Brand Activations, Nonprofit Events & Corporate Conferences

From Tequila to Think Tanks

Corporate event photographer based in NYC & The Hudson Valley. I document brand activations, nonprofit conferences, fashion week events, and executive gatherings with a focus on storytelling, strategy, and fast-turnaround content for marketing teams.

I’ve spent over fifteen years documenting rooms where something real is happening

From global beverage brands to policy reform conferences, nonprofit summits, and cultural institutions, I work at the intersection of energy and intention.

I’ve documented brand activations and events for Veuve Clicquot, El Jimador Tequila, Rekorderlig, and Diplomatico. I served as the official photographer for sponsor Afterpay at New York Fashion Week and covered large scale advocacy gatherings including the International Drug Policy Reform Conference with the Drug Policy Alliance.

In New York City, I photographed high profile book launches including Takashi Murakami’s Battle Royale! launch with Nobuo Tsuj, and Diane von Furstenberg in conversation with Alain Elkann.

As the official photographer for Okayplayer at The Roots Picnic, I captured backstage portraits and live performances inside one of hip hop’s most respected cultural institutions. Backstage is its own rhythm. It requires trust, instinct, and timing. Knowing when to step forward and when to disappear.

I’ve also worked with Chief, documenting high profile women CEOs and founders through editorial headshots and in depth interview coverage. These sessions required discretion, efficiency, and a deep understanding of presence. Capturing leadership in a way that feels intelligent, composed, and human.

Over the past decade, I’ve photographed artists and cultural figures including Alicia Keys, Anderson .Paak, Kendrick Lamar, Nas, Nicki Minaj, Solange, Wu Tang Clan, D’Angelo, DMX, Ghostface Killah, Questlove, Lil Uzi Vert, Takashi Murakami, and Will & Jada Smith.

Across Australia and the United States, I collaborate with marketing teams, production agencies, publishers, nonprofits, and cultural organizations to create imagery that feels alive, strategic, and immediately usable.

My approach is both documentary and brand aware. I’m watching for the keynote moment and the quiet exchange backstage. The handshake before the announcement. The breath before an artist steps on stage. The pause before a CEO answers a hard question. The crowd reaction when the message lands.

The details teams need for press, sponsors, social, and future campaigns.

I provide:

• Corporate event photography

• Conference coverage

• Nonprofit and advocacy documentation

• Brand activation photography

• Fashion week and cultural event coverage

• Executive and speaker portraits

• Event recap and sizzle videos

• Fast-turnaround content for social and press

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I understand how events move. Tight timelines. Lighting that shifts by the minute. Stakeholders who need content yesterday. I work calmly, efficiently, and with an eye toward both storytelling and strategy.

Based in the Hudson Valley & Jersey City. Available nationwide.

Selected Collaborations

AFROPUNK, Alicia Keys, Afterpay, Alain Elkann, Anderson .Paak, ARTBAR MCA, Black Thought, Charli D’Amelio, Chief, D’Angelo, Diane von Furstenberg, Diplomatico, DMX, Drug Policy Alliance, El Jimador Tequila, George Xylouris & Jim White, Ghostface Killah, GZA, International Drug Policy Reform Conference, Jean Grae, Kendrick Lamar, Laini Madhubuti, Lil Uzi Vert, Lynn Hazan, Madison Perrott, Meek Mill, Mimi D’Amelio, Mobb Deep, Nas, Nicki Minaj, Nobuo Tsuj, Okayplayer, Questlove, Rekorderlig, Sheana Shay, Sheek Louch, Sheila Vakharia, Skye Ferreira, Solange, Takashi Murakami, The Ace Hotel, The D’Amelio Family, The Deftones, The Roots Picnic, Trey Songz, Vance Joy, Veuve Clicquot, Will & Jada Smith, Wiz Khalifa, Wu Tang Clan, Yelawolf.

Takashi Murakami and Nobuo Tsuj NYC 2017 (Copy)

Takashi Murakami Battle Royale! Book Launch NYC 2017 (Copy)

Will and Jada Smith at the Roots Picnic 2016

ALICIA KEYS AT THE ROOTS PICNIC 2016 NYC

A diverse group of people sitting on red and blue steps at a conference or event, with some clapping, smiling, and talking. The background features large text that reads 'REFORM' and 'DRUG'.

Two women are smiling and shaking hands, engaging in conversation. They are in a public indoor space with steps and banners behind them, with several other people sitting and standing around.

Group of eight diverse people standing on stairs in front of a mural with the words 'PREVENT HARM' visible at the top.

A young woman with curly hair enjoying a drink at a lively party or bar, dancing with her eyes closed and tongue out, holding a glass of dark liquid, wearing a black top and a short gray skirt, with a beige purse over her shoulder. There are other pe

People socializing at a party, holding drinks and snacks, engaged in conversation.

