From elegant black tie galas to milestone celebrations, we create beautifully curated photography experiences that bring people together and give guests something worth taking home.
A successful gala is about more than beautiful decor. It is the energy in the room, the way guests are welcomed, and the moments people talk about on the drive home.
Little Lemon Shots brings together professional photography, thoughtful hospitality and photo experiences designed to complement the atmosphere you have worked so hard to create.
Events we specialize in
A polished portrait moment for donors and guests, with your cause and sponsors woven into every print and gallery.
Editorial lighting and monochrome portraits that suit formalwear and flatter every guest.
Honoree portraits, stage moments and a celebratory booth for the after-party.
Warm, welcoming experiences that make volunteers, supporters and staff feel appreciated.
Keepsake prints and portraits that mark the year, the name and the people who built it.
Festive styling and printed favors guests take home from the season’s biggest night.
A quiet, attentive portrait studio for honorees, speakers and special guests.
A personal thank you guests can hold: a portrait or keepsake from an evening in their honor.
Milestone birthdays and private celebrations styled to the room, from cocktail hour to last dance.
Our signature gala experiences
Every experience can be styled to your room and carry your event or sponsor branding.
From $1,200
Photography that comes to guests during cocktail hour, receptions and networking moments.
From $1,300
High quality portraits on print layouts designed to match your event’s branding and aesthetic.
From $1,300
Arrivals, decor, sponsor recognition, keynotes, award presentations, speeches, entertainment and candid guest moments.
From $1,500
Editorial portraits with dramatic, controlled lighting for a polished, sophisticated look.
From $1,500
Timeless monochrome portraits that complement black tie events and upscale celebrations.
From $1,500
A nostalgic, stylish booth with vintage character, beautiful prints and optional velvet draping.
Our signature gala experience
From $1,800
A red carpet style portrait studio with professional lighting, guided posing and live editing, for guests, sponsors, donors and VIPs.
From $2,000
Custom portraits designed around your gala theme or fundraising campaign.
From $2,000
Each guest becomes custom watercolor artwork in a scene designed around your gala, finished in a clear acrylic magnetic frame. A polished keepsake donors and VIPs keep on display.
From $3,500
Lenticular prints, trading cards, keychains and other themed keepsakes, when they suit the evening.
See also: Trading Card Experience, Keychain and Accessory Bar
For nonprofits and gala committees
Photo experiences can support the purpose of the evening without pulling focus from it. Sponsor names can appear on print layouts and digital galleries, donors can be welcomed into a VIP portrait studio, and your photographer can cover recognition moments and the program so your team has images for thank you notes, reports and next year’s campaign.
The Little Lemon Shots difference
We understand what a formal evening asks of everyone involved: a polished presentation, a tight program and guests who should feel looked after from arrival to the last toast.
Including Best Event Photography at the Antonian Awards.
Attendants and photographers who know how a formal evening runs.
Every guest is greeted, guided and made to feel at ease.
Load-in, timing and placement confirmed before the event.
Professional cameras and studio lighting for portraits worth printing.
Backdrops, layouts and booth styling chosen for your room.
Setups planned around your guest count and program.
Corporate galas, fundraisers and nonprofit events for respected organizations.
Featured work and recognition
Featured gala: The Ferrari Kid
The Ferrari Kid 2026 Children’s Benefit Gala, the annual fundraiser for The Ferrari Kid, a San Antonio nonprofit that gives children battling cancer and chronic illness celebrity-for-a-day experiences.
Recognition
A gallery of beautiful celebrations
Designed around your event
We match the experience to your color palette, theme and room, from the print layout guests take home to the backdrop and the booth itself. Every design is approved by you before the event.
An experience your guests will love
An attendant greets guests, explains the experience and makes the shy ones feel at ease.
We help with posing, adjust the light and make sure everyone loves the result.
Prints in hand or photos on their phone within moments, on a layout designed for your event.
Lines keep moving and the experience fits the flow of the program, never competing with it.
San Antonio and Texas
Little Lemon Shots is based in San Antonio and works galas, fundraisers and awards nights in hotel ballrooms, resorts, museums and private venues across the city and the Texas Hill Country.
We also serve Austin and are available for select events throughout Texas and beyond.
Gala questions
For black tie, guests love our VIP On Site Portrait Studio for red carpet style portraits, and our Spotlight and Glam Black and White booths for editorial, monochrome looks that suit formalwear. Tell us about your room and guests and we will recommend the right fit.
Yes. Our photographers cover arrivals, decor, sponsor recognition, keynotes, award presentations, entertainment and candid guest moments.
Yes. Print templates, digital overlays, backdrops, galleries and AI styles can all be designed around your theme, colors and sponsors.
Yes. Our VIP On Site Portrait Studio offers professional lighting, guided posing and live editing for a red carpet style portrait experience.
Yes. Our Prints, Vintage, Spotlight and Glam Black and White experiences print on site on your custom layout, alongside digital delivery.
Yes. For larger guest counts we can plan additional stations and attendants to keep lines short. Share your expected attendance and program so we can recommend a setup.
Yes. We work with nonprofits and fundraising committees, including The Ferrari Kid Children’s Benefit Gala, and can include sponsor recognition in prints and galleries.
Pricing depends on the experiences, hours and level of customization. As a guide, starting prices include Glam Black and White from $1,500, Spotlight Booth from $1,500, VIP On Site Portrait Studio from $1,800 and Corporate Event Photography from $1,300. Every gala proposal is built around your event.
Plan for an area at least 10 feet wide, 10 feet deep and 8 feet high for booth experiences. Roaming experiences need no dedicated space. If your venue is tight, tell us and we will recommend the right fit.
We arrive early so setup is finished and every print is tested before guests walk in. We confirm the exact load-in time with your planner and venue ahead of the event.
Of course. We coordinate directly with your planner, venue and production team, confirm load-in and timing ahead of the event, and arrive early so setup never competes with your schedule.
Yes. We are based in San Antonio, serve Austin and the Texas Hill Country, and travel nationwide. There is no travel fee within 30 miles of San Antonio. Events farther out get a travel quote upfront, before you book.
Plan your gala
Share your date, venue and guest count. We will follow up with experience ideas, availability and a custom proposal.
Talk to our team: (210) 405-8008
