Serving Long Island North Shore
Sweet 16 & Quinceañera Photography & Videography | Jericho, NY
Galas at The Mansion at Oyster Bay, Fox Hollow & Crest Hollow CC—just 40 minutes away.
Call or Text: (201) 993-6365
100+ Sweet 16 & Quinceañeras Captured
Effortless Jericho Shoots—Planned to the Minute
Sweet 16 & Quinceañera photography in Jericho begins with golden light sliding across The Mansion at Oyster Bay’s stone portico and filtering through the atrium at Fox Hollow. A week before your party, we walk every space—pinpointing where sunset warms Crest Hollow Country Club’s palm-lined pool deck and which maple-shaded stretches of Jericho Turnpike stay softly diffused for flawless skin tones.
Craving a castle-by-the-sea frame? We add a quick ten-minute hop to Oheka Castle—no extra travel time, just an unobstructed North-Shore panorama.
What this means for you
Bilingual guidance (English & Spanish) keeps every generation relaxed and on-schedule.
Local vendor hotline: our florist on Jericho Tpke delivers bouquets in under an hour.
Venue coordination: we meet Fox Hollow’s lighting crew the day before to dial in your spotlight entrance.
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
40 min from Jericho via L.I.E. & GW Bridge—preferred by The Mansion at Oyster Bay & Fox Hollow
FEATURED WORK
SELECT your SERVICE
Quinceañera & Sweet 16 Event Photography & Videography Packages
PHOTOGRAPHY
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Reception Only — up to 5 hours ·
1 Photographer
For families who only need the party covered—enjoy the night while we handle the photos.Coverage: one venue, from grand entrance through cake and open dancing (up to 5 hrs).
Key moments: entrance, vals/waltz, surprise dance, toasts, cake, plus traditions (crowning, shoe change, last doll, candle lighting if included).
Organized portraits: family, damas & chambelanes—efficient and stress-free.
Pro lighting for entrances, first dances, and speeches.
Delivery: full online gallery in 2 weeks (rush available).
Included:private online gallery with all unlimited photos (color-corrected) + USB drive in a USB case for easy sharing/backup.
Service: bilingual team (English/Español); text/WhatsApp friendly.
Additional time: extra hours available at an added cost.
Optional add-ons: extra hour(s), church/ceremony coverage, albums, wall art, & prints.
Note: We do not provide RAW photos.
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Full Day — up to 8 hours ·
2 Photographers
Our most popular option—start-to-finish coverage with concierge-level help.
Note: Church/ceremony is not included in this package; it’s available as an add-on.Coverage: getting ready → creative portraits → reception & all traditions (up to 8 hrs).
2 photographers for more angles and faster portraits (ideal for larger courts & guest lists).
Timeline & family coordination: we plan the day, manage the shot list, and keep portraits moving.
Pro lighting throughout the day.
Preview: 5 highlight photos in 5 days.
Delivery: full online gallery in 2–3 weeks.
Included:private online gallery with all unlimited photos (color-corrected) + USB drive in a USB case for easy sharing/backup.
Service: bilingual team (English/Español); white-glove guidance for portraits and schedule.
Additional time: extra hours available at an added cost.
Optional add-ons: extra hour(s), church/ceremony coverage, albums, wall art, & prints.
Note: We do not provide RAW photos.
CINEMATOGRAPHY
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Reception Only — up to 5 hours ·
2 Videographers
Enjoy the party—we’ll capture the story.Coverage: one venue, from grand entrance through cake and open dancing (up to 5 hrs).
2 videographers for multi-angle coverage and smooth timing.
Clear sound: professional audio for speeches and special dances (DJ feed and/or mic when available).
Cinema lighting for entrances, first dances, and speeches as needed.
Drone footage included (where permitted and weather-safe).
Deliverable:up to 30-minute short film of the reception.
Delivery: films delivered in 3–4 weeks (rush available).
Included: private online delivery link + USB drive in a USB case for easy viewing and backup.
Service: bilingual team (English/Español); text/WhatsApp friendly.
Additional time: extra hours available at an added cost.
Optional add-ons: ceremony/church coverage (multi-camera edit), vertical/Reels versions, live stream, extra hour(s).
Note: We do not provide RAW video clips.
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Full Day — up to 8 hours ·
2 Videographers
Concierge-level coverage from getting ready to the last dance.Note: Church/ceremony is not included; available as an add-on.
Coverage: getting ready → creative portraits → reception & all traditions (up to 8 hrs).
2 videographers for multi-angle storytelling and efficient portraits.
Pro audio & lighting throughout the day; we coordinate with your DJ/planner for smooth timing.
