Orange County Event Photographer

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Meet Christopher Todd, Your Event Photographer

With over two decades of experience in professional photography, I have been a trusted event photographer in Orange County and Los Angeles since 2000. My expertise lies in corporate events, trade shows, and conference photography, capturing everything from keynote speakers and networking moments to panel discussions and award ceremonies. Whether it’s posed or candid photography, natural or artificial lighting, daytime or evening events, I have the technical skills and adaptability to deliver high-quality, impactful images that showcase the essence of your event.

Over the years, I’ve been hired by Fortune 500 companies, industry leaders, and event organizers who trust my ability to document their events seamlessly, with an emphasis on professionalism, discretion, and storytelling. My team and I are dedicated to providing exceptional communication, reliability, and ethical business practices, ensuring that your event coverage is smooth, stress-free, and exceeds expectations.

If you're planning a conference, convention, or corporate event, let’s connect. I’d love the opportunity to capture your event with expertise and creativity.

Proud Partner Of Visit Anaheim:

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Event Videography

Need video coverage of your event?  We have expert videographers for presentations, panel discussions, client testimonials, interviews, or parties. Let us know if you need a highlight reel to help sell your next conference?

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Conference Photographer & Convention Photography

We photograph conferences and conventions at the Long Beach Convention Center and the Anaheim Convention Center in Orange County. We are trusted partners with Visit Anaheim, therefore we work with local event planners and out of state planners. Our main focus is to provide images that document important parts of their event so they can use the photos for newsletters, and social media to market the event for the following year. Candid images with attendees interacting are always highly requested by our clients. Hiring a local convention photographer is a great way to get all the photos you need for future marketing material. 

Convention Photography vs. Conference Photography

The style of convention photography does not differ too much from conference photography. The key to getting good photos is hiring a professional event photographer. Under the event photography umbrella, you will find conventions, conferences, trade shows, and expos. 

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Corporate Event Photography

Corporate event photos include awards ceremonies, keynote speakers, panel discussions, presentations, seminars, team building, or educational activities, and more. These are all popular events to photograph. We have captured awards presentations at venues across Orange County and Los Angeles. Often our clients need a fast turnaround for our images of award recipients so they can send them a digital copy. The best awards photos happen when the winner is truly surprised to win, and the emotion is visible on their face. 

Awards presentations are usually highlighted events of multi-day conferences or conventions when attendees are excited.

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Award Photos

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Candid Photos

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Step & Repeat Photos

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Schedule Call

Book your free call today. Use the link below to schedule a quick call so that I can learn more about about your event and answer all of your questions and help you start planning.

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Pro Photographers

Meet your photographer early to go over details and goals for your shoot. Photographers arrive early and dressed appropriately.

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Fast Delivery

We will typically have your images ready within 24 hours. So you can start sharing your event photos quickly.

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Event Photography Prices

Most events we photograph are unique and have different requirements for photography coverage. Corporate event photography, tradeshow photography, and conference photography are all under our event photography services.

For an accurate quote we need details such as the number of photographers, event timing and overall scope.

The best thing to do is schedule a call.

1/2 DAY EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY

  • One (1) professional event photographer.
  • Up to Four (4) hours continuous photographic coverage.
  • Planning your photography.
  • Travel in Orange County & photography.
  • Photo color adjustments
  • Online image gallery & client delivery platform.


DIGITAL PHOTOS INCLUDED

FULL DAY EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY

  • One (1) professional event photographer.
  • Up to Eight (8) hours continuous photographic coverage.
  • Planning your photography.
  • Travel in Orange County & photography.
  • Photo color adjustments
  • Online image gallery & client delivery platform.


DIGITAL PHOTOS INCLUDED

FAQs

  • What do you charge for event photography?

    Prices can vary, based on the location, length, scope & number of photographers required.  The best thing to do is schedule a call with us so we can learn about your plans and give you an accurate quote.

  • How can I book your photographers?

    The best way to book us is via phone 949-755-8444.  Emails are also great if you'd like to give us some details to review before we talk.  Best email address is: chris@christophertoddstudios.com

  • Will you be the photographer?

    It depends on our schedule.  Christopher will always be the primary photographer when available.  When Christopher is not available you will be paired with another member of our team to photograph your event.

  • Can I talk with my photographer before my event?

    Absolutely. We like to connect you with your photographer one to two days before your event begins.

  • Can we add extra photographers?

    Absolutely.  We are happy to put a team of photographers together to meet your imaging needs.

  • Do you have insurance?

