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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Event photography ROI comes from images that do more than document a room. This post shows how sponsor-focused, intentional photography drives engagement, strengthens marketing, and supports sponsorship renewals. From capturing clean brand touchpoints to delivering same-day highlights for social, these visuals actually move the needle. If you want photography that supports outcomes instead of simply covering an event, here’s how I approach it.
If you are a business at the forefront of tech, or at the intersection of tech and finance, it should come as no surprise that the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) stands at the epicenter of innovation as far as conferences go. It is where major electronics companies give keynotes regarding new innovation, where products are launched, and where the latest breakthroughs and futuristic concepts take center stage. Every year in January in Las Vegas, industry leaders, tech enthusiasts, and innovators and startups from around the globe gather to showcase, pitch, and network. CES demands attention to detail, precision, and professionalism. Your brand presence at CES can be highly elevated by hiring a conference event photographer, ensuring that the moments you coordinate and unveil are well documented.
Florence is slower, smaller, and built for wandering. With just three days, you can eat incredibly well, drink local wine in quiet corners, and still have time to get lost on purpose. My 3 day travel guide for Florence, Italy skips the tourist checklist and goes straight to what I think is actually worth my time.
Lauren Lindley is an Austin, TX and Lake Tahoe based commercial event photographer. Lauren also specializes in lifestyle and branding photography, corporate events, portraits, and headshot photography. When she’s not drinking wine, Lauren can be found traversing the globe with glee.
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