Photography Guides for Meeting Planners
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Since 1987, capturing the vibrancy and spirit of conventions, tradeshows, and exhibitor events has been my true passion. Through this blog, I’m excited to share the latest industry news, emerging trends, and captivating stories from the world of event photography.
Dive into my posts to follow the incredible journey of photographing conventions and tradeshows across the country and beyond. From headshot stations to green screen setups, I deliver creative solutions tailored to events of all sizes.
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What a Professional Event Photographer Looks Like When They Walk In
What should a professional event photographer look like at your conference? Attire, branding and full day stamina from 39 years of corporate event coverage.
Association Annual Meeting Photography: What Planners Need Covered Every Year
An annual meeting photographer guide for association planners: board and officer photos, awards, member headshots and images for next year's promotion.
Orange County Convention Center: A Photographer’s Field Guide for Planners Assigned Orlando
Orange County Convention Center photographer field guide: two buildings, the pedestrian bridge, concourse light and the expansion through 2029.
Your Event Recap Video Can Do Seven Jobs After the Show. Most Only Do One.
How meeting planners keep one conference recap video working all year: thanking attendees, renewing sponsors and filling next year's registration page.
The Company Holiday Party Photos Nobody Uses, and the Eight That Get Posted
The Company Holiday Party Photos Nobody Uses, and the Eight That Get Posted Here is how to get the eight that get posted. Company holiday party photography produces more unusable frames than any other corporate event we shoot. The photographer delivers six hundred images, the marketing team opens the folder in January, and maybe eight of them ever get posted. The rest are too dark, [...]
George R. Brown Convention Center: A Photographer’s Field Guide for Planners Assigned Houston
Skybridges, hall light, the Avenida Houston exterior and a 700,000 square foot expansion opening in 2028. A field guide to the GRB from a photographer with an office a few blocks away.
What Actually Photographs on the 2026 Show Floor: Overhead Hero Products, Conveyor Belts and Analog Play
The booths winning attention in 2026 are tactile, oversized and nostalgic. Each one photographs brilliantly or terribly depending on who is holding the camera. A photographer's read on the trends.
The Sponsor Recap Deck: Eight Event Photos That Get Your Sponsors to Renew
Most sponsor recaps are a logo wall and a thank you slide. The sponsors who renew got something better. Here are the eight frames to put in every post event report, and how to make sure they exist.
Your Conference Photos Are Next Year’s Registration Campaign: The 12 Frames to Shoot This Year
Four in ten planners expect attendance to fall next year. The photos that reverse that are shot this year, and they are rarely the podium shots. Here are the twelve frames to put on the list.