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Andy Barker Photography
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Wellington Event Photographer

Conferences, galas, awards nights and launches, captured candidly and delivered within 24 hours.

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Hey, I'm Andy, a Wellington event photographer for conferences, galas, awards nights, Christmas parties, product launches and festivals across the Wellington region. Coverage costs from $350 for one hour to $1,800 for a full day. Your edited gallery arrives within 24 hours, and SpotMyPhotos can send guests their photos during the event.

  • From $350 / hour
  • Gallery within 24 hours
  • Wellington region travel included

Event Photography That Keeps Your Guests Buzzing

SpotMyPhotos Instant Delivery

Guests receive their photos in real-time via facial recognition technology, straight to their phones during the event.

24-Hour Gallery Delivery

Your complete, professionally edited event gallery delivered within 24 hours so you can share on social media while the buzz is still alive.

Nationwide Coverage

Based in Wellington with regular coverage across the greater Wellington region, Wairarapa, Hawke’s Bay, and beyond. Travel available nationwide.

Conference Photography in Wellington

Conferences and seminars need a different approach to a party. I cover the keynote speakers at the lectern, panel discussions, breakout sessions, exhibition stands and the networking breaks in between, so you have images for the post-event report, your sponsors and next year's promotion.

I have covered everything from intimate dinners of 20 guests to conferences with over 2,000 attendees. Most conferences are booked as a half day ($1,160) or full day ($1,800), and events that run over two or more days get 10% off.

Glassware and table settings laid out before guests arrive at a corporate function

Gala Dinner & Awards Night Photography

Corporate galas and awards nights are one of my specialities. I have been the trusted photographer for the Wellington Gala Awards for several years running, and I regularly cover charity fundraisers and industry dinners.

I photograph the red-carpet arrivals and media wall, every winner on stage, the reactions at the tables and the celebrations afterwards. With SpotMyPhotos, winners can have their photos on their phone before the night is over. Planning an end-of-year event? See my Christmas party photography options.

Guests in evening wear mingling with drinks at a Wellington gala dinner

Product Launch & Networking Event Photography

A product launch lives or dies on the content you have afterwards. I capture the reveal, the speeches, your brand details and guests getting hands-on with the product, and I photograph the set-up before doors open so your marketing team has clean shots of the space.

Networking evenings and client functions are about people, so I focus on genuine conversations rather than lined-up groups. One or two hours ($350 or $630) covers most launches and networking events.

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Festival, Ball & Community Event Photography

Festivals and community events need roaming coverage: the crowds, the performers, the stalls and the sponsor signage, so you have images for funders, sponsors and next year's promotion. A full day ($1,800) suits most festivals, and the 10% multi-day discount applies to events that run over a weekend.

Celebrations and milestones, from 21st birthdays to retirement parties and school balls, are where candid photography really shines. The laughter, the dancing, the surprise expressions. These are the photos your guests will keep coming back to.

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Instant Guest Photos With SpotMyPhotos

The thing people talk about most at my events is SpotMyPhotos. It is an instant photo delivery system that sends each guest their own photos, straight to their phone, while the event is still going. Guests register with a quick selfie when they arrive, and every photo I take of them lands in their inbox automatically.

No searching through hundreds of images. No waiting. Your guests are sharing photos on social media before dessert is served, and your full edited gallery follows within 24 hours.

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Wellington, the Hutt Valley, Kapiti & Beyond

I am based in Wellington and regularly travel to the Hutt Valley, Porirua, Wairarapa, Kapiti Coast, Manawatu and Hawke's Bay. For national conferences and corporate clients, I am available anywhere in New Zealand. Travel within the greater Wellington region is included at no extra cost. See the areas I cover for each region.

Every booking includes a pre-event consultation where we lock in your timeline and priorities, and I scout the venue before guests arrive so I am already in position when things kick off.

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What's Included With Every Event Booking

  • Professional event photography for the duration booked
  • All images professionally edited with AI-enhanced colour correction
  • Private online gallery with high-resolution downloads
  • 24-hour standard delivery turnaround
  • Pre-event consultation to understand your requirements
  • Commercial usage licence for all delivered images
  • Backup equipment on-site at every shoot
  • Candid and key-moment coverage throughout your event

Event Photography Pricing

Simple hourly pricing, GST inclusive, with travel in the greater Wellington region included. Pick the coverage that matches your run sheet.

Event Photography Pricing
CoveragePrice (NZD)
1 HourSpeeches, an award handover or a short presentation$350
2 HoursProduct launches, networking evenings and smaller functions$630
3 HoursChristmas parties, gala arrivals through to the awards$910
Half DayHalf-day conferences, seminars and longer galas$1,160
Full DayFull-day conferences, festivals and multi-session events$1,800

Multi-day events receive a 10% discount.

Add-Ons

SpotMyPhotos (AI guest photo matching)POA
Custom brandingPOA
Backdrop rentalPOA
Custom backdropPOA
Green screen AIPOA
Same-day rush delivery (curated selection)POA
💳Afterpay available: pay in 4 interest-free instalments

Christmas Party & End-of-Year Function Photographer in Wellington

Your work Christmas party is the one night of the year the whole team is in the same room, dressed up and relaxed. I'll capture the arrivals, the speeches and awards, and the dance floor, so you have photos for your intranet, LinkedIn and next year's recruitment posts.

