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.

When Kinaxis brought their North American team to the Fairmont Austin, they created more than an event—they built a full-scale brand experience. From candid team moments and custom activations (puppy lounge, anyone?) to a private concert with Nelly, I was there to capture it all with a focus on storytelling, not just documentation. The result? A gallery that helped their team connect, celebrate, and even pitch future sponsors with confidence. This is corporate event photography that actually works for your brand—during the event and long after the lights go down.