    Yes, most event venues require a certificate of insurance (COI). We're happy to provide one to your planner or venue if necessary. 

  • Can you capture candid photos?

    Yes, we can create candid photos of your event.  Candids are the number one request from event planners we work with.

  • Do we get the digital files/photos?

    Yes, our standard event coverage comes with the digital files included.  We will color correct the images before delivery.

  • When do I get my photos?

    Typically in 1-3 days after your event. Our delivery platform is an easy digital download connected with your online image gallery.

  • Can I share the photos online?

    Absolutely, you can download your photos from your gallery or share the link so attendees can view and download the photos themselves.

  • Can you do head shots at our event also?

    es.  We can bring a mobile studio to photograph your workers' profile images while onsite.  Please schedule a call with us for a custom quote. A specialty service we offer is called a convention headshot booth. This is where the client provides headshots at a tradeshow or convention to attendees. A great way to get noticed and interact with people. 

  • Can you give us images during our event?

    Yes, we can. We just need to arrange this service in the planning stage so we have all the proper equipment on hand to deliver images during your event.

  • Will you retouch our photos?

    Typically not unless otherwise arranged before your event.  All of our event photography will be color-corrected and beautiful. Please let us know if you have any special needs.

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Behind the scenes

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Themed & Holiday Parties

We have much experience photographing holiday parties at hotels and resorts in Orange County. Office Holiday parties are popular from November to January when the year starts to wind down and people get into a festive spirit. 

Most clients want images of guests enjoying themselves, couples' formal portraits, gift exchanges, or awards presentations. The best holiday party images are candids of guests having fun.

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Grand Opening Events

Documentary and fun Ribbon cutting, Ground Breaking or Grand Opening Photography

Capturing VIPs for politics, promotion or media coverage.

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Galas Non-Profit & Charity Events

Our event photographers can capture your party, auction, or fundraiser. We focus on your needs whether it be journalistic coverage, detail/ decor, or amazing portraits of your executive team, largest donors, or invited celebrities. 

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Step & Repeat & Red Carpet Events

Need to capture your guests in front of a branded signage? Look no further. Well lit portraits at your step & repeat or red carpet are always a fun activity at an event.

Why Companies Hire Event Photographers

Companies use event photographers for award ceremonies, banquets, company picnics, team-building exercises, galas, social events, corporate parties, annual conferences, meetings, and fundraisers. We come out to your event and document it through candid photos, of employees, speeches, guests, entertainment, red carpet photography, and keynote speakers.


What Are Corporate Photos Used For?

All these vibrant photos we take at your event can be used for company brochures, blogs, company websites, social media, and marketing material. Having professional photos taken is a way of telling the world about your organization. We capture all the important details of the event. From the people to the decor.


Choosing The Right Orange County Event Photographer

We know how important it is to choose the right photographer. Therefore, we are confident that you will be in good hands when you hire Christopher Todd Studios for your next event. We will deliver a great finished product to your company. Provide you with quality service from our first conversation to the delivery of your photos. We will give you a custom quote to make sure all your needs are being met. After you have looked at the quote and would like to move forward we will send out a contract.


Location Is Key

We are centrally located in Orange County to photograph events in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, and San Diego. However, we are available to travel for multi day events.


Why We Are Liked

  • We answer the phone
  • 24 hour in depth written quotes for projects
  • Easy online contract process
  • Single point of service, One Stop Shop
  • Fast Digital delivery of images
  • Same day edits, or gift prints
  • We smile often


Group Photographer

I am always ready to capture any group photo from 2 to 1000 of your associates, clients, or employees. Your large scale convention, or conference imaging needs can be met effectively with my team of professionals.


Business Meeting Or Corporate Team Building

Doesn't matter if we're documenting a team building retreat in Huntington Beach, or a small executive meeting. We help solve any logistic problems to get you amazing images, with minimal distraction to you, and your client.


Event Photography Services & Capabilities

  • Scalable team of photographers, and digital techs available to make your plan work.
  • Guests: small posed groups, Grip and Grin, large groups of 10 to 1000 people.
  • Step & Repeat/ Red carpet, Celebrity appearance.
  • Photo Booths, onsite printing, and guest take-aways with your branding or messaging.
  • Onsite Mobile Studio with live photographer
  • Awards ceremony and Speaker, stage shots
  • Detail, decor, and entertainment
  • Convention or conference documentary coverage, and guest experience documentation
  • Celebrity/ private events, media control, secure photo asset management
  • Executive portraits
  • Annual report imagery
  • Fam Trips