Birthday Event Cinematography Needed

I’m planning a birthday celebration and need a skilled cinematographer to capture the occasion for a few specific hours rather than an entire day. I want a balanced mix of candid, documentary-style footage that feels natural in the moment, and some lightly staged shots so we can be sure to include key guests, cake-cutting, décor details, and any short speeches.

You’ll bring your own camera kit, lenses, basic lighting, and stabilisation gear to ensure crisp, well-lit 4K footage. Audio isn’t complex, but a small on-camera mic or lav pack for the main toast would be ideal. The venue is indoors with moderate ambient light; you’ll have space to set up if we decide on a couple of posed family groupings.

Deliverables
• All raw footage on a drive or cloud link within 48 hours
• A short highlight edit (2-3 minutes) with simple colour correction and balanced audio

Let me know your gear list, earliest availability on the event date, and how many hours you recommend to cover arrivals, main activities, and a brief posed session. Looking forward to working together on a fun, relaxed shoot that still looks polished on screen.