Friends / birthday photography packages
Reunion, Soulmates,
or Forever
Milestone birthdays. Class reunions. Soulmates meeting again after 10 years. Once-in-a-lifetime occasions, worthy of real photos — not just a few selfies.
Quick answer
Gạo Nâu offers 3 friends-group photography packages for 3-4 people. Reunion $196 is the basic package with 1 client-prepared outfit, 15 retouched photos, unlimited shooting, raw files delivered same day. Soulmates $231 upgrades with a concept-matched outfit by Gạo Nâu and 1 professional layout. Forever $231 is the group áo dài package with wardrobe by Gạo Nâu. Note: all 3 packages do NOT include makeup by default — add $24/person if needed.
Compare the 3 friends packages
How Reunion, Soulmates, and Forever differ
| Criteria | Reunion | SoulmatesMost chosen | Forever |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Class reunion · close-friend birthday · capturing a regular day | Milestone birthday · graduation day · special concept | Group Tết áo dài · traditional concept · soulmate keepsake |
| Wardrobe | 1 layout (client's own) | 1 layout by Gạo Nâu, concept-matched | 1 áo dài layout by Gạo Nâu, concept-matched |
| Background | 1 background of choice | 1 background of choice | 1 background of choice |
| Shoot time | 2 hours | 2 hours | 2 hours |
| Number of retouched photos | 15 photos | 15 photos | 15 photos |
| Pre-shoot care | Mask + foot massage | Mask + foot massage + men's hair styling | Mask + foot massage |
| Unlimited shooting | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Raw files | All — same day | All | All — same day |
| Default makeup | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Price (3-4 people) | $196 | $231 | $231 |
Add-ons to know
- +Additional person: $39/person (beyond 4)
- +Professional makeup: $24/person
- +Additional Gạo Nâu outfit: $20/layout
- +Additional background: $20/background
- +Outdoor location: depends on place and travel distance
Note: all 3 friends packages do NOT include makeup by default — unlike the individual and family packages. Plan your budget accordingly.
Which package when
5 common friends-group occasions
A close friend's milestone birthday
25, 30, 35 — milestones worth real photos, not just a few selfies. Soulmates with a special concept by Gạo Nâu gives you photos worthy of the occasion.
Suggested: Soulmates
The whole group brings their own outfits
You already have a concept, matching outfits ready — you just need a studio to shoot. Reunion saves on cost while keeping a professional crew.
Suggested: Reunion
Wearing Tết áo dài with close friends
Tết is a once-a-year occasion. Matching áo dài from Gạo Nâu for 3-4 close friends — Forever. Book 2 months before Tết to secure a slot.
Suggested: Forever
A 10-year class reunion
Most reunion groups choose Reunion because each person brings their own personal style. The studio provides the space, crew, and 15 keepsake photos worthy of the day.
Suggested: Reunion
When you need professional makeup
All 3 packages do NOT include makeup by default — the key difference from individual and family packages. Add $24/person if needed. Your advisor will quote the total after you confirm makeup count.
Suggested: Any + makeup add-on
Frequently asked questions
Still have questions?
Why don't friends packages include makeup by default?+
Can a group of 5-6 shoot?+
Soulmates and Forever are both $231 — how do they differ?+
Can we shoot at a private birthday party?+
How does the keep-it-real workflow apply to friends packages?+
Can we split photos among each member?+
How much is the deposit, and what's the cancellation lead time?+
When you're ready
Your story
starts here
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