Professional Event Photography for Your Corporate or Personal Event
Whether it's a brand activation, fireside chat, or a personal milestone celebration, I love capturing every event's experience so you can focus on enjoying it. I know the work that goes into event organizing. All that coordination and communication—it can be overwhelming!
Hiring an event photographer like me takes that load off your plate.
I use a documentary, photojournalistic approach to all of my event photography services. I'll roam around the event, capturing candids and event details. Because it can feel invasive, I don't use a flash. An exception can be made for lighting a few group shots.
I love the small, intimate events. 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.
For every event session, I will discuss with you what your usage needs are and tailor the final gallery to those needs. For example, trade show photography is often thought to be short-lived in terms of usage, but with careful crafting of a shot list, you can use these photos on blog posts, in marketing materials, and on social media. And at a birthday party, you might have some casual group photos that you can then use on holiday greetings or thank you cards! If that's the case, I'll leave some extra room in the photo for text.
If your event doesn't quite fit into any of the below, but you think I would be a good fit, please fill out the inquiry form for custom pricing.
All event coverage includes:
- Roaming, candid photography
- Optional 30-min optional planning call
- Post-production time: In-house, professionally edited, un-watermarked photos. Review my photography style
- 30-40 photos per hour of candid coverage* (*group photos will decrease this number)
- Password-protected online gallery: shareable & downloadable, posted for 60 days
- Photos are available in hi-res and web formats
- Travel within 10 miles of San Francisco zip code 94121
Add-ons:
- Weekends ($250, includes Friday night)
- Travel outside the coverage area is $3 per mile, round-trip, up to a 50-mile radius of zip code 94121. This will be added to the final invoice.
- Expedited editing
- On-site editing
- Equipment (lenses) rental for conference stages
- Day rates (more than 6 hours, please inquire)
- Custom pricing for multi-day events
Not-so-fine print
I have a few basic requirements for the venue and event. Any additional costs will be added to the final invoice after the event.
- Lighting: Venue is well-lit and people aren't sitting in the dark
- Parking: Available and safe. Street meter, garage, or valet parking fees are covered by the event.
- Storage: A safe and secure place to store my bag and equipment.
- Venue approval: Venue has approved having a photographer at the event (especially important for personal celebrations that take place in non-private rooms).
- Photo waivers or releases: Attendees know that a photographer will be at the event. This is usually done when people purchase a ticket for the event or through on-site signage.
- Meals: A 30-min meal break for any event over 6 hours. A per diem rate will be used for the meal if a vendor meal is unavailable.
Corporate event photography pricing
There are two types of event packages available. The press event package is for those who need a near-immediate turnaround on photos. Corporate event photography includes roaming & candid coverage of your event, decor details, sponsor shots, and attendees engaging with each other.
Corporate event pricing
Fireside chats, trade show booths, board meetings, networking events, panel discussions, company retreats, company off-sites, non-profit fundraisers, and more.
$850 base rate (2 hours), $250 per additional hour
- 2-hour minimum ($850)
- Delivery within 3 business days
- Within 3 hours of the event ending and for immediate social media use: 10 photos (.jpg, minimum 2000px on longest side) straight out of the camera, delivered via email or text
- Commercial use license
Press event pricing
Ribbon-cutting ceremonies, press conferences, etc.
$775
- 1 hour of coverage
- 15 photos
- Proofing gallery delivered within 2 hours. You'll have an hour to select 15 photos.
- Delivery within 2 hours of Client selection
- Commercial use license
Due to the quick turnaround nature of this package, the invoice will need to be paid in full at the time of booking.
Personal event photography pricing
Celebrations, birthdays, milestones, private parties or gatherings.
Roaming & candid coverage of your event, decor details, and party-goers. Casual, posed group shots are possible, but will require someone to gather and organize the groups. Sample galleries are available by request. (Excludes weddings, engagements, bar/bat mitzvahs, quinceañeras)
$625 for 1st hour, $200 per additional hour
- 1 hour minimum
- Within 3 hours of the event ending and for immediate social media use: 6 photos (.jpg, minimum 2000px on longest side) straight out of the camera, delivered via email or text
- Delivery within 1 week
- Access to print store for easy printing and framing
- Personal use license for prints, albums, and personal social media pages
"Jenn was an absolute delight to work with! I requested her services on an event pretty last minute (2-3 days beforehand), and she was quick to respond and start the booking process. The process was super thorough, which I appreciated as it was my first time booking a photographer.
She did a great job blending seamlessly into the event, making everyone feel at ease in front of the camera. The photos really captured the vibe and essence of the event, and I'm so grateful she was there!"
"Jenn is a pro. Excellent communication, fast turnaround, and as expected, superb photography.
ο»ΏVery fortunate to have had Jenn spend time with us at the Baratza booth during our most important event of the year, Specialty Coffee Expo. Thanks for making us look so good!"
"Jenn shot for us at the SCA Coffee Expo and did an exceptional job, despite the event being huge and us needing diverse photos.
From her creation of the initial recommended shot list to the day-of shooting to the communication and editingβit was all done professionally.
Jenn is a true expert in her craft and a great person to work with."
FAQs
DO YOU HAVE AN ATTENDEE LIMIT?
If you can describe it as "small" or "intimate," I can shoot it. Fifty people would be the general number to cap at, and 100 max for candids only. Some good examples include your fur child's birthday party, a company meeting or dinner, a panel, or a talk.
WHAT ARE YOUR VENUE CONSTRAINTS?
I'm able to shoot in daytime outdoor areas or well-lit indoor spaces. I don't shoot events with spotlight stages, dark restaurants, or dark bars.
HOW MANY PHOTOS DO I GET?
I average about 30-40 delivered photos per hour of candid photography. I don't have a guarantee on minimum photo delivery. This number is not exact (i.e. the first hour may produce 20 good photos while the second produces 40). The number of photos will depend heavily on the shots you want and what the event is like.
DO YOU HAVE A MINIMUM DURATION?
Yes, there is a minimum of one hour for personal events and two hours for corporate events. The exceptions to this rule are trade show booth photography (if I'm attending the event already and shooting multiple booths, we can discuss your coverage needs) and press events (1 hour).
CAN I GET MY PHOTOS BACK FASTER?
Yes! I offer overnight and expedited editing. Please let me know in the inquiry form.
I'M NOT SURE IF MY EVENT FITS THE CRITERIA
I'm happy to discuss custom pricing, packages, and other unique event details. Just fill out the photo request form and note that you're interested in custom pricing.
Some examples of this include: corporate off-site adventures, multi-day immersive workshops, and yoga retreats.