Performer on stage under colorful lights at a live music event photographed by Dodi Images
Brand Activations · Restaurants · Live Events

Brand Activation, Restaurant & Concert Photography

Photos in 48 hoursFree next-day previewsNo travel fee in California$2M insured · COI same day

Photos for restaurant and bar openings, food and drink menus, brand activations, product launches, fashion shows, and concerts across San Francisco, the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego.

What We Photograph

Hospitality, brand, and live events

Restaurant & Bar Openings

Grand openings, soft launches, and press nights: the room, the crowd, the bartenders, and the first plates out of the kitchen.

Food & Drink Photos

Dishes, cocktails, and your space, shot for menus, delivery apps, your website, and social media.

Brand Activations & Pop-Ups

Experiential marketing, sampling, and pop-up shops, with guests using your product and your branding in every shot.

Product Launches

Launch parties and press previews, from the reveal on stage to the guests, demos, and step-and-repeat.

Fashion Shows & Runway

Runway looks, backstage, the front row, and the finale lineup for designers, brands, and fashion weeks.

Concerts, Nightlife & Live Music

Artists on stage, the crowd, and the energy of the night, shot in low light and stage lighting.

Recent Work

Brand, hospitality, and live events
Bartender pouring a cocktail for guests at a Chain brand event Models lined up at Huntington Beach Fashion Week Artist performing under blue stage lights at Academy LA Bartender garnishing a row of cocktails at the Sesame AI holiday party Guests tasting food at a Chain brand event Dancers performing on stage at Afro Future in Ghana Two guests posing at a Chain brand event Crowd with hands raised for a performer at Academy LA Guests posing at a red table at a Chain brand event

See more in our portfolio →

Chain · Sesame AI · Crunchyroll · Afro Future · Art Hearts · Runway 7 · Bring-A-Trailer

2 hours: openings, launches, and receptions$600
Half day: up to 4 hours$1,200
Full day: up to 8 hours$2,400
Any length, 2 to 12 hours, no overtime$300 / hour
Digital ads license, 1 year: boosted posts, Meta, Google, LinkedIn+75% ($750 min)
Billboards & print ads license, 1 year$750 per photo ($1,500 min)

How It Works

Simple from booking to delivery
01

Tell us about your event

Send the date, venue, and what matters most: the food, the product, the crowd, or the performers.

02

We cover the night

We work around your guests, staff, and stage lighting, and get the shots your marketing team needs.

03

Photos fast

Free preview photos the next day for social media, and your full edited gallery in 48 hours.

Questions We Get Asked

All FAQs →
How much does a brand activation or event photographer cost in California?

Our event coverage is $300 an hour. A 2-hour event is $600, a half day (up to 4 hours) is $1,200, and a full day (up to 8 hours) is $2,400. Travel anywhere in California is included.

Can you take food and drink photos for our restaurant menu and social media?

Yes. We photograph your dishes, cocktails, and space for menus, delivery apps, your website, and social media, at the same hourly rate as our event coverage.

Do you photograph restaurant and bar grand openings?

Yes. We cover grand openings, soft launches, and press nights, including the room, the guests, your team, and the food and drinks.

Do you photograph concerts and live music?

Yes. We photograph artists on stage, the crowd, and backstage moments at concerts, music festivals, and nightlife events.

Can we use the photos in our ads?

Every booking includes use on your website, regular social media posts, and press. For boosted posts and online ads on Meta, Google, or LinkedIn, add a 1-year digital ads license for +75% of the photography fee ($750 minimum). Billboards and print ads are $750 per photo ($1,500 minimum) for 1 year.

How fast do we get the photos?

You get free preview photos the next day for social media, and your full edited gallery within 48 hours.

Do you charge travel for events in Los Angeles, San Francisco, or San Diego?

No. Travel anywhere in California is included in our price.

Planning a launch, opening, or show?

Tell us the date, location, and what you need covered. We reply within 1 business day.

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