I'm the small event photographer for you if:
- The event venue is well-lit (no dark bars/restaurants). I do not use flash equipment.
- There is no stage lighting. Panels and talks are totally fine! But when you get to the kind that has the audience in the dark and the stage lit up, you'll want to book someone else.
- You value the candid shots, such as the attendees mingling and having fun
- You vibe with my photography style
I find smaller, intimate events to be my jam.
Depending on your photography shot list needs, I can handle up to 50 attendees at an event. If it's a flexible shot list, where you want to capture people interacting more than a set of group photos, then up to 100 is possible.
To really capture the candids, I do not use a flash. I want the event guests to comfortably mingle without always feeling like they're being watched by a camera.
some events that I've shot:
- Latte art throwdowns
- Panels that also had food vendors or table vendors
- Food and similar tasting showcases
- Trade show booths and floors
- Influencer activations
- Board game nights (hosted by me, too!)
I'm also down to shoot:
- Company off-sites
- Yoga or meditation retreats
- Bootcamps
- Dog or fur baby birthday parties
- Human birthday parties
As a community organizer & coffee professional, I've organized and attended many events, including trade shows.
I know the work that goes into making sure everything runs smoothly. As your event photographer, my job is to take some worry off your hands so you can enjoy the fruits of your labor.
I've also worked in marketing for the last decade—I know the images that will make your event stand out. Let's capture those moments, so attendees can relive it, and others will feel the FOMO.
PRICING
Pricing is pretty simple and based on the duration of the event. Please contact me if you need custom pricing, such as for overnight retreats or multi-day events.
2 hours: $200/hour for the first two hours. Two hours is also the minimum requirement for photo coverage.
$175 per additional hour up to 6 total hours of coverage
Day rate (8 hours): 1400 for weekdays, 1600 for weekends
travel fees
Locations in San Francisco are included in all photo packages
Extended travel distance within Bay Area:
- Less than 1 hour drive away from zip code 94121: $100
- 1-1.5 hour drive away: $200
- 1.5-2 hour drive away: $300
- 2+ hour drive away: requires overnight accommodations, please email me to discuss
expedited delivery
Expedited delivery in one week instead of 2-3 weeks is tiered, based on the event coverage hours.
If I'm shooting for two hours: $100
2-6 hours: $250
Day: $375 per coverage day
(e.g. a two-day event with expedited delivery would have a $750 rush fee)
event photography details
All SF Bay Area event photography coverage includes:
- Editing turnaround: 2-3 weeks after the event date
- Password-protected online gallery: shareable & downloadable
- Downloadable photos in hi-res and web formats
- Travel within San Francisco. I serve the general Bay Area, but a travel fee will apply (traffic is no joke!)
- An average of 30 photos per hour (not guaranteed, see FAQs below). I actually shoot a few hundred per hour, but I weed out duplicates and the strange facial expressions, and give you the best shots. Most people don't want the same scene with five slightly different crops.
At the end of the photo session, if you want photos for a recap and/or immediate social media use, such as IG story posts, five photos in .jpeg format can be provided. These photos will be direct from the camera, delivered to you via email or text, which means they have not gone through the full editing process yet. They will still be fully edited and delivered in the final set. When you're filling out the shot list worksheet, you'll enter details about this.
My basic requirements are:
- Parking is available and safe. If it's garage or valet parking, coverage of the cost is provided.
- Meals: A 30-min meal break for day rates. If meals are served at the event, I should also be provided one.
- Storage: A safe and secure place to store my bag and equipment.
- Photo waivers or releases have been given by the attendees. This is usually done when people purchase a ticket for the event.
- Entry into the event is covered