Coverage that suits an end-of-year function

Most end-of-year functions suit 2 or 3 hours of coverage: guests arriving, the team photos while everyone still looks sharp, speeches and awards, then the first part of the dance floor. Longer days, like a team activity followed by dinner, suit a half or full day.

Add SpotMyPhotos and your staff get their own photos sent to their phones during the party, so the night is on your team's socials before the last song. Your full edited gallery follows within 24 hours.

Christmas party photography pricing

  • 1 Hour$350
  • 2 Hours$630
  • 3 Hours$910
  • Half Day$1,160
  • Full Day$1,800

Multi-day events receive a 10% discount.

Booking for November or December?

Work Christmas parties bunch up on the same few nights between late November and mid-December, so popular dates go quickly. Send me your date and venue now and I'll confirm straight away if I'm free.

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Christmas party photography questions

How far in advance should I book a Christmas party photographer in Wellington?
As soon as your date is confirmed. For most events 2-4 weeks notice is enough, but work Christmas parties and end-of-year functions bunch up on the same few nights between late November and mid-December, so popular dates go quickly. Send me your date and venue and I'll let you know straight away if I'm free.
How much does a photographer for a work Christmas party cost?
My event pricing is the same all year: $350 for 1 hour, $630 for 2 hours, $910 for 3 hours, $1,160 for a half day and $1,800 for a full day. Most end-of-year functions suit 2 or 3 hours, which covers arrivals, speeches or awards and the first part of the dance floor. Your edited gallery is delivered within 24 hours.
Can our staff get their Christmas party photos on the night?
Yes. With the SpotMyPhotos add-on, guests register with a quick selfie and their photos are sent straight to their phone during the party, so the team can share them before the night is over.

How Booking Your Event Photographer Works

Four simple steps from first enquiry to a finished gallery.

  1. Step 1

    Tell me about your event

    Send your date, venue and rough timings through the form below or give me a call. I’ll reply within 24 hours with availability and a quote.

  2. Step 2

    Plan the must-have shots

    Before the day we go through your run sheet, the shots you need, and any speakers, sponsors or VIPs who need extra attention.

  3. Step 3

    Relaxed coverage on the day

    I arrive early to photograph the venue, set-up, signage and table settings, then move quietly through the room capturing the formalities and the candid moments in between.

  4. Step 4

    Your gallery within 24 hours

    Every image is edited and delivered to a private online gallery within 24 hours, with a commercial usage licence for your website, socials and reports.

Wellington Event Photography Gallery

Recent galas, awards nights, parties and functions from around Wellington.

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Frequently Asked Questions

My event photography is charged by the length of coverage: $350 for 1 hour, $630 for 2 hours, $910 for 3 hours, $1,160 for a half day and $1,800 for a full day. All prices include GST, multi-day events get 10% off, and travel within the greater Wellington region is included. Your edited gallery is delivered within 24 hours.
Before the event I go through your run sheet, the must-have shots and any VIPs or sponsors who need extra attention. On the day I arrive early to photograph the venue, set-up and branding, then cover speeches, presentations, awards and guests in a candid style without getting in the way. Afterwards I edit every image and deliver a private online gallery within 24 hours, with a commercial usage licence so you can use the photos in your marketing.
One hour suits a short presentation, a speech or an award handover. Most evening functions, launches and Christmas parties suit 2 or 3 hours, which covers arrivals, the formalities and the start of the party. Galas and awards nights usually need 3 hours or a half day, and conferences need a half day or full day. Send me your run sheet and I'll suggest the right amount of coverage.
Conferences are usually booked as a half day ($1,160) or a full day ($1,800). For a conference that runs over two or more days, the 10% multi-day discount applies to the total. That covers keynote speakers, panels, breakout sessions, exhibition stands and networking breaks, with your edited gallery delivered within 24 hours.
SpotMyPhotos is instant photo sharing technology. Using facial recognition, your event guests can register with a selfie and automatically receive their photos in real-time throughout the event, straight to their phone. It's a huge hit at corporate functions and galas.
Everything from corporate galas and conferences to product launches, charity events, awards ceremonies, and milestone celebrations. I've covered events from 20 to 2,000+ guests.
Your full, edited event gallery is delivered within 24 hours. If you need images on the day for social media or press, I offer a same-day rush add-on, priced with your quote: a curated selection of edited images delivered during or straight after the event.
Yes! I offer backdrop rental, custom branded backdrops, and even green screen AI technology, all priced with your quote. The green screen can place your guests in any virtual background. These are brilliant for branded events and corporate functions.
Absolutely. I can create social media-ready highlight reels that capture the energy and key moments of your event. These are perfect for sharing on your organisation's social channels or for future marketing.
Yes, multi-day events receive a 10% discount on the total photography cost. This applies to conferences, festivals, and any event spanning two or more days.

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