When I photograph corporate events or professional headshots, my approach surprisingly doesn’t differ much from shooting a wedding or family session. The final results look different, but there are actually many similarities.

The biggest one is that we're all human. The goal for any brand or non-profit hosting the event is to make guests feel truly special, because they are, as they support and promote the organization's mission or a business’s goals.

Guests at these events are often donors, board members, key stakeholders, and over time, they build genuine, caring professional relationships with one another. At the core, human connection and human intelligence remain essential, especially as AI becomes more prominent.

I'm here to celebrate, honor, and support your brand or institution through corporate event photography that comes straight from the heart. That human perspective helps your company goals truly take flight.

This particular Watercolor and Wine evening for female founders and investors spotlighted different unique female founders across the room. The event took place in my favorite neighborhood, Chinatown, and was hosted by Reitler Law for its venture capitalist clients and prospective clients. Stick With Me Sweets founded by ex-Michelin pastry chef Susanna Yoon provided extra artisanal charm with gorgeous chocolate truffles. I brought one home to my spouse and he said it was the tastiest chocolate he’s ever had. I didn’t try one, but as you can see, they are visually unmatched.

They painted pre-drawn watercolor note cards from artist-entrepreneur Emily Lex while enjoying non-alcoholic aperitifs from Ghia.

Delivering corporate event photos is about more than just the images themselves. Sure, the photos are valuable assets for stewardship, marketing, and powerful brand storytelling. But having a dedicated corporate event photographer present adds a special value to the experience on its own. Guests feel seen, honored, and valued throughout the event.

I don’t just photograph weddings

The pictures on my website often feature iconic wedding images with muted colors, but a big portion of my work is the opposite. Saturated, fun, and sometimes cocktail-infused candids at parties. I photograph parties all night long. And there are so many parties in New York, my work is never ending.

Event photography in New York City is really about reading the room, knowing when to stay invisible, when to grab a quick posed group shot, and when the energy is just right for a candid moment. From cocktail parties and fundraisers to birthdays, brand launches, and low-key corporate celebrations, the goal is always photos that feel alive, not staged.

NYC Event Photography Style — Vibrant Color and Energy

My approach is simple: capture people in the most candid moment, move quickly and never interrupt the vibe. The result is coverage that feels real, raw, and very “New York” the kind of images you’ll want to share the next day. And when I say events, I put them in a different category than weddings. These are parties, fundraisers and galas, family get-togethers, birthdays, you name it.

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