New York · Award Ceremonies
Award Ceremony Photographer in New York City, NY
Our own crews, not a marketplace: award ceremony photography and video in New York City, retouched photos in about a week and the same price for every family.
- 750+ conferences · 2,200+ weddings
- Rated 5 stars
- Insured by State Farm: $1M / $2M
- Published prices, book & pay online
MacroSnaps in New York City
Award Ceremonies in New York City: photography & video
Award ceremonies produce photos that winners, sponsors and organizers all want to use: the presentation on stage, the acceptance speech and the posed photo with the award. MacroSnaps photographers and videographers cover industry awards, employee recognition events, school and community honors and nonprofit award dinners, making sure every honoree is photographed properly and that the photos are ready to use in announcements, newsletters and next year's promotion.
New York City is one of the largest cities in North America, home to roughly 8.2 million people. We cover award ceremony events at hotel ballrooms, museums and event venues across the area, from The Plaza Hotel, American Museum of Natural History and Cipriani 42nd Street to private homes, restaurants and community halls. New York's calendar is driven by finance, media, fashion and tech, with major trade shows at the Javits Center and a steady run of galas, product launches and hotel-ballroom weddings across all five boroughs. Spring and fall bring the best outdoor light and the busiest booking season, while permits and crowd timing matter for shoots at landmark parks and bridges.
The key to award coverage is preparation. We work from your run of show and list of winners, agree on a position with a clear view of the stage and plan a backdrop for posed winner photos. When a ceremony has many categories, we keep photos organized by order so your team can identify and send them to each winner without guesswork.
For a typical award ceremony, clients in New York City book about 4 hours of photography ($550) and 3 hours of videography ($700). Photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour; videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour, with a 2-hour minimum. The first-hour price includes travel, so New York City costs the same as anywhere else we work, and there are no quotes to wait for.
What we capture
Key moments we photograph and film in New York City
Arrivals and red carpet
Nominees, presenters and guests arriving, with step-and-repeat photos where you have a backdrop.
Opening and host
The host, opening remarks and any keynote speaker.
Winner announcements
Reactions at the tables as winners are named, which often make the most natural photos of the night.
On-stage presentations
Each award being handed over, photographed from a consistent position for every category.
Acceptance speeches
Winners at the podium, with clean framing for press releases and social media.
Posed winner photos
Winners with their award and presenters at a backdrop, organized by category.
Networking and reception
Candid photos of guests and sponsors before and after the program.
Pricing
Award Ceremonies photography & video prices in New York City
One published hourly rate for everyone, with a 2-hour minimum. No quotes, no negotiating: choose your hours and book online.
Photography
$250 first hour
+ $100 each additional hour
Typical award ceremonies coverage: 4 hours = $550
Every photo edited and retouched, online gallery in about a week.
Book PhotographyVideography
$300 first hour
+ $200 each additional hour
Typical award ceremonies coverage: 3 hours = $700
Highlight video set to music you choose, delivered in 2 to 4 weeks.
Book VideographyTypical for an award program with reception; adjust for the number of categories.
Minimum 2 hours · $250 first hour + $100 each additional hour
2 Hour Photography
$350
- 1 photographer
- 2 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
3 Hour Photography
$450
- 1 photographer
- 3 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
4 Hour Photography
$550
- 1 photographer
- 4 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
5 Hour Photography
$650
- 1 photographer
- 5 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
6 Hour Photography
$750
- 1 photographer
- 6 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
7 Hour Photography
$850
- 1 photographer
- 7 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
Local to New York City
Award Ceremonies around New York City
Tell us your venue when you book. If it needs a certificate of insurance, we send it before the event: MacroSnaps is insured through State Farm with $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate coverage.
New York City venues we cover
- The Plaza Hotel
- American Museum of Natural History
- Cipriani 42nd Street
- Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
- New York Hilton Midtown
- New York Marriott Marquis
Neighborhoods & areas
- Midtown Manhattan
- SoHo
- Williamsburg
- Upper West Side
- Long Island City
- Financial District
Also serving nearby
- Hoboken (2 mi)
- Jersey City (4 mi)
- Union City (5 mi)
- West New York (5 mi)
- Brooklyn (5 mi)
- Manhattan (5 mi)
Around New York City
Best photo & video spots in New York City
Planning portraits, a first look or extra B-roll away from the venue? These are some of the most photographed places in and around New York City.
