Conference speaker photographed on stage by John Need

Edinburgh · Scotland · UK-wide

Eventphotography

Over 20 years’ experience in event photography, from large-scale world congresses and conferences to product launches and evening events across the UK.

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More than 20 years of experienceConferences, launches and awardsPriority delivery available

Event coverage

The room, the people, the moments.

Every event has its own timings and sensitivities. Coverage is planned around the running order, priority people, brand requirements and the moments that must not be missed.

TRAVALYST at EICC
Selected event photography by John Need
AACSB Annual Conference

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What John covers

Conferences.Launches.Evening events.

Event teams, venues, agencies, professional bodies and organisations that need the day documented clearly without slowing it down.

  • Speakers and keynote sessions
  • Networking and candid coverage
  • Awards, groups and VIPs
  • Branding, exhibition stands and venue context
  • Images for press, web and future marketing

Included: Curated, edited event gallery; Press and social crops where agreed; Delivery schedule agreed before the event.

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Where John works

Edinburgh based.
Available across Scotland.

Event photography planned around the brief, the setting and the way the finished work will be used. UK projects are welcome too.

Before the shoot

Useful answers.

Do you cover small as well as large events?

Yes. Coverage can be shaped around a focused boardroom event, a multi-room conference, an awards evening or a large public programme.

Can you work in difficult venue lighting?

Yes. Mixed and low light are planned around the venue, schedule and the atmosphere the photographs need to retain.

Is fast delivery available?

Priority images can be built into the delivery plan for press, speakers or social teams when agreed before the event.

Client feedback

4.7★★★★★

13 public Google reviews

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Professional service from start to finish!
Amanda D · Google review
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Lovely people and a great service
Douglas Reid · Google review
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Great quality of work and fantastic collaborator!
Jim Bob · Google review
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