Event photography

Make the feeling of your event last.

You’ve brought the people together, chosen the setting and worked through the details. Now you need photographs that show why it mattered: the welcome, the reactions, the conversations and the celebrations.

I’m Gary Summers of SMD Photography. I photograph launches, awards, gala dinners, receptions and networking events for businesses, agencies, organisers and venues.

Based in Leicestershire · Event photography in London ↗, Birmingham and throughout the UK

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Paddy McGuinness smiling and gesturing from a lectern against a blue-lit stage backdrop.
Guests gathering beneath the illuminated arches of the Serpentine Pavilion at an evening reception.
Three guests in black tie posing together against a gold sequin backdrop at a corporate Christmas party.
Smiling bartender pouring a drink at an Aston Villa hospitality event.
Kevin McCloud posing with a blue telephone inside a pink promotional phone box at Grand Designs Live.
Food being plated in an open kitchen during an England Rugby media dinner.
Long dining table with floral arrangements beneath illuminated arches in the crypt of St Paul’s Cathedral, London.
Daniel Lismore wearing an ornate headdress and a red-and-blue outfit at a Vivienne Westwood event at Christie’s.
Performers in yellow shirts raising their arms on stage during a fundraising concert.
DJ performing beside a dinosaur skeleton display at a Christie’s evening event.
Guests seated at round tables facing an illuminated stage during an awards dinner at the QEII Centre.
Live band performing with guitars and drums against a gold sequin backdrop at the Titanic Hotel.

Recent event photography

Guests gathered beneath the pink illuminated Westwood sign at Christie’s in London.

Christie’s: Vivienne Westwood

At Christie’s King Street salerooms in London, I photographed an event ahead of the sale of Vivienne Westwood’s personal collection, covering the guests, displays, talks and portraits.

View the Christie’s case study ↗

Guests networking beneath hanging plants at SUSHISAMBA London.

SUSHISAMBA client event

Working with One PR Events at SUSHISAMBA London, I photographed a spring client event, capturing guest conversations, hospitality and live performances across the venue.

View the SUSHISAMBA case study ↗

Guests at The Star Trust Ball beneath the purple-lit ceiling at Rutland Hall.

The Star Trust Ball

At Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa, my coverage followed The Star Trust Ball from daytime Aston Martin test drives to the evening auction, entertainment and dance floor. The photographs were ready the following day.

View the Star Trust case study ↗

Images you’re excited to share—and a useful collection for PR, social media, internal communications and your next event.

The occasion, the atmosphere and the details

A strong set of event photographs brings the whole experience together. The room before the guests arrive. Branding and production details. The presentation everyone came to see—and the spontaneous moments around it.

I work from your brief and running order, paying attention to the people and moments that matter to you. My event assignments include Christie’s, a client reception with One PR Events at SUSHISAMBA and The Star Trust Ball, from daytime activity through to the evening dance floor.

Photographs ready to share

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

Need a small selection while the event is happening? I can provide that by prior arrangement, with a scheduled break of around 20 minutes in photography coverage to prepare and deliver the images.

Planning a conference or exhibition?

For speakers, panel discussions and delegate networking, explore my conference photography services ↗. For stands, visitor activity and show coverage, see my exhibition and trade show photography ↗.

Let’s capture what you’re planning

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

Let’s talk about your shoot

Or email info@smdphotography.co.uk.