Serving Bergen County
Sweet 16 & Quinceañera Photography & Videography | Cresskill, NJ
Cresskill’s premier milestone-event photographers—capturing celebrations at Knickerbocker Country Club, Demarest Duck Pond, Palisades Interstate Park & more—just 15 minutes away.
Call or Text: (201) 993-6365
100+ Sweet 16 & Quinceañeras Captured
Effortless Cresskill Shoots—Planned to the Minute
Sweet 16 & Quinceañera photography in Cresskill, NJ starts with timing the light between the tree-lined estates on Piermont Road and the rolling greens of Knickerbocker Country Club. We walk every location a week ahead—marking where afternoon sun filters through the maples at Demarest Duck Pond and which stone pathways stay softly shaded for flawless skin tones.
Hoping for a river-view backdrop? We bake in a quick five-minute hop to the Palisades Interstate Park Lookout off Route 9W—no extra travel time, just a dramatic Hudson vista.
What this means for you
Bilingual guidance (English & Spanish) keeps every generation relaxed and on-schedule.
Local vendor hotline: our florist partner on Union Avenue delivers fresh bouquets in under two hours.
Venue coordination: we sync with Knickerbocker CC staff to cue ballroom uplights for your candle-lighting moment.
Every RAW file is written to two memory cards in-camera, then triple-backed-up at our Cliffside Park studio the same night—so you can dance, laugh, and savor every hug knowing your images are already safe.
Why Families Choose Us
Family-run studio crafting heirloom albums since 2002
English & Spanish support for every generation of your family
10 min from Cresskill via Piermont Rd—preferred by Knickerbocker Country Club
FEATURED WORK
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Quinceañera & Sweet 16 Event Photography & Videography Packages
PHOTOGRAPHY
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Full party coverage: getting ready, church/blessing (optional), grand entrance, vals (waltz), surprise dance, toasts, cake, open dance.
Traditional moments: crowning, shoe ceremony, last doll, candle lighting (if included).
Family & court portraits: we organize damas & chambelanes so no one is missed.
Pro lighting for entrances, first dances, speeches.
Private gallery with all the best images (no hard cap), color-corrected, ready to view, download, share, plus USB keepsake and secure backups.
Delivery: Photos 4–6 weeks. Rush available.
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Two photographers and up to 10 hours for more angles and faster portraits.
Traditional moments covered (as above).
Priority editing + preview: 10–15 photos in 3–5 days.
Signature retouching on hero portraits (skin, flyaways, small distractions).
Album design help + credit toward heirloom album or wall art; white-glove service to manage schedule and family list.
Delivery: Photos 2–3 weeks + preview 3–5 days. Rush available.
CINEMATOGRAPHY
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Lead filmmaker (gimbal + pro audio), up to 8 hours.
Cinematic Highlight Film (~4–6 minutes) that shows the story and feeling of the night.
Traditional moments filmed: crowning, shoe ceremony, last doll, candle lighting (if included).
Clean audio of vals/special dances and toasts/speeches; one documentary edit (ceremony/blessing or speeches).
4K delivery on a private page to stream/download + USB keepsake; backups.
Delivery: Highlight 6–8 weeks. Rush available.
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Two filmmakers and up to 10 hours for multi-angle storytelling.
Highlight Film + full documentary edits (ceremony/blessing and speeches).
Traditional moments filmed (as above) + same-week teaser (30–60 sec vertical) for Reels/TikTok.
Custom color grade to match your décor; title cards (court names, timeline); aerial shots where venue/FAA & weather allow (insured).
Pro audio archived; raw-footage archive available as an add-on.
Delivery: Highlight 4–6 weeks + teaser within 7 days. Rush available.
SIGNATURE PHOTO + FILM
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1 Photographer + 1 Filmmaker, unified plan, up to 8 hours.
Traditional moments (photo + video): crowning, shoe ceremony, last doll, candle lighting (if included).
Curated photo gallery + 4K Highlight Film; one documentary edit (ceremony/blessing or speeches).
Coordinated lighting & audio; family & court portrait management; USB keepsake; backups.
Delivery: Photos 4–6 weeks; Film 6–8 weeks. Rush available.
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2 Photographers + 2 Filmmakers, up to 10 hours, from glam to grand exit.
