Sydney Corporate Event Photography

For both event planners and photographers, what happens before the event is just as important as what happens during. Excellent preparation in the event planning stage of the process can make things run seamlessly on the day.

The professional photographer starts with getting to know the purpose of the business or corporate event. For example, some events are held for the purposes of marketing and promotion or Trade Shows for example. While others are conducted for team building and employee development such as workshops. Many events are to thank their corporate clients with a gala party and celebrate their success.

What are some tips when looking to hiring a photographer?

• When you’re hiring a corporate event photographer it will be advantageous if they know where and how you will be using the photos. This helps guide them when choosing various types of shots.
• If you’ve had previous photos as examples send them to us to get a better idea of what you expect. Include what you didn’t like or wanted more off.
• Photos that highlight your business tone and marketing message is important. Photos should speak in your voice and be on brand.
• Budget, open frank conversation about photography rates will help both parties.
• Together with an overview of your vision for the event, the photographer can infuse their creative flair while at the same time get the photos you need.
• Two way communication is key.

If you are an event or marketing manager and you run corporate events you may already have a solid photography brief. We’ve got hand template and examples.

A brief is a comprehensive but concise description of the mood, purpose or vibe you’re trying to create at the event. The brief usually includes a list of ‘must haves’ and a few things you prefer avoided.

If you don’t have a brief and you are short on time you can rely on our corporate event photographer to know what shots to capture. We’ve photographed this type of event many times before. We’ve got you covered.

At large corporate events and parties you may have a media person at the show. If they can roam with the photographer and point out some additional key people such as the VIPs and sponsors that is also a good idea. Team work will help in getting exactly what you need.

Corporate event rates haven’t changed much for many years.

With a competitive market and limited amount of large consumer and B2B trade shows and other corporate events, it has led to professional photographers with corporate event experience holding their prices. Prices will vary from $400 to $2800+

Photography Pricing and event photography rates are covered in long form over two separate articles.

The must get photos are of all the safety measures in place such as; Social distancing in the foyers and reception areas. Photos of the signage with safety protocols. Guest and contractors registration for tracing process. The availability of hand sanitiser and masks if any. Extra wide aisle at trade shows. Conferences with double seat spacing. Corporate guests keeping distant from stall holders. Photos of security, information staff and extra marshals. Contactless payment systems and temperature screening. These are a few of the shots that the photographer should get.

List of event safe photos to capture

• Temperature readings taking place
• Thermal imaging devices ready for use
• People counting technology installed
• Contact-less payment solutions
• People using safety Apps
• Signage digital and physical
• COVID safe messaging photos
• Touch-less sanitising dispensers being used
• Safe queuing distances being observed
• Acrylic screens for hot food catering areas
• Food available in individual portions

Capturing the above list of photos will help in showing the authorities and venue managers that the event is being managed thoughtfully and in keeping with current best practices.

Industry Memberships;

EEAA Exhibitions & Events Association of Australasia

Sydney CBD Business Chamber

When you need an experienced corporate event photographer, we are ready to help.