Event Photography

Service Overview

Best For:

  • Corporate, educational, cultural, and private events

  • Clients seeking visual storytelling of important occasions

Style:
Candid yet artistic. We document real-time action, interactions, and ambient moments with attention to lighting, composition, and storytelling—resulting in polished, narrative-rich imagery.

Types of Events Covered

• Corporate Events
Product launches, annual meetings, awards, company parties, and networking functions

• School Events
Performances, graduation ceremonies, showcases, exhibitions, academic fairs

• Community & Cultural Events
Festivals, fundraisers, public markets, nonprofit events, cultural celebrations

• Live Performances
Concerts, dance, theater, stage presentations—handled with sensitivity to lighting and motion

• Private Parties
Milestone birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions, personal celebrations

What’s Included

  • Pre-event consultation (phone, email, or in-person) to confirm key moments and priorities

  • On-site photography with professional equipment (high-resolution cameras, lighting as needed)

  • Real-time coverage of activities, environment, guests, and important interactions

  • Online proofing gallery for selection

  • Delivery of 50–200+ professionally edited high-resolution images (based on session length)

  • Standard non-commercial usage license (social media, websites, internal communication, newsletters, etc.)

Preparation & Expectations

Before the Event:

  • Share event timeline and key moments in advance

  • Let us know of any VIPs, planned highlights, or special requests

  • For indoor/stage events, we may request access to lighting test or rehearsal if possible

During the Event:

  • We work discreetly and professionally, minimizing disruption

  • If you prefer a specific tone (e.g., black & white edits, cinematic mood), please indicate in advance

After the Event:

  • Images will be delivered within 7–10 business days

  • Standard edits include color correction, cropping, and tone adjustments

  • Additional image selection or retouching available upon request

Copyright & Usage Rights

All photographs are protected by U.S. copyright law and remain the intellectual property of Hans Xu. Clients receive a non-commercial usage license, which permits sharing on social media, websites, press releases, and internal communication.

Use for advertising, paid media, or commercial resale requires separate written permission.

We respect the privacy of all event participants. If your organization has specific privacy guidelines or if any guest prefers not to be photographed, please inform us in advance—we will fully comply.

Final Note

Event photography is more than documentation—it’s the art of preserving atmosphere, emotion, and presence. With a keen eye for detail and storytelling, Hans Xu transforms every event into a compelling visual archive that lives beyond the day itself.

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