CORPORATE EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER

CANBERRA

I'm a Canberra-based photographer and I specialise in photographing corporate events at all of the main event venues in Canberra, and in particular at the Australian Parliament House where I am a preferred supplier.

I can certainly help you out if you’re interested in having your corporate event photographed.

Firstly, have a look at the gallery of pictures below to see if my style suits you. If you like what you see, then scroll down and I’ll talk about costs, how I work, how to book me, and I’ll try to answer other questions that you might have. And of course if you have more questions or would like a quote then don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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A graduating guide dog heads to the stage at the Canberra Guide Dogs graduation event 2026.
Federal Minister for Science, Tim Ayres, speaking at an event in the Great Hall at Parliament House, Canberra.
The Governor General, Sam Mostyn, and Virginia Haussegger at an awards presentation event at the National Museum of Australia.
An attendee trying a virtual reality headset at the 2026 Technical Council of Australia showcase event at Parliament House.
A speaker on stage at the National Convention Centre, Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with a conference attendee in the Great Hall at the Australian Parliament House, Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
A panel discussion at the Australian Academy of Science gala dinner event in the Great Hall at the Australian Parliament House.
Journalist Peter Hartcher being prepped to lead a panel discussion at an event at Parliament House, Canberra.
Former Australian Minister for Finance, Mathias Cormann, addresses an audience at the Hyatt Hotel, Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
ABC Heywire participants at the front of the Australian Parliament House, Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
Participants at a conference in the Gandel Hall at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra.
Minsters Penny Wong and Dr Anne Aly at a showcase event at Parliament House, Canberra.
The artist Alemão (Anderson Lemes) at an event at the Brazilian Embassy in Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
An audience member asking a question at a panel discussion in the Mural Hall at Parliament House, Canberra.
The opening of the L'Occitane shop at the Woden shopping centre in Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
Looking toward the audience from behind a panel of speakers on stage at the National Convention Centre, Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
Attendees at a gala dinner event on the terrace at the National Arboretum in Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
Participants at a conference in the Member's Dining Room at the Old Parliament House, Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
A gala dinner event held in the Gandel Hall at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
A lunch-time 'round-table' discussion at the Burbury Hotel, Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
Conference attendees in the Shine Dome at the Australian Academy of Science, Canberra. Photography by Bradley Cummings.
The ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr addressing conference attendees in the Courtyard Room at the Realm Hotel, Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
The opening of the L'Occitane shop in Belconnen, Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
Australian television personality Todd Sampson addressing an audience at the Hyatt Hotel in Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
Academics on stage at an awards ceremony at the National Convention Centre, Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
The audience is engaged and having fun at a day-time event in the Great Hall at the Australian Parliament House in Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
A speaker addressing the audience at a gala dinner event at the National Arboretum in Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
A view of the attendees at a dinner event in the Great Hall at the Australian Parliament House in Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
Australian racing car driver Craig Lowndes at an outdoor media event in Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
Speakers at a press conference / media event at the GIO Stadium in Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
Attendees having fun in front of the camera at a celebration dinner event at the Realm Hotel in Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
Australian politician Keith Pitt MP at an event in one of the Alcoves at the Australian Parliament House, Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
A speaker addresses an audience at the Hyatt Hotel, Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
Conference attendees in front of a media wall at a gala dinner event at the Realm Hotel, Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
Discussion panel members on stage during a conference. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
The Dulux Dog and an admirer at an event at the National Arboretum in Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
A speaker on stage at the National Convention Centre in Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
Attendees at an event in the Great Hall at the Australian Parliament House, Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
Event attendees at a media wall at an Australian Academy of Science event in Canberra.
Adam Thompson, lead singer with the Chocolate Starfish, entertains the audience in the Great Hall at the Australian Parliament House, Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
Members of the Australian Olympic Committee challenge politicians to a 'row-off' in the Dorothy Tangney Alcove at the Australian Parliament House in Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
A company social event at the Duxton in O'Connor, Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
Australian politician Andrew Giles MP in the audience of an event at the Australian Parliament House, Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
Former Australian politician Kim Carr with an award medal he received at the Australian Academy of Science. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
Preparing drinks at an event at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
Former Australian politician Mathias Cormann being congratulated by the German Ambassador at the German Embassy in Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
Attendees in costume for a gala dinner event at the Hyatt Hotel in Canberra. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
Attendees in costume at a conference event in Canberra getting on a bus to take them to a dinner event at the Australian War Memorial. Photograph by Bradley Cummings.
Ask me for a quote for your event.

