $400 to $750.
Digital photos are for sharing and printing; the album tells the day in order; framed and metal prints decorate the house. Here we compare the three options with our real prices.
Album, digital photos and prints side by side
The three options keep the same photos in different ways; this table helps you see what each one is for.
| Digital photos | Printed album | Framed and metal prints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it's for | Sharing, backing up and printing | Telling the day in order | Decorating the house or the hall |
| Price with IAZ | 75 or all, depending on the package; extra from $25 | Included from Complete up; extra from $400 to $750 | 20×30 in every package; extra from $250 to $575 |
| Who chooses the photos | You, in the online gallery | You, within 4 weeks after the event | You |
| Risk | Lost if nobody backs them up | Stays in the box if you don't like the design | Only a few sizes fit on the wall |
| Lasts longer if | You keep copies in two places | You choose it calmly | You hang it away from the sun |
What each quinceañera package includes in photos, album and wall prints
Before you buy add-ons, check what already comes in your package. Many families pay twice for something they already had.
- Essential Package, $2,150: 75 digital photos on USB and in the online gallery, and a Framed 20×30 Photo. No album.
- Complete Package, $3,250: all digital photos on USB, unlimited downloads, a 30-page Professional 12×12 Photo Album and a Framed 20×30 Photo.
- Deluxe Package, $4,995: all photos, a 40-page 12×12 album, an 8×8 Modern Signature Guest Book, a Textured Framed 20×30 Photo and a Samsung Tablet with All Event Photos and Videos.
- Signature photography-only package, $1,895: 100 edited photos, a framed 16×20 photo and a 20-page 8×8 album.
To see every piece calmly, read what a quinceañera photo and video package includes.
When a quinceañera album is worth it
The album is worth it when you want the day told in order: getting ready, the Mass, the waltz, the surprise dance and the party. It's the object passed from hand to hand at Christmas, the one Grandma asks to see and the one your daughter will show her own children.
You choose the album photos. We learned this years ago: our founder once designed an album with the photos he found most beautiful, and the bride explained that it was missing exactly the ones that showed who her husband was; the full story is on photographybyvarela.com. Since then the family chooses, because nobody recognizes which smile matters better than they do. You have 4 weeks after the event to make your selection online; if it doesn't arrive, we make it for you.
If your package doesn't include an album, or you want one for the grandparents or the padrinos, an additional album comes in sizes from 8×8 to 12×12 and costs $400 to $750, depending on the size.
What you can do with the digital photos
Digital photos are the foundation, because with them you print, share and back up. Here's what you need to know:
- How many you get: 75 with Essential and all of them with Complete and Deluxe, on USB and in the online gallery.
- If you want more: additional digital photos at fixed prices: 1 for $25, 10 for $105, 25 for $190, 50 for $290, 100 for $450 or all of them for $595.
- You can print them: your downloads include permission to print for personal use.
- Lab discount: 20% off professional prints ordered online.
- Save them in time: we keep your files for one year. Download everything and keep a copy in two different places, such as a computer and the cloud.
Framed prints, metal prints and the Modern Signature Guest Book
Large prints are for the house or the entrance of the hall. These are the prices of what you can add:
- Framed enlargements: 16×20 for $250, 20×30 for $350 and 24×36 for $450.
- Metal prints: in three sizes, for $350, $450 and $575. Ask us for the dimensions when you check your date.
- Modern Signature Guest Book: $400, or included in the Deluxe Package, so guests leave their messages next to the pre-event session photos.
Many families use a photo from the pre-event session for the large print at the hall entrance, because the session happens at least 2 weeks before the party.
Prices for albums, wall prints and extra digital photos
These add-ons go into the contract at a fixed price.
| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| Extra hour | $150 |
| Additional photographer | $500 for the first 4 hours; then $125 per hour |
| Additional videographer | $600 for the first 4 hours; then $150 per hour |
| Additional Pre-Event Photo Session | $250 |
| Album, 8×8 to 12×12 | $400 to $750 |
| Framed enlargement, 16×20 / 20×30 / 24×36 | $250 / $350 / $450 |
| Metal print, three sizes | $350 / $450 / $575 |
| Modern Signature Guest Book | $400 |
| 5-minute Event Highlight Video | $160 |
| 1-minute Event Highlight Video | $100 |
| Online Video Streaming Experience | $450 |
| Extra digital photos: 1 / 10 / 25 / 50 / 100 / all | $25 / $105 / $190 / $290 / $450 / $595 |
What makes sense for your budget
This table sums up what we usually recommend. It's a guide; your family decides.
| Your situation | What we usually recommend | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Tight budget | Essential Package and back up the 75 photos | It includes photo and video and a Framed 20×30 Photo |
| You want a book that lasts | Complete Package | All the photos and a 30-page album |
| Grandparents or padrinos want their own copy | An additional 8×8 album | The smallest size on the add-on list |
| You want to decorate the house | A framed enlargement or a metal print | From $250 |
| You want everything in one place | Deluxe Package | 40-page album, guest book and tablet |
If you still don't know how much to set aside for photo and video, try the quinceañera budget calculator.
Common mistakes when choosing an album, photos or prints
These are the mistakes we see most, and all of them are avoided by reading the contract calmly.
- Confusing the album with the USB. Check what your contract says before you sign.
- Leaving the photos in the gallery. The year passes and the files are gone. Download and back up in the first weeks.
- Choosing the album in a hurry. You have 4 weeks to select; set aside an afternoon with your daughter.
Common questions about a quinceañera photo album
How much does a quinceañera photo album cost?
With IAZ Photo Studio, the 12×12 album comes in the Complete Package (30 pages) and in the Deluxe Package (40 pages). An additional album, from 8×8 to 12×12, costs $400 to $750.
Can I print the digital photos anywhere?
Yes, for personal use. We also give you a 20% discount code on professional prints ordered online.
Who chooses the album photos?
You do. You have 4 weeks after the event to choose in the online gallery; if your selection doesn't arrive, we make it for you.
How long do you keep my photos?
One year. Download and back up everything during that time.
How long does the album take to arrive?
Usual delivery for photo and video is 4 to 8 weeks from your selection; ask about the album's timeline when you book. The contract sets the final terms.
More guides on what you receive
- What a quinceañera photo and video package includesThe main guide to every piece.
- Quinceañera photo and video costPrices and what raises the total.
- How long photo and video delivery takesUsual timelines and when they start counting.
- Streaming and the event websiteAnother way to keep and share everything.
- Quinceañera budget calculatorHow much to set aside for photo and video.
- When the photographer never delivered the photosWhat to check in the contract and at delivery.
Where is the quinceañera?
Pick the city of your event and check your date. We'll tell you which package includes the album and the photos you want.
Torn between an album, files or wall art? Send us a message
Tell us what you'd like to keep from your daughter's quinceañera and we'll tell you honestly which package or add-on makes sense. We reply within 24 to 48 hours.