A decorative display featuring a turquoise-themed cake with orange marigold flowers, colorful sugar skull figurines, small candles, and a bottle of El Jimador tequila on top.

A table with various dishes, including tacos with jalapenos, grilled marshmallow, a bowl of granola, and a floral arrangement of orange and pink dahlias.

A group of women sitting around a decorated table with candles and flowers, listening to a man in a suit speaking indoors at a celebration or party.

Two women at a social event, one holding a bottle of Diplomatico rum, smiling for the camera.

Diane von Furstenberg, Alain Elkann Interviews Book Launch NYC 2017 (Copy)

Alain Elkann Interviews Book Launch NYC 2017 (Copy)

Steve Forbes for Tau Kappa Epsilon (Copy)

Group of seven women standing together in a salon with mirrors and patterned wallpaper.

Women attending a book event or seminar in a room with white bookshelves filled with books and decorative items.

A woman with curly hair and a white shirt speaking into a microphone with her hand extended, while two women listen, one with glasses and the other with red lipstick, in an indoor setting.

Group of women seated in a room, attentively watching or listening, some holding glasses, with a 'MOVIES' sign on the wall behind them.

A woman in black with glasses speaking into a microphone while smiling at a woman in a dark dress at an indoor event with audience members in the background.

A woman with long dark hair in a peach dress speaking into a microphone at a panel discussion, seated with two other women and audience members in the background.

AFROPUNK x the Drug Policy Alliance, Atlanta 2017 (Copy)

Kemba Smith, AFROPUNK x the Drug Policy Alliance, Atlanta 2017 (Copy)

Alex Dyson, Beyond Blues & Roots Sydney 2015 (Copy)

Eugene Tan Aquabumps x Rekorderlig Bondi 2014 (Copy)

Aquabumps x Rekorderlig Bondi 2014 (Copy)

Rekorderlig Activation Ivy Pool Sydney 2014 (Copy)

An outdoor poolside scene with orange lounge chair and small table, with a bar and people socializing inside a restaurant or bar area in the background.

Group of friends enjoying drinks and conversation by a poolside at a social gathering, with a woman in a green top smiling and holding a cup, and others seated around a table with pitchers and cups.

Outdoor scene with a waterfront view, numerous blue and white striped umbrellas, colorful lanterns hanging, people relaxing on lounge chairs, and a city skyline across the water under a partly cloudy sky.

A band of musicians wearing matching purple jerseys labeled 'Brassholes' performs on an outdoor patio with umbrellas, plants, and string lights. The band includes a saxophonist, trumpet player, trombone player, and drummer, with a crowd of people wat

Indoor restaurant with large pink paper lantern, tables set with yellow paper bags and floral centerpieces, wooden chairs, and natural light coming through windows.

A man wearing a green shirt and black pants spray-paints a colorful mural on a wall in an outdoor setting, surrounded by paint supplies and debris.

Colorful abstract graffiti mural with swirling shapes in shades of blue, orange, yellow, cream, white, and black.

Group of women at a social gathering in an indoor venue, with one woman smiling and holding hands with another woman.

Four people standing together indoors, posing for a photo. One man is holding a bottle, and all are smiling.

A man is performing for an audience in an art gallery with various paintings and skateboards displayed on the walls, while the audience claps and watches.

A group of people at an indoor event clapping and smiling, with some raising their hands, showing enjoyment and engagement.

A woman in a blue, white, and red dress stands on stairs, reading from a paper and speaking into a microphone. Several people are standing nearby, listening attentively. The setting appears to be an art gallery or event space with white walls and art

People serving small sliders with buns, beef patties, and toppings on a wooden tray at a gathering.

Two green bottles of James Boags beer in crushed ice, one upright and one lying sideways.

Person pouring red wine from a bottle into wine glasses, with several bottles in the background

Four glass bottles of flavored water with metal caps, displayed in a row on a wooden surface, with a blurred colorful background.

Person holding a magazine titled 'The Design Files Open House' with an interior design photo on the cover, showing a blue wall, a yellow chair, and a wooden table.

Woman viewing abstract colorful paintings in an art gallery with small tables displaying decorative items.

People attending an art gallery viewing colorful abstract paintings on a teal wall.

Two women smiling and enjoying a drink at a social gathering outside.

A man looking at photographs of street scenes and vendors on display, with the central photo showing a man sitting on a bench with a bunch of roasted chickens hanging from a stick.

Smiling girl with dark hair in a ponytail wearing a dark blue jacket with white polka dots sitting at a classroom table.

People sitting at a table in a classroom, smiling and listening. One woman in foreground eating, a man in the middle smiling, and another woman with her hand near her face.

Instructor standing in front of students in a classroom, gesturing with one hand over his chest.

