london event photography
I have photographed large-scale events in huge, opulent London venues, but I have also photographed functions in small, intimate spaces. Regardless of where an event is held, the results are a true reflection of my strength: high-end, elegant, and vibrant photography.
In my London event photography work, I have covered a huge range of events over the course of my career, including numerous royal engagements. Other events include award ceremonies, lavish dinner receptions, and galas for businesses ranging from multinational corporations to small start-ups.
let my pictures do the work
You have put all the hard work into organising your event, so I will ensure that nothing gets missed. My London event photography is full of life and all about capturing those exceptional moments – I have the ability to be in the right place at the right time, a skill honed over my 20-year career.
I love working to a brief and always make sure I deliver exactly what my clients have requested, although I also have a good eye for capturing spontaneous reactions to truly evoke the special moments and the passion behind each event. I will create timeless photographs that you will be able to utilise in all aspects of your business.
what I bring to your event
- My 20 years of experience working as a professional photographer.
- Clear communication via email/phone ahead of and post event.
- Travel to your event and back within London with my equipment.
- Arriving 15 minutes before the start time. We can discuss any final details or last minute changes. Also in this time I will set up and be ready to start at the agreed time.
- If required, a handful of images from the event can be made available during or straight after the event to keep your socials up-to-date. The full hand-edited album will be available soon afterwards.
- All images will be supplied as high-res JPEGs via an online, shareable and downloadable gallery, so you can share them with your event partners and guests.
- I am insured with public liability of up to £10m.
what I bring to your event
- My 20 years of experience working as a professional photographer.
- Clear communication via email/phone ahead of and post event.
- Travel to your event and back within London with my equipment.
- Arriving 15 minutes before the start time. We can discuss any final details or last minute changes. Also in this time I will set up and be ready to start at the agreed time.
- If required, a handful of images from the event can be made available during or straight after the event to keep your socials up-to-date. The full hand-edited album will be available soon afterwards.
- All images will be supplied as high-res JPEGs via an online, shareable and downloadable gallery, so you can share them with your event partners and guests.
- I am insured with public liability of up to £10m.
Royal Engagements and VIP events
“Carmen has been leading photography at all our major Awards and Conferences for over 8 years now….Clients are now specifically requesting Carmen be contracted immediately when the event dates are confirmed. Not only is Carmen an incredibly talented photographer, but she is also so easy to deal with – courteous and professional at all times. Carmen also goes above and beyond, often leaving venues at close to midnight and then working into the early hours to ensure the files are shared with us before the next working day begins. I cannot recommend Carmen highly enough for any type of professional photography work.”
Jason Grant
Director at Redactive Media
Award Ceremonies
From the Sony Radio Academy Awards with celebrities such as the legendary Joan Collins, Jonathan Ross, Lily Allen and a list of A-listers to corporate awards across a range of industries from recruitment and insurance to private equity and more – I’ve covered them all!
away days
Away days are a great opportunity for your team to bond and I love to capture this as it happens, blending seamlessly into the background!
I have captured Away days for companies such as Howden Insurance, the takeaway giant Just Eat and Housing Associations such as Poplar Harca.
It is the diversity of my clients that fuels my creativity. From mystery games, treasure hunts to cocktail making master classes I love capturing your team enjoying themselves.
drinks receptions
I have photographed drinks receptions in the most iconic London venues such as the Royal Automobile Club, the Institute of Contemporary Arts, Dartmouth House, The King’s Fund, and the US Ambassador’s residence Winfield House, which has the second largest private garden in London after Buckingham Palace.
I also regularly photograph drinks receptions at The Houses of Parliament with different organisations such as The Jo Cox Foundation, Railway Partners, Association of British Insurance to name a few, hosted by Members of Parliament and heavily attended by relevant political figures from Prime Ministers like Boris Johnson to Secretaries of State such as Maggie Throup, Michael Gove or Harriet Harman.
“I’ve worked with Carmen on a number of awards ceremony evenings and couldn’t recommend her more. She takes brilliant photos and really captures the event perfectly – a joy to work with from start to finish! Carmen also edits & sends photos over really quickly which is a real life-saver! Looking forward to working with her again soon.”
Gemma Edgar
Digital Marketing Manager at Women in Tech UK
Galas
I always dress appropriately to blend in with the event’s dress code to remain unobtrusive but I will also when or if needed I will interact with the guest always friendly but remain professional.
My main approach is candid photography but if needed I am also happy to stage and organise some posed photographs.
A particular highlight of my Gala Dinner photography includes The Princes Trust at The Lancaster Ballroom at The Savoy with His Majesty the King Charles III addressing the guests.