- 01
Bethesda Terrace in Central Park
- 02
Brooklyn Bridge
- 03
DUMBO waterfront
- 04
The High Line
- 05
Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center
To add a portrait or filming stop, book the extra hours and note the location for your crew. Some parks and landmarks require a permit or have set hours, so check before the day. Book online
Our work
Planning tips
Planning your coverage in New York City
Share the run of show
Send the program order, the list of categories and the winners if they can be shared confidentially. This lets us name and organize photos accurately.
Book from arrivals to the last award
Most ceremonies are covered in 3 to 4 hours. Add time for a longer reception or dinner before the program.
Set up a winners' backdrop
A dedicated spot near the stage for posed winner photos keeps the program moving and gives consistent results.
Use two shooters for large programs
With many categories, a second photographer or videographer can cover the stage while the other handles the posed photos and audience reactions.
Professional photography doesn't have to be expensive
Why New York City clients choose MacroSnaps
13+ years, 750+ conferences, 2,200+ weddings
MacroSnaps and our parent company MacroHype have been photographing and filming for more than 13 years: over 750 corporate events and conferences and more than 2,200 weddings and private events. New York City gets the same experienced crews and standards we bring to every city we work in.
Prices published, not negotiated
Many vendors price by how much they think you can pay. We publish every rate: photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour, videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour, with a 2-hour minimum. Everyone pays the same price.
Insured by State Farm
We carry $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate liability coverage. If your venue needs a certificate of insurance, we send it before your event.
Our own network, not a marketplace
We are one company with our own photographers and videographers across all 50 states, Washington, DC, Ontario and Quebec, so the quality, editing and delivery standards stay the same wherever you book.
Book and pay online in minutes
Choose your service and hours, pick your date and pay securely. Your slot is reserved the moment you book, and your crew is confirmed by email.
Every image edited
All photos are edited and retouched and delivered in a private online gallery in about a week. Highlight videos are delivered in 2 to 4 weeks with music of your choice.
Simple booking
How booking an Award Ceremony Photographer in New York City works
- 1
Choose your package
Pick the service and number of hours. Every price is published, so there are no quotes to wait for.
- 2
Book & pay online
Enter your date, start time and venue, then pay securely by card. Your slot is reserved the moment you book.
- 3
Your crew is confirmed
We assign a MacroSnaps photographer or videographer for your city and confirm the details by email.
- 4
Receive your gallery
Every photo is edited and retouched, then delivered in a private online gallery in high resolution.
FAQ
Award Ceremonies in New York City: common questions
Do you have an Award Ceremony Photographer near New York City?
Yes. MacroSnaps has its own photographers and videographers working across New York, and we assign a crew for your award ceremony in New York City as soon as you book. We also cover nearby Hoboken, Jersey City and Union City. You deal with one company, with 13+ years of experience behind it, from booking to delivery.
How much does an Award Ceremony Photographer cost in New York City?
The same as everywhere we work: photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour, so 4 hours is $550. Videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour, so 3 hours is $700. The minimum is 2 hours and the first-hour price includes travel to New York City.
Can you photograph every winner on stage?
Yes. We photograph each presentation from a consistent position and organize photos by category so they're easy to send to winners.
How much does award ceremony photography cost?
Photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour; videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour. The rates are the same for every client.
Can you record the full ceremony on video?
Yes. We can record the program and produce a 3 to 8 minute highlight video, delivered in 2 to 4 weeks with one re-edit included.
Can you live stream the ceremony?
Yes. Live streaming lets nominees, colleagues and families who can't attend watch the awards as they happen.
When will we receive the photos?
Every photo is edited and retouched, and the online gallery is usually ready in about one week.
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Same published price for every client. Choose your hours, pick your date and pay securely online.