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New Orleans Corporate Event Venue Spotlight: The Audubon Tea Room
When the Employer Coalition of Louisiana held their inaugural Annual Forum at the Audubon Tea Room this April, the ballroom's enormous windows meant I never took a light out of the bag. A venue spotlight on why the Audubon Tea Room is one of the easiest rooms in New Orleans to photograph, and the practical considerations to weigh before you book it.
Las Vegas Corporate Event Venue Spotlight: The Cosmopolitan
When my longtime client Kinaxis brought Kinexions 2026 to The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, I spent three days shooting the whole property, from Razat Gaurav's opening keynote in the Boulevard Ballroom to a Steve Aoki closing party in The Chelsea (yes, cake was involved). Here's my honest take on photographing a corporate conference at one of the Strip's busiest venues.
Venue Spotlight: Austin Central Library Special Event Center
After more than a decade of photographing corporate events in Austin, I thought I knew every venue this city had to offer. Then the CVU Americas Conference brought me to the Austin Central Library Special Event Center, a space I never knew existed inside a building I work in all the time. With the convention center closed until 2029, planners are hunting for alternatives, and the library is hiding one of the most unique corporate event venues in Austin in plain sight. Here is what it was like to photograph a three-day conference there.
A Week in Amsterdam in February: Where to Eat, Drink, and Wander
February in Amsterdam is quiet and gray and cold, and I would tell anyone to go anyway. The canals are calm, the brown cafés are warm, and the whole city feels a little more like it belongs to the people actually living in it. Ours was a week built around seeing David Byrne in concert and it turned into so much more than that. Here's what I'd recommend you eat, drink, see, and explore over a week in Amsterdam in the winter.
Conference Speaker Photo Tips from a Professional Event Photographer
Want better stage photos at your next conference or corporate event? This post shares practical conference speaker photo tips from a professional event photographer, including what to wear, where to stand, and how to move on stage so your images look polished and dynamic. From staying in the light to facing the audience and using natural pauses, these small adjustments can make a big difference in the final gallery.
Morocco Travel Beyond Marrakech
Traveling beyond Marrakech took planning, patience, and a willingness to embrace a few long travel days, but it was worth every mile. From the coastal ease of Essaouira to the steep blue alleyways of Chefchaouen and the dense historic core of Fes, each city required something different from us. My personal guide covers where to stay, where to eat and drink, and what is actually worth your time in each place, along with my photos from our adventures. If you are mapping out Morocco travel beyond Marrakech, I've got you!
How a Headshot Station Adds Real Value to Corporate Events
Headshots taken at corporate events can do far more than update LinkedIn profiles. When structured well, a corporate event headshot station supports internal culture, brand alignment, and imagery that employees actually want to use. Up on the blog this week is why my way is the best way and how flexibility, experience, and attention to people make all the difference in the end result.
Planning a Group Trip to Marrakech: Where We Stayed, Ate, and Explored
What began as a follow-up to a castle in Malta turned into a group trip to Marrakech for thirteen friends. We stayed inside the medina walls at a private riad that set the tone for the entire experience. From rooftop dinners to cocktails in hidden garden bars, we found magic in the chaos of this wild and wonderous medina. This post covers what worked, what we learned, and what I’d recommend for anyone planning a similar trip.
SXSW 2026 Event Tips: Navigating a Shorter, More Stacked Week
New SXSW! Who dis? I've got SXSW 2026 event tips that break down what has changed with the festival’s new structure and what it means for event planners, brands, and most of all, yours truly. While programming remains the same length, overlapping tracks and clubhouses create more competition for attention. Success at SXSW 2026 is going to depend on clarity, intentional presence, and realistic planning. From logistics to event photography, early decisions matter and my calendar is filling up fast!
When to Update Your Headshot: New Year, Same Photo IS A Choice
Not sure when to update your headshot? New year, same photo is a choice. If your role, confidence, or direction has changed, an outdated image can quietly work against you. A headshot refresh isn’t about reinvention, it’s about accuracy. January is an easy place to start and move forward looking like you actually do now.
How to Plan a Luxury Group Trip to Lake Maggiore
When a close friend turned 50, we flew to Lake Maggiore, took over a lakefront villa, and settled in for a week of good food, loose plans, and even better company. If you’re planning a luxury group trip to Lake Maggiore, this is everything I’d do again and a few things I’d make time for next time. From ferry rides to quiet islands to a private tasting menu at a Michelin-starred restaurant, this trip struck the right balance between structured and spontaneous. I know how to travel well and it should not come as surprise that I've surrounded myself with friends who do too.
Why Hiring a Photographer for Your Company Holiday Party Is Worth It
Photography might feel like the first thing to cut from your holiday party budget, but it’s the one thing that actually lasts. These images boost morale, support internal marketing, and help recruit people who want to be part of what you’re building. Good photos get used and no, blurry phone pics of Melinda from HR doing the cupid shuffle don’t count.