Events
Event photography and videography in Connecticut
You are busy hosting. We handle the photos and video, so the moments are saved and you get to be in them. We plan around your schedule, your venue and what you want to remember.
Choosing coverage for your event
Start with what you want to have afterward. A host who wants a gallery to share with relatives needs different coverage than an organizer who needs a highlight film for next year's sponsors. Photography keeps single moments and faces. Video keeps voices, music and movement. Many events use both, planned together so the two do not get in each other's way.
The event itself shapes the plan. A ceremony with a religious or school program usually has rules about where cameras can stand. A dance floor in a dim room needs different handling than a daytime garden party. A conference may run in several rooms at once. Each event page below explains those differences for its own kind of day.
Private celebrations and public events are planned differently
Family celebrations
Milestone parties for families often involve children, older relatives and traditions that differ from home to home. We ask the host for the actual schedule and who is comfortable being photographed or filmed.
School and community events
Schools, congregations and community halls may set their own rules for outside photographers and recording. Check with the organizer first and tell us what applies.
Business and nonprofit events
Conferences, galas and company parties often need a shot list, sponsor and speaker coordination and a plan for where the finished photos and video will be used.
Performances
Concerts and shows depend on the venue, promoter or artist for access and recording permission, and on how the stage is lit and amplified.
Have a project in mind?
Tell us what you want to make and where it will be used. We will talk through the plan with you.
What we ask before we plan an event shoot
- The date, the place and the schedule, including when guests arrive and when the main moments are expected
- Who is hosting, who is the point of contact on the day and who approves what is shared
- Any rules from the venue, school, congregation or organizer about cameras, lights, microphones and where we may stand
- The people and moments that matter most, and anyone who prefers not to be photographed or filmed
- Whether you want photos, video or both, and where the finished results will be shared
- Any options you want priced in the quote, such as a second shooter, drone footage, raw files, extra edits or a livestream
Photos, video or both
What you receive is decided event by event and written down before the day. We do not set one package for every host. If you are not sure, tell us the purpose of the event and we will suggest where to start.
For business events, a short highlight video and a handful of photos are easy to share on social media and your website afterward.
Choose your event
Each event has its own page, with separate pages explaining our photography and videography for it.
WeddingsPhotos and film that hold on to the people, the promises and the small moments of your day.
Bar and Bat MitzvahsCoverage of the service, the celebration and the milestone moments that make the day a family memory.
QuinceañerasPhoto and film of the traditions, the dances and the celebration of a girl's fifteenth birthday.
Sweet 16sFun, stylish coverage of a milestone party planned around the birthday teen and her friends.
BirthdaysNatural, joyful coverage of birthday parties for kids, adults and milestone celebrations.
GraduationsThe walk, the cap toss and the hugs that follow.
Bridal showersThe laughter, gifts and games before the big day.
Baby showersGifts, games and the first glimpse of a growing family.
AnniversariesYears together, told through people and stories.
Holiday partiesSeasonal gatherings, from family dinners to company parties.
ConcertsCapture the energy of the stage and the crowd in front of it.
PromsRemember the night with portraits, dancing and the details.
ConferencesShow the speakers, sessions and connections that made the event.
Corporate eventsDocument company milestones, launches and team gatherings.
Fundraisers and galasTell the story of your cause and thank the people who gave.
Photography and videography pages by event
- WeddingsPhotographyVideography
- Bar and Bat MitzvahsPhotographyVideography
- QuinceañerasPhotographyVideography
- Sweet 16sPhotographyVideography
- BirthdaysPhotographyVideography
- GraduationsPhotographyVideography
- Bridal showersPhotographyVideography
- Baby showersPhotographyVideography
- AnniversariesPhotographyVideography
- Holiday partiesPhotographyVideography
- ConcertsPhotographyVideography
- PromsPhotographyVideography
- ConferencesPhotographyVideography
- Corporate eventsPhotographyVideography
- Fundraisers and galasPhotographyVideography
Event video posts
Event video posts
Planning event video that keeps working after the event is over.
Service areas around Hartford County
- West Hartford, ConnecticutBusiness video, team interviews and family milestone coverage in West Hartford.
- Glastonbury, ConnecticutInterviews, marketing assets and indoor or outdoor celebrations in Glastonbury.
- Farmington, ConnecticutCorporate, product and training shoots at your business in Farmington.
- All service areasChoose your town and see local planning notes.
What an event host said
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Common questions
Can you cover a business event as well as a private party?
Yes. We work on conferences and corporate events as well as personal celebrations. Business events usually need a shot list and a plan for how the results will be used.
What will I receive?
That depends on the event and the coverage we agree on. We confirm the deliverables, formats and delivery in the written quote before the day.
Can you visit the venue first?
Often, yes. A visit helps us plan the light, the sound and where to stand. Ask us when you get in touch, and tell us if the venue has rules about access.
Which event page should I read first?
Pick the page for your kind of event below. Each has an overview and separate photography and videography pages, so you can read about the part you are deciding on.
Do you cover events with children or students?
Yes. For events with minors, we ask the host or school who may be photographed or filmed and how the results are shared, and we follow what the parents, guardians or organizer decide.
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