Chicago Event & PR Photography

From conferences and trade shows to press events, galas, and corporate meetings, John Gress delivers clean, high-impact event coverage that brands can publish with confidence. With premium quality, discreet coverage, and fast turnaround, our images are built for marketing, PR, internal comms, and the press.

What We Cover

  • Corporate events, conferences, summits, and internal meetings
  • PR/press conferences, media briefings, and executive keynotes
  • Trade shows, award shows, nonprofit galas, and university events
  • Step-and-repeat arrivals, sponsor activations, and VIP moments

 

How We Work

  • Professional coverage with optimized editorial polish
  • Discreet, efficient shooting for candid, authentic results
  • Every delivered image is culled and color-corrected for consistent tone and accuracy
  • Standard turnaround: 24–72 hours, with rush options available
  • Usage for corporate, PR, and owned channels included; extended licensing available for paid advertising

 

Pricing (At-a-Glance)

Event photography is priced transparently and scales with your coverage and delivery needs. Every session includes professional on-site coverage, efficient workflow, and fast turnaround options.

  • $395/hr per photographer (3-hour minimum)

Deliverable Upgrades

  • Same-Day Full Gallery Delivery – $900
    All usable color-corrected images delivered by the end of the event day. Ideal for press teams, social media, or clients requiring immediate turnaround.
  • On-Site Editorial Editor — Same-Day Highlights – $600
    Add a same-day highlight delivery option. An on-site editor provides 25–40 polished images during or immediately after the event — perfect for PR or internal communications.
  • Next-Day Delivery Upgrade – $300
    Receive all usable, color-corrected images by the end of the next business day. Best for teams needing fast delivery for press or social media.
  • Retouched Images (Per Image) – $59
    Optional professional retouching for select images. Retouching includes blemish removal, color and light refinement, background cleanup, and overall polish while maintaining natural appearance.
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Add-ons by request: step-and-repeat lighting, on-site selects support, additional assistants, or video coverage.

Request a custom quote for your run-of-show, crew size, and delivery needs.

 

Clients & PR Partners

We’ve supported Fortune 1000 companies, PR firms, and nonprofits with event coverage designed for immediate impact:

 

Book Your Event Coverage

Tell us your schedule, locations, and delivery needs and we’ll tailor the crew and workflow. Click here to request a quote.

 

About John Gress

For over 25 years, Chicago photographer John Gress has created photography and video for major brands and international publications. Recognized by Professional Photographer Magazine as “one of the nation’s foremost experts on lighting,” his client list includes Nike, Coors Light, Windex, Glade, the NBA, Hyatt Hotels, Lufthansa, WAHL, and Panini. His work has appeared in Time, People, Sports Illustrated, Rolling Stone, US Weekly, and The New York Times. In 2025, Gress helped lead Team USA to victory in the World Photographic Cup and was honored at the United Nations by the International Photographic Council. Studio: 5339 W Lake St., Suite 427, Chicago, IL 60644.