GALA & AWARD CEREMONY PHOTOGRAPHY
Coverage that matches the night's importance
Galas and award ceremonies are high-stakes events, built around a few key moments — the arrivals, the award, the speech. Close Up Pictures covers the full night with an editorial eye, so every important moment is captured, not just the highlights reel.
WHAT'S COVERED
Every moment worth remembering
From the red carpet to the closing toast, coverage is planned around the moments your guests and sponsors will want to see.
Red carpet and arrivals
Clean, well-lit shots of guests and VIPs as they arrive, ready for press and social use.
Award and stage moments
Coverage of speeches, award presentations, and honorees on stage, framed for recap and press.
Reception and dinner
Candid shots of guests, sponsors, and hosts during dinner, cocktails, and mingling.
Sponsor and branding shots
Coverage of step-and-repeat walls, table signage, and sponsor branding around the room.
WHO THIS IS FOR
Made for the teams behind the night
Event directors, nonprofit development teams, and PR agencies planning galas and award ceremonies in NYC, Jersey City, and Hoboken. You run the program — we cover the room, so your team can focus on your guests, not the camera.
Need headshots for honorees or sponsors? See our Headshot Lounge.
RATES
Gala and award ceremony photography starts at $450-$500 per hour, with a two-hour minimum. A nonprofit rate of $350 per hour is available for smaller, mission-driven organizations. Send us your event details and we'll send a quote.
Hourly Coverage
Best for shorter galas or single-room events. Full-resolution photos delivered in 3 business days.
from $ 450
Full-Day Coverage
Best for full galas with a reception, program, and after-party. Ask for a custom quote.
CUSTOM
Ready to move forward?
Choose your plan & get started
STEP 01
Fill out the form
Tell us your event name, date, and program details.
STEP 02
Call or meet up
We confirm the plan, timing, and any special moments to capture.
STEP 03
Picture time
We cover your gala — arrivals, awards, and the room — without slowing down the night.
STEP 04
Delivering photos
You get full-resolution photos in 3 business days. Rush delivery is available.
Say hello. Let's work together.