Chicago Event Photographer — Conferences, Trade Shows, Galas, Fundraisers, Ribbon Cuttings, Parties, Award Ceremonies & More

Your event.
Documented live.
Photos and social content delivered while it's still happening.

What makes us different | Live Event Coverage & Delivery

Not just coverage.
Content, delivered live.

Most photographers deliver a gallery in 5–14 days. We deliver photos to attendees while the event is happening — and your social team gets content the same day.

01 — Attendee live photo Delivery

Photos in their hands. Live.

Attendees get a physical card with a QR code. Scan it, see your photos immediately — no app, no waiting, no follow-up.

02 — Live Social Feed

Your team posts while we shoot.

Photos stream to your social media manager in real time — not days later when the moment has passed.

03 — Same-Day video Clips

5–10 vertical clips per day.

We provide unedited clips of the event that can be used for social media stories and reels same-day.

04 — Pre-Event QR Codes

Signage infrastructure, ready early.

QR codes provided before your event so you can build signage, include in packets, or display on screens. We also provide 5×7 tabletop QR code signs for attendees to scan during the event.

05 — Full Corporate Usage Rights

Your photos, fully licensed.

Print-ready, high-resolution files. Full corporate usage rights on every image. Use them anywhere, forever.

06 — Add a Headshot Booth

We handle all of your photography needs.

Bundle a headshot station with your event photography and receive 10% off the booth price.

The work | Event Photography Examples

Events we’ve covered.

From conferences and trade shows to galas and product launches — we document the speakers, the candids, the group shots, and everything in between, so nothing gets missed and you never have to think about it.

The Offer | Event Photography Pricing

We keep it easy
With a simple pricing calculator

One photographer or two — everything else is the same. Use the calculator to find your price based on photographer count and duration. Multi-day discounts are built in.

  • Photojournalistic walk-around event coverage
  • 40-100 photos per hour delivered
  • Attendees can easily access live feed via QR code
  • Live photo feed to your social media manager
  • 5–10 vertical social clips — same day
  • Pre-event QR codes provided for custom venue signage
  • QR cards provided on-site
  • Print-ready, high-resolution JPEG files
  • Full corporate usage rights
  • Full edited high-resolution gallery next day

Need video too?

We partner with a video production team for full-service event coverage. Get in touch and we’ll coordinate.

1 photographer · standard coverage

$1,650

Half day · up to 4 hours

Instant photo delivery included

Photographers

Duration

Half day Half day · up to 4 hours 4 days

Add-ons

Headshot booth (10% off when bundled) See pricing →

Common Questions | Event Photography FAQ

Everything you’re
wondering.

Conferences, trade shows, corporate galas, product launches, networking events, award ceremonies, and company meetings — any event where documentation and real-time social content matter.

Photos stream to a feed your social media manager can access in real time as we shoot. Post to Instagram, LinkedIn, or any platform while the event is happening — not days later when the moment has passed.

Typically 20–50 edited photos per hour — though this varies by event type. Keynote sessions and award moments generate more images; lunch breaks and open networking generate fewer. You receive every usable shot from the event.

For +$250/day, attendees access their photos through a client-branded gallery with facial recognition — they find themselves automatically without scrolling through hundreds of images. Separate from the base QR card delivery.

Not directly — Elite Headshots is photo-primary. We do partner with a video production team for full-service event coverage. Get in touch via the contact form and we’ll coordinate.

Yes. We serve Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana, Madison, Milwaukee, Champaign-Urbana, and Bloomington-Normal. For events further out, contact us — travel costs may apply.

We hand QR cards to attendees on-site as photos are taken. They scan the code and see their photos immediately — no app required. Pre-event QR codes are also provided so you can build signage or include them in attendee packets ahead of time.

5–10 short vertical video clips per day, edited and delivered same day. Formatted for Instagram Reels, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Ideal for event highlights, speaker moments, and networking coverage.

The complete edited gallery is delivered within 5 business days. Files are print-ready, high-resolution, and include full corporate usage rights. Use them on your website, social media, press releases, and marketing materials.

Yes — 10% off the standard booth price when bundled with event photography. One vendor, one invoice, fully coordinated on-site. See our event headshot booth page for details.

Multi-day totals in the pricing calculator already include consecutive-day discounts. Bookings mixing half and full days are quoted on request.

Use the contact form below. Tell us your event date, type, expected attendance, and venue. We’ll confirm availability and send a booking link. Most events book 2–4 weeks in advance.

Book your event photography

Pick a date.
We’ll handle the rest.

Event coverage, social content, and QR delivery — all in one booking.

Get in touch to learn more about event photography

Tell us about your event.
We’ll respond within one business day.

Fill in what you know — we’ll follow up to confirm availability and answer any questions.ssure, no commitment — just the information you need to move forward.

We will tailor our service to meet your unique situation, just reach out — we’re completely flexible.