Pictures your nonprofit can actually use
Your event photographs should do more than prove the room was full.
They should help you thank donors, recognize sponsors, promote next year’s event, update your website, create an annual report, send a press release, and remind people why your work matters.
A picture really can say a thousand words. For a nonprofit, the right picture can help those words reach the people who need to hear them.
I know what to look for
There is a lot happening at a gala, and most of it is not happening on the stage.
I photograph the room, the decor, the guests arriving, the speakers, the honorees, the board members, the volunteers, and the people making everything run behind the scenes.
I also watch for the things you cannot put on a shot list. The reaction during a speech. The hug after an award. The donor laughing at a table. The volunteer who finally gets to enjoy the event after working all day.
The formal photographs matter. So do the pictures that make the night feel like your event instead of just another ballroom.
Your sponsors need photographs too
Sponsors do not want to hear that their sign was somewhere in the room. They want to see it.
I photograph sponsor signage, branded displays, step-and-repeat portraits, sponsored areas, auction items, and the people your organization needs photographed together.
That gives you useful pictures for sponsor thank-you emails, newsletters, social media, and next year’s sponsorship materials.
It also gives your sponsors photographs they will be happy to share.
Professional photography from someone who cares about the work
I genuinely love photographing nonprofit events. It is an honor to meet the people doing this work and to create photographs that help them explain it. I pay attention, I work hard, and I care about giving your team a gallery it can use long after the last guest goes home. I also know how much trust is involved. You are hiring me to photograph the people supporting your mission and the moments your organization may only get once. I take that seriously.
FAQ
Can you give us free or discounted photography?
Unfortunately not, this keeps it fair to everyone who hires me. To read more about my pricing and why I do not give discounts click here
https://www.teresamansbach.com/blog/why-i-dont-offer-discounts-to-non-profits-and-start-ups
How long does it take to receive our photos?
14 days or less but rush delivery is available
How much does this cost?
It all depends on what you need, my minimum rate is $600 and it goes up from there
What kinds of nonprofit events do you photograph?
I photograph galas, fundraisers, donor receptions, benefit dinners, award ceremonies, conferences, auctions, volunteer events, community programs, golf outings, and smaller gatherings. Not every nonprofit event looks the same.
Planning a nonprofit event or gala?
Amazing lets get in touch and get some great photos for a good cause.