Drone footage included (where permitted and weather-safe).
Deliverables:up to 45-minute film + highlight film.
Delivery: full films in 4–6 weeks (rush available).
Included: private online delivery link + USB drive in a USB case.
Service: bilingual team (English/Español); white-glove guidance for schedule and shot list.
Additional time: extra hours available at an added cost.
Optional add-ons:church/ceremony coverage (multi-camera + pro audio), Instagram/TikTok vertical cuts, live stream, extra hour(s).
Note: We do not provide RAW video clips.
SIGNATURE PHOTO + FILM
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Reception Only — up to 5 hours ·
2 Photographers + 2 Videographers
Enjoy the party—we’ll capture the celebration and deliver finished photos and film, plus included album & wall art.Albums & Prints (included):
Album 9.5 x 13 (30 pages, up to 40 photos)
1 × 16x20 canvas
Upgrade options available for size, pages, covers
Photography (reception):
One venue from grand entrance through cake & open dancing (up to 5 hrs)
Key moments & traditions; organized family/court portraits; pro lighting for entrances, first dances, speeches
Delivery: online photo gallery in 2 weeks (rush available)
Included:private online gallery with all unlimited photos (color-corrected) + USB drive in a USB case for easy sharing/backup.
Cinematography (reception):
2 videographers with clean audio; drone footage included (where permitted & weather-safe)
Deliverable:up to 30-minute short film of the reception
Delivery: films in 3–4 weeks (rush available)
Includes: private online link + USB drive in a USB case
Service: bilingual team (English/Español)
Additional time: extra hours available at an added cost
Popular add-ons: church/ceremony coverage, wall-art upgrades, parent albums, live stream, vertical/Reels versions
Note: We do not provide RAW photos or RAW video clips.
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Full Day — up to 10 hours ·
2 Photographers + 2 Videographers
Our most complete experience with albums & prints included—church/ceremony coverage included if needed (within the 10-hour day).Studio Photo Session (included):
90-minute session at our studio (scheduled ~2 months before your event; ideal window 6–10 weeks out)
1 outfit · guidance on posing and portrait selection
Italian Album deliverable: one Signing book 10×10 (10 pages, 10 photos) — from the studio session
Wall art: one 20×30 Entrance Canvas — from the studio session
Optional: add hair/makeup styling (by request)
Photography (full day):
Getting ready → church/blessing (if needed) → creative portraits → reception & traditions (up to 10 hrs)
2 photographers; pro lighting throughout
Preview: 5 highlight photos in 5 days
Delivery: online photo gallery in 2–3 weeks
Included: private online gallery with all unlimited photos (color-corrected) + USB drive in a USB case for easy sharing/backup.
Italian Album deliverable: Main album 9.5×13 (30 pages, up to 40 photos)
Wall art: Two 16×20 canvases
Cinematography (full day):
2 videographers with pro audio; drone footage included (where permitted & weather-safe)
Church/ceremony coverage included (if needed) with multi-angle capture and clean audio
Deliverables: up to 60-minute film+ highlight film
Delivery: films in 4–6 weeks (rush available)
Includes: private online link + USB drive in a USB case
Service: bilingual team (English/Español)
Additional time: extra hours available at an added cost (if your timeline exceeds 10 hours)
Popular add-ons: wall-art upgrades, extra parent albums, live stream, vertical/Reels versions
Note: We do not provide RAW photos or RAW video clips.
Top Sweet 16 Venues Near Jericho
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The Mansion at Oyster Bay (Woodlands)
Historic estate with marble staircase, chandeliered ballroom and manicured gardens—5 min north on Muttontown Rd.
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Glass-enclosed Winter Garden Pavilion and grand Terrace Room—3 min east on Jericho Tpke.
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Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury
Palm-lined pool deck, modern ballroom and 24-ft LED wall—8 min east via Jericho Tpke.
Faqs
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We lead the plan so you can enjoy. Expect fast replies, calm guidance, pro lighting and audio, and smooth coordination with your DJ, planner, and venue. Fully insured and venue-ready.
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Nosotros guiamos el plan para que disfruten. Respuestas rápidas, guía tranquila, iluminación y audio profesionales y coordinación fluida con DJ, planner y salón. Asegurados y listos para su evento.
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Party only → Reception Only (Photo or Video). Full day from getting ready to the last dance → Premium Full Day. Want Photo + Video plus printed album and wall prints? Choose Signature Classic (reception) or Signature Premium (full day + studio; ceremony included within 10 hours).
