Holiday Party Photographer in Oakland, CA

MacroSnaps in Oakland

Corporate Holiday Parties in Oakland: photography & video

A company holiday party is one of the few times a whole team is in one room, often with partners and guests. MacroSnaps photographers and videographers cover end-of-year parties for companies of all sizes, from office gatherings to ballroom events, with candid photos of colleagues, team and department group photos, leadership remarks and any awards or recognitions. The result is a record of the year's people that you can share across the company.

Oakland is one of the biggest cities in California, home to roughly 419,000 people. We cover holiday party events at hotel ballrooms, museums and event venues across the area, from Oakland Museum of California, Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate and Chapel of the Chimes to private homes, restaurants and community halls. Oakland's events mix tech and nonprofit gatherings, arts and music happenings, and weddings that take advantage of historic theaters, gardens and the hills above the city. The climate is mild year-round with drier, sunnier days than San Francisco, though morning fog and a rainy season from about November to March are worth building into shoot plans.

We know these photos are often used internally, on careers pages and on social media, so we keep the coverage professional and balanced. We focus on genuine moments between colleagues rather than people mid-bite, photograph every team you ask for, and coordinate with HR or your event planner about anything that shouldn't be shared. A short highlight video works well for internal communications and recruiting.

For a typical holiday party, clients in Oakland book about 3 hours of photography ($450) 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 Oakland costs the same as anywhere else we work, and there are no quotes to wait for.