Lunabela Photography is a Houston studio run by husband-and-wife team Hector and Raquel, and it does essentially one thing: quinceañeras. With more than 18 years in the business and a massive social media following, they are among the best-known names in this niche in Texas. If you want a photographer who already knows the choreography of a quince day — house, church, hall, the waltz, the surprise dance — this is their home turf.
Services
Portrait sessions (pre-quince)
This is their signature offering. Sessions run indoors or outdoors, start at 30 minutes (additional time available on request), and include posing guidance, an online viewing gallery, a large textured display portrait, and complimentary professional makeup. Their base portrait package advertises a guaranteed 1-day turnaround, which is genuinely unusual in this market.
Event-day coverage
Their event package covers up to two locations (home or church plus reception hall), with unlimited photos throughout the celebration, an online gallery, digital downloads with print rights, and a custom-designed album. Advertised turnaround is 7 days.
Photo and video packages
Three combined tiers — Classy, Fancy, and Elegant — scale up in locations covered (from three up to all four: house, church, park, and hall), video cameras (one, two, or two plus drone at the top tier), albums, framed portrait size, pre-session makeup and hair, and delivery speed. The Elegant tier puts Lunabela as your primary photographer and adds a highlight video with 1-day turnaround. All tiers include a baby-photos slideshow and a pre-quinceañera photo session.
They serve Houston plus 30+ surrounding areas — Katy, The Woodlands, Galveston — and mention reach into San Antonio, Dallas, and Austin.
Pricing
Lunabela publishes its prices, which is refreshingly transparent for this industry:
- Portrait session (photoshoot only): from $1,997 plus tax.
- Event-day coverage: $3,997 plus tax.
- Photo + video packages: Classy $7,497, Fancy $8,497, Elegant $9,997.
Booking requires a non-refundable $500 retainer, with the balance on flexible payments. They accept major credit cards, Zelle, Venmo, cash, and checks (processing fees may apply), and offer a 7-day risk-free booking window. One caveat: their promotional page has shown different starting figures at different times, so confirm current pricing directly with the studio before you plan your budget.
Who it’s best for
This studio is for families who want a quinceañera specialist rather than a generalist photographer. The style is colorful, vibrant, and polished — built to showcase the dress and the locations. Budget-wise, they sit in the mid-to-upper range: the portrait session alone runs close to $2,000, and full photo-video packages start above $7,000. If your overall quince budget is tight, this probably isn’t the fit; if photography is one of your top priorities and you value fast delivery and a proven process, it fits very well. The team works in both Spanish and English, which makes coordinating with the whole family much easier.
Tips before booking
- Book early. Per their own FAQ, most clients reserve about a year in advance. Prime Saturday dates in quince season go fast.
- Nail down exactly what your package includes: how many photographers on the day, hours of event coverage, how many edited images you receive, and the delivery window (they advertise 24 hours to 2 weeks depending on package).
- Ask about weather policies. Outdoor sessions can be rescheduled subject to availability — get the details for your date.
- Plan your locations up front. They cover multiple venues when coordinated in advance; list them in the contract.
- Make the session yours. Props, meaningful accessories, and family or friends in the shoot are welcome with advance notice.
- Understand the deposit. The $500 retainer is non-refundable; ask how the 7-day risk-free window works and get the remaining payment schedule in writing.
Direct contact: (281) 946-9777 or info@lunabela.com.
Last updated: 2026-08-25