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Solo la fiesta → Solo Recepción (Foto o Video). Todo el día, de arreglos al último baile → Premium Día Completo. ¿Foto + Video con álbum impreso y cuadros? Signature Classic (recepción) o Signature Premium (día completo + estudio; ceremonia incluida dentro de 10 horas).
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Reception Photo: up to 5 hrs • 1 photographer • 1 venue • gallery in 2 wks
Premium Photo: up to 8 hrs • 2 photographers • preview 5/5 • gallery in 2–3 wks
Reception Video: up to 5 hrs • 2 videographers • 1 venue • short film ≤30 min in 3–4 wks
Premium Video: up to 8 hrs • 2 videographers • film ≤45 min + highlight in 4–6 wks
Signature Classic: reception photo + film • album 9.5×13 (30 pages) • one 16×20 wall print
Signature Premium: full day photo + film • studio session • signing book 10×10 • main album 9.5×13 (50 pages) • 20×30 + two 16×20 wall prints • ceremony included (within 10 hrs)
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Foto Recepción: hasta 5 h • 1 fotógrafo • 1 lugar • galería en 2 sem
Foto Premium: hasta 8 h • 2 fotógrafos • avance 5/5 • galería en 2–3 sem
Video Recepción: hasta 5 h • 2 videógrafos • 1 lugar • corto ≤30 min en 3–4 sem
Video Premium: hasta 8 h • 2 videógrafos • película ≤45 min + resumen en 4–6 sem
Signature Classic: foto + video de recepción • álbum 9.5×13 (30 págs) • cuadro 16×20
Signature Premium: día completo foto + video • sesión de estudio • libro de firmas 10×10 • álbum principal 9.5×13 (50 págs) • 20×30 + dos 16×20 • ceremonia incluida (dentro de 10 h)
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Up to 5 hours with 1 photographer at one venue. We cover key moments and traditions and guide quick family and court portraits. Professional lighting for entrances, first dances, and speeches. Typical delivery: 1000+ edited photos. Online gallery in 2 weeks (rush available) plus a USB in a case. RAW files are not provided.
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Hasta 5 horas con 1 fotógrafo en un solo lugar. Cubrimos momentos importantes y tradiciones y guiamos retratos rápidos de familia y corte. Iluminación profesional para entradas, primeros bailes y discursos. Entrega típica: 1000+ fotos editadas. Galería en 2 semanas (opción rápida) y USB en estuche. No entregamos RAW.
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Up to 8 hours with 2 photographers from getting ready to reception. We lead a simple timeline and shot list and bring pro lighting all day. Preview of 5 photos in 5 days. Full gallery in 2–3 weeks, plus a USB. RAW files are not provided.
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Hasta 8 horas con 2 fotógrafos desde arreglos hasta la recepción. Guiamos un horario simple y lista de fotos y usamos iluminación profesional todo el día. Avance de 5 fotos en 5 días. Galería completa en 2–3 semanas, más USB. No entregamos RAW.
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Up to 5 hours with 2 videographers at one venue. Clean audio for speeches and special dances (DJ connection or mics) and cinema lighting as needed. Drone where permitted and weather-safe. Short film up to 30 minutes delivered in 3–4 weeks (rush available), plus private link and USB. RAW clips are not provided.
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Hasta 5 horas con 2 videógrafos en un solo lugar. Audio claro para discursos y bailes (conexión al DJ o micrófonos) y luz de cine según se necesite. Dron donde se permita y con buen clima. Corto de hasta 30 minutos en 3–4 semanas (opción rápida), con enlace privado y USB. No entregamos clips RAW.
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Up to 8 hours with 2 videographers. We coordinate with your DJ and planner, bring pro audio and lighting, and add drone where allowed. Film up to 45 minutes plus a highlight delivered in 4–6 weeks (rush available), with private link and USB. RAW clips are not provided.
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Hasta 8 horas con 2 videógrafos. Coordinamos con su DJ y planner, usamos audio e iluminación profesionales y dron donde se permita. Película de hasta 45 minutos más highlight en 4–6 semanas (opción rápida), con enlace privado y USB. No entregamos clips RAW.
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Reception and Premium do not include ceremony by default; you can add it. Signature Premium includes ceremony within the 10-hour day. We follow church rules and coordinate in advance.
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Recepción y Premium no incluyen la ceremonia por defecto; se puede agregar. Signature Premium la incluye dentro de las 10 horas. Respetamos las reglas de la iglesia y coordinamos con tiempo.
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We don’t cap the count—we deliver every strong image. Standard delivery with 1 photographer is 1000+ edited photos for Reception-Only (up to 5 hours). With two photographers or longer coverage, you’ll receive even more.
