Conference photography

Show why your conference is worth attending.

The ideas on stage. The conversations between sessions. The moments when a room full of people leans in. I’m Gary Summers, and I photograph conferences for organisers, agencies, venues and corporate teams—creating images that celebrate this year’s event and give people a reason to attend the next.

Based in Leicestershire. Photographing conferences in London, Birmingham and throughout the UK.

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Delegates watching a presentation beneath blue stage lighting at the GlobalLink NEXT conference, QEII Centre, London.
Delegates raising red voting cards during an interactive conference session at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Delegates filling rows of seats beside the blue conference stage at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Prince William delivering a presentation from a lectern on a blue-lit stage.
Claudia Winkleman in a white jacket addressing the audience with a handheld microphone.
Delegates chatting over drinks during a networking break at the GlobalLink NEXT conference in London.
Delegate smiling during a conversation around a networking table.
Conference audience applauding, photographed in black and white.
Two speakers in conversation on stage during the Internal Audit Conference at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Audience member speaking into a handheld microphone during a conference.
A smiling registration team member welcoming a delegate to the GlobalLink NEXT conference at the QEII Centre.
Panellist speaking into a handheld microphone during the BBIA summit at Barclays in Canary Wharf, London.

Recent conference photography

KFC awards stage at Exhibition Centre Liverpool

KFC conference and awards

Commissioned by Premier Events, I photographed 1,300 guests at Exhibition Centre Liverpool, covering the conference sessions, audience reactions and evening awards celebrations.

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Delegates attending the Chartered IIA conference at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Chartered IIA at Tottenham

At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, my coverage followed the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors’ conference across four floors, capturing speakers, breakout sessions, exhibition activity and delegate networking.

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ESRI UK conference branding on screens at the QEII Centre

ESRI UK at the QEII Centre

My fourth time photographing ESRI UK’s annual conference at London’s QEII Centre, covering keynote speakers, demonstrations, customer presentations and the conversations between sessions.

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Give your team more to work with

Your photographs have several jobs to do: show speakers at their best, give sponsors a record of their involvement and help your communications team share the value of the day. An attentive audience or a lively conversation can explain that value as clearly as a photograph of the stage.

From keynote speakers and panel discussions to breakout sessions, exhibition activity and delegate networking, I plan the coverage around your programme and priorities. My work ranges from KFC’s 1,300-guest conference and awards celebrations to the Chartered IIA conference across four floors at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and repeat assignments for ESRI UK.

Conference photography in Birmingham

At Oriflame’s conference at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, I photographed around 300 delegates during training, presentations and recognition sessions. That mix of learning, participation and celebration gives organisers a useful story to share after the event.

Ready for your next communication

I usually deliver your finished photographs within 1–2 days via Pixieset, ready to download and use. Occasionally, larger events take longer. Unlimited usage of the supplied photographs is included.

If you need a small selection during the conference for PR or social media, we can arrange that in advance. I need a scheduled break of around 20 minutes in photography coverage to prepare and deliver those images.

Let’s talk about your conference

Tell me your date, venue and plans. I’ll check availability and recommend the coverage you need.

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Or email info@smdphotography.co.uk.