Dinners
I have attended and photographed many private dinners for the Argentinian Ambassador in the UK, as well as for luxury brands such as Asprey. Other dinners include the Foreign Policy Think Tank at Chatham House, with guests including Prime Ministers and members of the Royal Family.
When photographing a dinner event I will capture guests in conversation at the dinner table but I will equally give them space so they can enjoy their meal, nobody looks good while eating let’s face it! If there are toasts and speeches I make sure I capture those as well as the guests’ reactions.
I capture the ambient light making sure my photography reflects the atmosphere of the dinner event without relying too heavily on flash. I’ll pictures of the food served as well as any specific venue decor wide and close up.
Parties
I have photographed parties of all sizes, from Christmas parties at The Freemasons’ Hall for Thompson Reuters to the closing ceremony of the Olympics 2012 where I was at the top of the AcerlorMittal Orbit capturing the firework display – that was a career moment!
“Carmen is a wonderful photographer always professional and courteous. I have worked with Carmen for a number of years and I am always impressed at the quality of her work and flexibility. I have worked with Carmen in NHS Trusts/Health Boards and events across the UK and every time she puts her subjects at ease and ensures they are comfortable during the photos. In working with Carmen you are getting the full professional package and an enduring friendship.”
Emma Barr,
Events and training advisor, Royal College of Midwives
trade shows
Use my London event photography for your marketing and promote your event. We will draw a plan to determine what kind of shots are needed including booth shots, attendee interactions, keynote speakers, networking events, featured and main sponsors, product showcases and demos. Trade Shows offer endless photo opportunities and I will make sure I don’t miss any of them.
I’ve worked in venues such as Excel London, during large scale shows such as the World Travel Market – capturing the stand for Egypt and the official visit of Ahmed Issa, Egypt Minister of Tourism and Antiquities. I’ve covered other trade show like Construction UK and 100% Design, amongst many others!
trade fairs
My photography will capture the essence of your trade fair so it can be used to show to the world what a success the event is and also share it with all your event partners for their individual promotion. The more that the pictures are distributed the more promotion so all in all the better!
I have photographed trade/consumer fairs such us Country Living, Festival of Quilts, Stitch Festival, Knitting Festival and the Cycling Show, to name a few taking place in venues such as Alexandra Palace, London Business Centre and Earls Court.
a selection of my london event photography work
“We have used Carmen for a number of shoots for our corporate publications – membership magazines and newsletters, the website, social media and events. She is very flexible, able to adapt to different subject matter (presentations, conferences, member stories, school-based features and profiles, public events) and quickly grasps the purpose and strategy around the jobs. She understands our audience and the sometimes complex nature of work in a membership organisation and sensitivities associated with it. We have been very impressed with the results and would not hesitate to recommend her to other organisations.”
Helen Watson
Head of Communications, National Education Union
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Would you like to work together?
If you have a question about my photography or want to check my availability. I’d love to work with you. Please get in touch.
Do you have a question about my London event photography?
What type of events & conferences do you photograph?
With over 20 years of experience as a professional photographer, I have captured all sorts of events! From Royal Engagements to small intimate events, large-scale international conferences with thousands of delegates and multiple streams, to a small lecture or a fire-side chat with a Q&A. A big Awards seated dinner under the Chandeliers of Grosvenor House? I am all yours! I specialise in B2B and corporate events.
How much does your event photography cost, and is editing included?
If you would like to get a quote for my event photography services, get in touch by email at photographer@carmenvalino.com or via my online contact form here (insert internal link) and include as much information as possible about your event. This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions that you might have.
Do you charge travel expenses?
Are you insured?
What happens if your camera has a technical glitch during the event/conference?
How many pictures will I receive?
When will we be expecting the photographs to be delivered?
I can also provide pictures during your event, so you can update your social media channels as the event is happening at an additional cost.
When will we be expecting the photographs to be delivered?
I can also provide pictures during your event, so you can update your social media channels as the event is happening at an additional cost.
What if you require a guaranteed next-day delivery?
How will you deliver the images?
How do we book you?
First, get in touch, providing your date, location, and time of your shoot, so I can confirm my availability. Then we can discuss your brief and I will provide you with a quote. To secure the date I take a 25% deposit of the final fee, then the remaining fee is due on completion of the booking.
What happens if you get ill?
Can you do headshot photography at our event/ conference?
With LinkedIn and the online world, there is more than ever a need for a high-quality headshot, and I also specialise in headshot photography.
I can set up my portable professional headshot studio pretty much anywhere, but if I am busy photographing your event/conference, I can’t simultaneously take headshots. In these instances, I bring with me an associate who can take care of this while I capture your event.
Do you produce video content?
I work closely with videographers, so I can always recommend one of my very trusted colleagues to join the project.