A young man with dark hair, glasses, and a white T-shirt with a black graphic, is sitting at a desk and gesturing with his hand, appearing to be engaged in a conversation or presenting information, while two others are partially visible and out of fo

A young person with short dark hair, smiling, sitting at a desk in a classroom, holding a pen and engaging in conversation.

A group of diverse young students in a classroom, with two girls raising their hands, one smiling with a drink in her hand, and a teacher sitting behind them.

People attending a meeting or conference, one woman with glasses and dreadlocks sitting with arms crossed, a woman with hand raised, and a woman using a phone, in a room with ceiling panels

Black and white photo of diverse people standing and raising their right hands in a room, likely during a ceremony or pledge. Some individuals are clapping, and a few are wearing badges or name tags.

A man playing a drum at an event with a large sign in the background that reads 'form' inside a red heart shape, while two women in colorful dresses play drums behind him.

A woman with short, curly dark hair speaking at a podium with a microphone, smiling, wearing a gray cardigan over a black top, in a dark room with a red and black projection screen behind.

A woman standing on a stage, holding a glass of beverage in one hand and a rolled-up paper in the other, smiling at the camera. Behind her is a circular sign with the words 're form' on it.

Group of diverse people sitting in a conference or event, clapping and smiling, in a large, well-lit room with wooden paneling.

A woman in a floral blazer speaks at a podium during an outdoor night event, with an audience seated and some standing behind them, city buildings illuminated in the background.

A group of diverse people participating in a candlelight vigil, some holding lit candles, with serious and solemn expressions, gathered outdoors at night.

Group of people at a conference or networking event in a hotel with large windows and natural light, some smiling and engaging.

A young woman with dark hair, smiling, holding a magazine and a pink water bottle, being congratulated and applauded by a group of people at an indoor event.

A woman with dreadlocks and tattoos raising her hand during a meeting or conference, surrounded by other attendees.

Black and white photo of a woman at a conference, sitting with her chin resting on her hand, looking serious. She has curly hair, is wearing a patterned scarf, and a name badge that reads 'Mariela Albuers,' with other people sitting nearby in a dark

A woman speaking at a podium during the International Drug Policy Reform Conference, with a large screen displaying a close-up of her in the background. The conference branding 'reform' is visible on the podium and screen.

A woman with dark skin, dreadlocks, and colorful clothing is singing into a microphone at a podium during an event under purple lighting.

A man giving a speech at a conference, standing behind a podium with a sign that reads "International Day of People with Disabilities Conference." The man appears to be speaking passionately with a serious expression.

People dancing and socializing in a dimly lit party or lounge, with colorful lighting and balloons on the ceiling.

People at a lively party or celebration, smiling, holding drinks, and engaging with each other in a dimly lit room with green lighting.

A woman with a shaved head taking a selfie with a smartphone. She is wearing a bright red hoodie and matching pants, and has large hoop earrings. She is standing in front of a white wall with logos and text.

Two women sitting and talking, one wearing a bright pink suit with a patterned scarf, the other in a black floral dress. Behind them is a large floral arrangement with white flowers and dried foliage.

A woman with voluminous curly black hair, wearing a black lace top and a black-and-white houndstooth scarf, holding a microphone, sitting indoors with a smile.

Three women standing together at an event, with two wearing matching bright blue suits and one in a black dress with orange fur coat, in a dimly lit room with blue lighting and stage equipment in the background.

A woman with dark hair wearing a bright blue blazer and matching belt, smiling at the camera, with a group of people in the background at an indoor event.

A person in an orange hoodie and cargo pants standing on a dark wooden staircase indoors.

A woman dressed in a gray pantsuit holding a phone and purse, walking indoors at night.

Mannequins showcasing fashion designs on display with visitors observing at an exhibition, with lighting and rigging overhead.

Three models walking down a runway during a fashion show, each wearing brightly colored outfits and large matching hats, with an audience watching on the sides.

Model walking down runway in a backless animal print dress during a fashion show.

A man in a maroon suit with a black shirt and a black hat smiling as a woman in a white outfit adjusts his hat, in an indoor setting with other people in the background.

A young woman with long, curly, reddish-brown hair pulled over her shoulder, wearing a beige trench coat, looking at the camera against a dark background.

A woman with dark hair styled in a sleek bun, wearing a sleeveless orange top, sits with arms crossed at a makeup station. A makeup artist with curly hair and a black lace top stands behind her, applying makeup. Several people, some with phones and c

Model walking on runway wearing a brown strapless outfit with a long, flowing sheer cape, at a fashion show with audience watching.

A woman with long, curly red hair and fair skin looking over her shoulder at the camera, wearing a light green sheer blouse against a dark background.

A model walking runway in a beige dress with cutouts, black tights, and high heels during a fashion show.

A black and white photo of an elegant woman with short hair wearing a stylish off-the-shoulder top with long sleeves, posing confidently with one hand on her hip against a dark background.

A woman with long, curly hair and light brown skin wearing a silky, light blue slip dress.