SF Bay Area Small Event Photography
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.
My style: Documentary & Photojournalistic
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.
For every event session, I will discuss with you what your usage needs are and tailor the final gallery to those needs.
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. For standard events, I have transparent pricing.
Interested in working together?
Corporate event photography pricing
Roaming & candid coverage of your event (no flash), decor details, sponsor shots, and attendees engaging with each other.
Events served: Fireside chats, trade show booths, board meetings, networking events, panel discussions, wellness retreats, company off-sites, non-profit events, marketing activations, and more.
SF Corporate event photography includes:
- 2-hour minimum
- Optional 30-min planning call
- 30-40 photos per hour of candid coverage* (*group photos will decrease this number)
- Post-production time: In-house, professionally edited, un-watermarked photos. Review my style
- Private online gallery 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
- Travel within 10 miles of San Francisco zip code 94121
- Commercial use license
$1250
weekday base rate (up to 3 hours)
weekends: $1500
$300
per additional hour
Add-ons & Fees
- Weekends ($250 flat fee on top of weekday rate, Friday nights to Sunday nights); Minimum $1500 to book
- Travel outside the coverage area (10 miles from 94121) is $3 per mile, round-trip, up to a 50-mile radius of zip code 94121.
- Parking garage, meter, valet if public transit isn't used
- Rush delivery: social media selects or expedited
- Equipment (special lenses) rentals
- More than 6 hours, please inquire
- Custom pricing for multi-day events
- Copyright transfer
- NDA
Basic event requirements
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. If the venue in SF is accessible by public transit, I will usually opt for it.
- 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.
Personal event photography
Events served: Celebrations, birthdays, milestones, private parties, or family 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 for kids' events are available by request—I don't publicly post photos of kids, but I am happy to share past client galleries as examples of my work. (Excludes weddings, engagements, elopements, bar/bat mitzvahs, quinceañeras)
Includes:
- 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
Pricing:
- $625 for 1st hour on weekdays
- $875 for 1st hour on weekends (weekday rate + $250 weekend flat fee)
- Weekends require a $1500 minimum
- $250 per additional hour
- Available add-ons & fees are the same as corporate events
Bay Area Event Photography Client Testimonials
"Our nonprofit client needed a Bay Area event photographer for a multi-day conference with 140 attendees. The goal was to capture candid, documentary-style photos that could be used for marketing and fundraising purposes.
When I found Jenn, I immediately appreciated her detailed and transparent approach to her services and deliverables. After a planning call, she quickly provided a custom quote based on our client's needs. Her booking process, timeline, and pricing were clear.
After booking, Jenn provided a comprehensive shot list worksheet for us to complete, so that she was fully prepared for the event. Three business days after the event, we received a fully edited gallery of hundreds of photos that captured our speakers and moments of connection and learning our client had envisioned.
Jenn was responsive and thorough at all stages of our collaboration. Our event planning team will absolutely recommend Jenn to our Bay Area clients!"
— Cassie from Convening Toward Liberation on behalf of Fund the People
We reached out to Jenn without much time to spare before an event, and she came through to cover our nonprofit's event spectacularly. Jenn is responsive, professional, and extremely detail-oriented, which gave us the peace of mind we needed knowing that she would deliver on our needs.
We just got our photo gallery and we are blown away by the beautiful colors and details that Jenn captured. We will definitely be working with her again, at our next Bay Area event!
— Solar Installation for GRID Alternatives
"Jenn was an absolute joy to work with!
Not only did she listen really well, she understood our vision, made the booking process super simple, and then delivered excellent photos. She already has our next event on the books!"
- Leah from Outside Voices, for Prologis' SF Railyards project
"Jenn absolutely crushed it at the AscasoUSA booth during SCA Expo 2025. She captured everything we wanted — sharp product shots and candid moments that really showed the energy of the booth and our team.
Super easy to work with, EXTREMELY fast turnaround, and the photos turned out better than we could’ve hoped. Highly recommend!"
— Dani, Espresso Parts
"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 l'm so grateful she was there!"
— Fireside chat hosted by Mercury
"Jenn is a pro. Excellent communication, fast turnaround, and as expected, superb photography.
Very 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!"
— Baratza (Breville)
"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 editing-it was all done professionally.
Jenn is a true expert in her craft and a great person to work with."
— Trade show coverage & stock for Fresh Cup
Event Photography Timeline
1. Inquiry & Booking
Fill out the photo inquiry form. Include details, such as location, event type, and what you're looking for in photos. I'll review, confirm the date, and send a booking link.
One link: Fill out the proposal with the event's basic details, sign the contract, and pay 50% of the invoice to secure the booking. Press events & rush editing require 100% upfront.
2. shot list questionnaire
At least one week prior to the event, fill out the shot list form so I know what photos to take at the event. For more complicated events, we may have a call to discuss it.
3. Event date
I arrive and take the photos we agreed on in the shot list. You relax and enjoy the event. Within three hours of the event ending, I'll send a handful of unedited photos that you can use to immediately recap the event on social media!
At any point before gallery delivery, pay the remaining invoice. This payment must be made in full before you can receive your photos.
4. 🌟 Photo delivery day!
Unless you requested rush editing, corporate clients will receive photos in a beautiful online gallery within three business days. I work fast!
You also sign off on the project being completed, and I'll ask for feedback. And that's it, we're done!
FAQ
Do you have an attendee limit?
For candid-only events, 50-250 people is great. 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 dark restaurants or dark bars. A good rule of thumb is that if guests can see what they're eating, I can shoot it.
How many photos do I receive?
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 (10 am), next business day (5 pm), and one business day rush editing. Please let me know in the inquiry form.
What if my event doesn't fit your description, but I still want to book you?
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. Please review my published pricing for a rough estimate.
Some examples of this include: corporate off-site adventures, multi-day immersive workshops, and yoga retreats.