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Why book an event photographer through Airtasker?

Got a special event coming up? Want to make sure there are quality, candid shots you can remember it with? You can put away your camera and enjoy the event when you leave the photography to a professional. Whether it’s a large wedding or a small party, a professional events photographer will have the right equipment and skills to capture the best shots and edit them, ready for printing or sharing.

You’ll be able to find a trusted and professional with the event photography background you need on Airtasker. From candid shots to posed group photos or portraits, your photographer will capture all the most important moments from your special occasion.

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Top Event Photographers related questions

An event photographer has an eye for detail, experience, and professional equipment that enables them to produce high-quality photos. With a professional photographer, you don’t have to think about photos during the event and can relax, knowing it’s taken care of.
Any event where you plan to take lots of photos can benefit from having a professional behind the lens. Common events that book professional event photography includes weddings, engagement parties, graduations, formals, large birthday parties, trade shows, and conferences.
Yes. If your event is at night or it’s an overcast day, your photographer will have the right camera, lighting, and editing tools produce quality photos.
As well as professionalism and positive reviews, you should take a look at your photographer’s portfolio so that you know their style suits your event.
Typically, digital copies will be ready within a week. But this depends on the number of images, the length and type of event, and whether you’re getting raw images, edited images, or printed copies.

What does event photographers service include?

Your event photographer will arrange all the details of the day with you prior to your session, making sure they have the correct lenses, tripods, and other equipment on hand to suit the location, lighting, and crowd. At the event, they’ll take both posed and candid photos of the guests - as well as photos of the setting, decorations, and food. That way, you’ll have a range of different pictures of the special occasion.

Here’s what you can expect from the most common event photography services:

Wedding photography

Your wedding photographer may be hired for the entire day, or just parts of the wedding, like the ceremony, reception, and bridal party photos. Your photographer will guide you through your professional shots so that the end products include a range of different moments that are candid and capture the happy couple in their element. Once the photos have been edited, your photographer will send you high-resolution digital copies and talk you through your printing options, too.

Graduation and formal photography

You can hire a photographer for graduation or formal photos - either individual or group photos before the event, or photography during the event. Beforehand, they’ll organise everything they need to bring, asking you questions about the location, photo ideas, and venue. If you need a green screen or other backdrops, your photographer will be able to organise this or help you find one to hire. Your photographer will arrive before the event attendees so that shots are captured of them entering the room. During the graduation or formal, both candid shots and posed shots will be taken so you end up with a variety of professional images. These will be edited and sent to you as digital copies, plus print copies if this is part of your package. 

Birthday photography

You can hire a professional birthday photographer so that you can relax during the event (and not worry about photos). At least a few days before the event, your photographer will speak to you about the venue to find out whether it’s indoors or outdoors, the time of day you’re throwing the party, and any special photo requests. During the event, they’ll capture key moments and details, like the party set up, birthday boy/girl, decorations, guests, games, gifts, and birthday cake. After the event, they’ll usually need a week or two to edit and finalise your images before sending you a copy.

Corporate event photography

Corporate events that require photography range from conferences and tradeshows to the office Christmas party. Your photographer will ask you the specifics about the event, so they know what to expect and can bring the best equipment for the job. Corporate event photography includes capturing images that showcase your branding, as well as any staff members, products, and services on display. These images will be perfect for your website, company blog, or social media. At the end of the event, your photographer will pack up all their equipment and head back to their studio to edit your images, before emailing a digital copy or posting them to you on a USB.

Recent Event Photographers tasks

Photographer needed for a music event (1 - 1.5 hours, late night slot)

$150

Newtown, Wellington, New Zealand

21st Jun 2023

Need a photographer for a music event, 11pm- 12pm on Saturday 24th. Along with being paid you also get a free ticket to a fun music event! People who like electronic music and are ok with late night job will be prioritised :) - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 24 June 2023

Graduation Photoshoot

$250

Auckland, New Zealand

26th Apr 2023

I would love to have photographer take photos (including editing) around 1-2hr of my family and I before my graduation ceremony on Wednesday 3rd May. Ideally this would be around 10am with the domain as the location for the shoot. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 3 May 2023

Corporate event photographer, Auckland city Tuesday 9:30 - 10:30am

$200

Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand

13th Mar 2023

We will be hosting a Corporate event on Tuesday and we need a photographer to take shot of the speakers, panel and guests networking. It is 1 hour, and I need the photos touched up and sent through the same day. - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Corporate event photographer, Wellington city Tuesday 9:30 - 10:30am

$200

Wellington, New Zealand

10th Mar 2023

We will be hosting a Corporate event on Wednesday and we need a photographer to take shot of the speakers, panel and guests networking. It is 1 hour, and I need the photos touched up and sent through the same day. - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 14 March 2023 - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 15 March 2023

Photographer for child’s birthday party

$200

Papakura, Auckland, New Zealand

4th Jan 2023

I’m looking for a photographer for my child’s 3rd birthday party tomorrow. The one I had booked cancelled at the last minute. I need someone from 2.15-3.15pm. - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 5 January 2023

Charity Event Photographer Needed (Maritime Room, Princes Wharf)

$300

Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand

12th Sep 2022

We will be holding a Charity Fundraising Event at the Maritime Room (Princes Wharf) for The Orangutan Project. Date: Wednesday 14 September 6pm-10pm Organiser: The Orangutan Project - Orangutan conservation/habitat protection We require an event photographer to document the evening of the event, along with taking snaps of speakers, guests having fun, live charity auction and duration of fundraising dinner etc. Dinner (if you're there by 5pm) and drinks will be provided. We can't link to the event, but if you Google "A Future We Can Believe In Auckland" you should be able to find it pretty easily! - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 14 September 2022

Need a photographer for baby’s 1st bday party

$100

Huntington, Hamilton, New Zealand

8th Aug 2022

Would like a photographer for baby’s 1st birthday party from 1pm onwards - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 13 August 2022

Event Photography

$300

Auckland, New Zealand

25th May 2021

Shooting Barber Awards this Sunday 30th @ Ghost Donkey Commercial Bay. 2-3 hours work with supply of edited images. - Ceremony shots - Socialising shots - Team photos If you are interested please send a link to your portfolio.