
Event photography & videography
Gala & Fundraiser Photography & Videography
Gala and fundraiser photography and video: red carpet, honorees, speeches, auctions and donors. Open hourly pricing, our own crews, insured with COIs.
- 750+ conferences · 2,200+ weddings
- Rated 5 stars
- Insured by State Farm: $1M / $2M
- Published prices, book & pay online
Your galas & fundraisers celebration photographed and filmed with care
Galas and fundraisers need photos that work long after the night ends: for the press release, the annual report, sponsor thank-yous and next year's invitation. MacroSnaps photographers and videographers cover the red carpet and step-and-repeat, honorees and speakers, the live auction and paddle raise, and the guests and sponsors who made the evening possible. We aim for photos your team can use across print, web and social media without extra editing.
We work closely with your development and communications teams before the event. A shot list of VIPs, board members, sponsors and honorees lets us make sure the people who matter most to your organization are photographed, and the full gallery is retouched and usually ready in about one week. A highlight video can also be used to open next year's event or support your fundraising appeal.
Our prices are listed openly and are the same for every organization, so nonprofits can budget without waiting for quotes. Photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour, and videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour. MacroSnaps is part of MacroHype LLC, working with organizations since 2011, and is insured through State Farm with $1M per occurrence and $2M aggregate coverage. We provide certificates of insurance for venues.
What we capture
Key moments of a galas & fundraiser
Red carpet and step-and-repeat
Arriving guests, honorees and sponsors in front of your backdrop, with names noted where you need captions.
Cocktail reception
Candid photos of guests, board members and donors in conversation, which are useful for annual reports and newsletters.
Program and speeches
The emcee, executive director, honorees and keynote speakers on stage, with clean shots for press use.
Honoree presentations
Awards being presented, the handshake moment and posed photos with the honoree and presenters.
Live auction and paddle raise
The auctioneer, bidders and the room during the appeal, showing the energy of the fundraising moment.
Sponsors and VIPs
Posed photos of sponsors, board members and VIP guests from your shot list.
Entertainment and dancing
Performers, the band and the dance floor later in the evening.
Venue and design
Table settings, centerpieces, signage and sponsor branding, photographed before doors open.
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Planning tips
How to plan your coverage
Send a VIP and sponsor shot list
Include names and, if possible, photos of people who must be photographed. Assign a staff member to help us find them during the reception.
Cover the full program
Most galas need 4 to 5 hours, from the room setup and arrivals through the program and auction. Dancing later in the evening can be covered by the last hour.
Plan the step-and-repeat lighting
Ballrooms are often dim. We bring lighting for the step-and-repeat and stage, but let us know the venue's rules on stands and power.
Use video for next year's appeal
A highlight video with speeches and interviews helps future fundraising. A second photographer or videographer is useful for large galas with simultaneous red carpet and reception.
Professional photography doesn't have to be expensive
Why 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. Your galas & fundraisers 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.
FAQ
Galas & Fundraisers: frequently asked questions
When will we receive the photos and video?
Every photo is edited and retouched, and the online gallery is usually ready in about one week. Highlight videos of 3 to 8 minutes take 2 to 4 weeks, with one re-edit included.
How much does gala photography cost?
Photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour, so 5 hours is $650. Videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour. The rates are the same for every organization.
Does the venue need a certificate of insurance?
Most hotels and event venues do. We are insured through State Farm with $1M per occurrence and $2M general aggregate coverage and provide certificates on request.
Can you live stream our gala?
Yes. Live streaming lets supporters who can't attend watch the program and participate in the appeal.
Do you offer a photo booth?
Yes. A photo booth is a popular addition for galas and gives guests digital photos to share.
Locations
Find a Gala Photographer near you
Our own photographers and videographers work across all 50 states, Washington, DC, Ontario and Quebec, at the same published price everywhere.
United States
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Canada
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Book your galas & fundraisers coverage
Same published price for every client. Choose your hours, pick your date and pay securely online.