Traditional moments (photo + video) (as above) + same-week teaser set (select photos + 30–60 sec vertical video).
Highlight Film + full documentary edits (ceremony/blessing and speeches).
Premium retouching on key portraits; custom film color grade; album credit.
Priority editing + delivery; multi-site backups; drone coverage where permitted.
Delivery: Photos 2–3 weeks; Film 4–6 weeks + teaser within 7 days. Rush available.
Top Sweet 16 Venues Near Cresskill
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Elegant private-club ballroom with an outdoor terrace—only 5 minutes from Cresskill.
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Grand marble staircases, chandelier ballrooms, and manicured gardens just 7 minutes away.
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SPACE Events, Englewood Cliffs
Modern lounge-style venue featuring nightclub lighting and a 30-ft LED screen for a show-stopping Quince entrance, 10 minutes south via Palisades Pkwy.
Faqs
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Popular spring and fall dates fill 9–12 months out. If your Sweet 16 is in peak season, reserve as soon as your venue is confirmed. For winter parties, 4–6 months is usually fine. A signed agreement and 25 % retainer lock in your date.
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Yes. Our lead photographer and studio manager are fluent in both languages. We give directions on-site in English or español, and your online gallery can be toggled to either language. ¡Nos encanta trabajar con familias bilingües!
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• Essentials – 6 hrs photo, private gallery in 7 days, USB of full-resolution images.
• Signature – 10 hrs photo + video team, 3–4 min highlight film, sneak-peek gallery in 48 hrs.
• Heirloom – unlimited photo coverage, full cinematic film + highlight, heirloom albums for you and both sets of parents. -
Absolutely. Add extra hours, a second shooter, aerial drone, mini-albums or a Quince rehearsal session. Tell us what matters most and we’ll tailor a quote.
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• Sneak-peek gallery: 48 hrs (Signature & Heirloom)
• Full photo gallery: 7 days (all packages)
• Highlight film: 2 weeks
• Full documentary film (Heirloom): 4–6 weeks
Fast delivery is part of our promise—no waiting months to relive your night.
Meet The Team
Mario W. Valladares
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For more than twenty years, Mario has turned milestone celebrations into elegant, story‑driven images. His calm guidance on the day means you can stay present with your daughter while he captures every detail you’ll want to remember.
Ana Valladares
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From the first hello to the final album delivery, Ana is your dedicated point of contact. She handles timelines, vendor coordination, and every quick question—so planning feels effortless and enjoyable. Fluent in English and Spanish, she ensures every family member feels understood.
Valentino Valladares
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Valentino pairs candid photography with cinematic video, giving you both stunning stills and a highlight film to share. FAA‑certified for aerial footage, he adds a signature overhead perspective of grand entrances and venue décor—all while working discreetly alongside Mario.
Driving Directions from Cresskill, NJ to Red Studios
442 Washington Ave, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
Distance: ≈ 6 miles • Typical drive time: 14 – 18 minutes
Quick Travel-Time Tips
• Mid-day & weekends: ~12 – 15 min
• Weekday school dismissal: add 5 min near Tenafly & Englewood school zones
• Pro tip: free street parking on Washington Ave—arrive 10 min early to settle in.
Red Studios is just a 15-minute drive south of Cresskill via Knickerbocker Rd and US-9W. Book your Sweet 16 or Quinceañera session today!
¿Prefiere indicaciones en español? Llámenos y se las enviamos.
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Head south on Piermont Rd out of Cresskill. Stay on Piermont for about 2.2 miles, passing Knickerbocker Country Club.
Continue straight onto Knickerbocker Rd into Tenafly; proceed 1.4 miles.
Merge slightly right onto Sylvan Ave / US-9W in Englewood Cliffs; travel 1.6 miles.
Turn LEFT onto East Palisade Ave, then immediate RIGHT onto Anderson Ave toward Cliffside Park.
Follow Anderson Ave south for 0.8 mile, passing Cliffside Park’s main business district.
Turn RIGHT on Washington Ave; Red Studios (442 Washington) is on the LEFT.
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Studio Details
Address
442 Washington Avenue
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
Phone
(201) 993-6365
Business Hours
Monday – Friday: 11 AM – 8 PM
Saturday: 1 PM – 5 PM
Sunday: Closed
Parking
Free street parking available on Washington Ave
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