The sort of corporate events that I photograph

  • conferences (single and multi-day)

  • seminars

  • report launches

  • gala dinners

  • award presentation events

  • speeches and keynote addresses

These are typical of the corporate and business events that I photograph in Canberra. Clients include government, commercial, advisory, membership, and not-for-profit organisations.

I don't photograph weddings, private parties or families. 

How much I charge

2-3 hour events from $540 (plus gst)
For those shorter corporate events such as presentations, speeches, openings, breakfast events, etc.

Full day: $1750 (plus gst)
This is the base day rate for full- or multi-day conferences/events in Canberra.

Full day plus evening event: $2150 (plus gst)
For those days during your conference or event that include an evening event such as a gala dinner or awards ceremony.

These are typical fees that I charge for common event types in Canberra. Note that these can vary a bit depending on the nature of your event.

How I work

I usually photograph events on my own — I don’t outsource jobs or contract other photographers so if you book me for your event then you get me!

Before the event some clients send me reams of briefing notes and others just like to have a quick chat minutes before the event starts. Either way, it’s important that I know what you’ve got planned so that I make sure that I can be in the right places at the right times to photograph your event well.

During your event I’ll be moving around a lot, but I try very hard to never get in the way of your audience and their experience of your event. It’s impossible to be invisible but I try very hard.

If you have asked to receive pictures during your event then at certain points I'll stop photographing in order to quickly process key photographs for you.

After the event I'll head back to my studio to start the process of selecting, culling, processing and polishing your set of photographs. When they're ready I'll email links to you and you'll be able to use those links to download your finished photos or you can simply forward them on to your colleagues and attendees if you want them to have access to the galleries directly.

How to book

The first thing to do is to get in touch to check my availability and to describe your event to me. I'll then send you a quote. If you're happy with the quote then I'll lock that booking in for you. That's all you need to do.

I don't need a deposit or anything else at this stage. In terms of payment, I'll simply invoice you for the full amount when I deliver the final images to you.

Turnaround times

In short:

  • Highlights or key images within a few hours

  • The possibility of some key images being available during the event itself

  • The remainder in 1-3 days typically

Before the event we will have discussed the turnaround times that you need for the delivery of your photos. This will vary depending on your needs and the nature of your corporate event, but typically clients can get a small set of key images within a few hours of the end of the event. (It might also be possible to receive some images during the event itself.) And then the rest of the pictures will be sent to you within 1-3 days. However, this is negotiable depending on your needs and it’s something we’ll talk about beforehand so we all know what to expect.

How the photographs are delivered

Your finished set of photographs are delivered electronically as ready-to-use jpeg files using a file delivery service called Picdrop, which is designed especially for photographers. I'll send you links for low, medium and high resolution galleries of your photographs.

 FAQs

  • The fees listed above include:

    • the coverage of your event by one photographer (ie, me!) for the times and places that you specify;

    • Standard editing and post-production work to ensure your images look their best;

    • Digital delivery of the finished images as full-resolution jpeg files (or any format that you need);

    • Optionally, the provision of an online image gallery that is just for you. You can freely forward the link to the gallery to all of the participants and they will be able to view and download the images directly from the gallery (or it can be configured with a password or as view-only depending on what you need).

  • Absolutely. I photograph a lot of corporate events at Parliament House and I know all of the event spaces there very well.

  • No. Not any more.

    I used to be, but they changed their requirements and as a freelancer who works for clients (and not for Parliament House) it’s not feasible or realistic for me to hold a pass without seriously annoying unsuspecting politicians or senior APH officials which is something I’ll never do!

    For that reason I need to be signed in and escorted through the building like any other visitor to the building.

  • I usually work on my own — and for most events that works fine. If you feel that you might need coverage in more than one location at the same time then talk to me about what you need.

  • Yes, that’s possible. Let me know what you need.

  • No, I don’t offer videography at all — only still photography. However if you need a videographer then I can recommend one to you.

  • No, this is not a service that I offer. I only deliver pictures that I have had a chance to view and process. If you need pictures straight away for social media or other purposes then it might be possible to deliver some key pictures very quickly if there is an opportunity to stop photographing for the time it takes to load and process those images. That’s usually possible at longer events and conferences, but it’s often not possible at short events. However, talk to me about what you need and I’ll do my best for you.

More questions? Don't hesitate to ask.