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No limitamos la cantidad—entregamos cada foto buena. La entrega estándar con 1 fotógrafo es de 1000+ fotos editadas para Solo Recepción (hasta 5 horas). Con dos fotógrafos o más horas, reciben aún más.
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Entrance, vals/waltz, surprise dance, toasts, cake, and traditions (crowning, shoe change, last doll, candle lighting if included), plus guided family portraits and portraits of damas & chambelanes.
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Entrada, vals, baile sorpresa, brindis, pastel y tradiciones (coronación, cambio de zapatos, última muñeca, velas si aplica), más retratos guiados de familia y de damas y chambelanes.
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Short prep call, simple timeline, clear shot list, vendor check-ins, and calm direction so portraits are fast and stress stays low.
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Llamada breve de preparación, horario simple, lista clara de fotos, coordinación con proveedores y guía tranquila para retratos rápidos y sin estrés.
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Professional lighting for key moments, clean audio from DJ feed or mics, and drone where allowed and weather-safe.
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Iluminación profesional en momentos clave, audio claro con conexión al DJ o micrófonos y dron donde se permita y con buen clima.
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Photos: Reception in 2 weeks; Full Day / Signature in 2–3 weeks; preview of 5 photos in 5 days on Premium Photo and Signature Premium.
Video: Reception in 3–4 weeks; Full Day / Signature in 4–6 weeks. Rush options available.
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Fotos: Recepción en 2 semanas; Día Completo / Signature en 2–3 semanas; avance de 5 fotos en 5 días en Premium Foto y Signature Premium.
Video: Recepción en 3–4 semanas; Día Completo / Signature en 4–6 semanas. Hay opción rápida.
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No. We deliver edited, color-corrected photos and finished films for a consistent, high-quality look. RAW photo files and RAW video clips are not provided.
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No. Entregamos fotos editadas y videos terminados con calidad consistente. No entregamos archivos RAW de foto ni clips RAW de video.
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You receive a private online gallery (photos) and a private link (films), plus a USB in a case. Personal-use printing and sharing are included; ask us if you need commercial use.
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Reciben una galería privada (fotos) y un enlace privado (videos), además de un USB en estuche. La impresión y el uso personal están incluidos; consulten si necesitan uso comercial.
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We’re fully insured and can provide a COI if your venue requests it. We follow church/venue rules (flash limits, movement zones, etc.).
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Estamos asegurados y podemos enviar un COI si su salón lo pide. Respetamos las reglas de iglesia/salón (uso de flash, zonas, etc.).
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Dual-card cameras, on-site backups, and the 3-2-1 method (3 copies, 2 types of storage, 1 off-site).
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Cámaras con doble tarjeta, copias en el evento y el método 3-2-1 (3 copias, 2 tipos de almacenamiento, 1 fuera de sitio).
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Extra hours, ceremony multi-camera coverage, live stream, Instagram/TikTok vertical edits, parent albums, and wall-print upgrades.
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Horas extra, cobertura de ceremonia con varias cámaras, transmisión en vivo, ediciones verticales para redes, álbumes para padres y mejoras de cuadros.
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Quick consult → proposal and simple agreement → retainer to secure the date. We offer easy payment schedules—ask during your call.
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Consulta breve → propuesta y contrato simple → anticipo para asegurar la fecha. Ofrecemos planes de pago sencillos—pídanlos en la llamada.
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We serve NJ/NYC often and travel outside our radius with a clear travel fee when needed.
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Trabajamos NJ/NYC con frecuencia y viajamos fuera del radio con una tarifa clara cuando sea necesario.
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 Jericho, NY to Red Studios
442 Washington Ave, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
Distance: ≈ 31 miles • Typical drive time: 38 – 45 minutes
Quick Travel-Time Tips
• Mid-day weekend: ~ 38 min
• Week-day rush: +10 min at GW Bridge approaches
• Pro tip: free street parking on Washington Ave—arrive 10 min early to settle in.
Route summary: L.I.E. (I-495) W → Throgs Neck Br → I-295 N → I-95 S → Upper GW Bridge → Palisade Ave → Anderson Ave → Washington Ave.
¿Prefiere indicaciones en español? Llámenos y se las enviamos.
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Take Bronx River Pkwy S; merge onto I-87 S toward George Washington Bridge; continue 10 mi.
Keep right onto I-95 S / Upper Level GW Bridge; cross into NJ.
EXIT 1 for Palisade Ave; turn RIGHT onto Palisade Ave.
Immediate LEFT onto Anderson Ave; follow 1.6 mi south.
RIGHT on Washington Ave; Red Studios (442) 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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