Corporate & Brand Event Photography
 for Marketing Teams

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Chelsea Loren is a corporate and brand event photographer specializing in design-forward, brand-led events for marketing teams, creative agencies, and modern consumer brands.

Her work focuses on capturing events in a way that feels polished, intentional, and aligned with how brands actually use imagery—balancing atmosphere and storytelling with clarity, consistency, and brand representation.

From hosted brand dinners and retail openings to executive offsites, conferences, and experiential events, Chelsea photographs moments that support marketing goals across social media, press, websites, recap decks, and internal communications.

Based in Southern California and working throughout San Diego, Los Angeles, and Orange County, Chelsea partners with brands and agencies to document events with a refined, editorial approach built for real-world brand use.

Event Photography for Brand Launches & Activations

  • REDDIT — “INTO THE RABBIT HOLE” BRAND EVENT
  • Experiential brand event for Reddit featuring immersive environments, installations, and guest interactions
  • Event photography focused on capturing branded moments, design details, and natural attendee engagement
  • Coverage included wide scene-setting imagery, detail flat lays, and fly-on-the-wall moments throughout the event
  • Fast-paced timeline with shifting lighting and multiple activations

BRAND EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY

REDDIT
PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHT
  • GORJANA — FLAGSHIP STORE GRAND OPENING
  • Retail grand opening and brand refresh for Gorjana’s Newport Beach flagship location
  • Event photography documenting the space, merchandising updates, and guest experience
  • Emphasis on clean architectural imagery, styled detail shots, and natural interactions within the store
  • Photography approached with flexibility to accommodate changing light, guest flow, and brand moments

BRAND EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY

GORJANA
PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHT
  • POPPI — NATIONAL BRAND CONFERENCE
  • Multi-day national conference for Poppi in Downtown San Diego bringing together internal teams, partners, and brand leadership
  • Event photography spanning keynotes, panels, activations, dinners, and social moments
  • Balanced coverage of large-scale moments with intimate details and behind-the-scenes interactions
  • Experience photographing conferences with evolving schedules, multiple lighting environments, and high-volume deliverables

BRAND EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY

POPPI 
PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHT
  • COTERIE — BRAND OFFSITE & TEAM DINNER
  • Brand offsite and hosted team dinner for Coterie at Hotel del Coronado in San Diego
  • Coverage included styled dinner settings, beachfront moments and bonfire, and natural team interactions
  • Photography designed to feel warm, elevated, and authentic while maintaining a fly-on-the-wall presence
  • Experience working closely with executive assistants to capture key moments without disrupting the event

BRAND EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY

COTERIE
PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHT
  • BUTTERFLY EQUITY — MULTI-DAY BRAND & INVESTOR EVENT
  • Two-day, design-forward brand and investor event produced by Butterfly Equity and Glow Events, featuring experiential meals and culinary storytelling
  • Event photography spanning breakfast, lunch, and dinner experiences highlighting portfolio brands through food-forward moments
  • Coverage included fireside chats, keynote speakers, and investor conversations, alongside environmental details and event design
  • Focus on flat lays, tablescapes, projections, and overall atmosphere, photographing the event holistically while maintaining guest privacy

BRAND EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY

BUTTERFLY EQUITY
PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHT
  • INSTACART — MULTI-DAY COMPANY EVENT
  • Multi-day internal brand event for Instacart, bringing together teams for meetings, activations, and celebratory programming
  • Event photography documenting executive speakers, branded experiences, and large-scale team moments
  • Coverage included detailed flat lays of activations, environmental storytelling, and candid moments throughout the event
  • Experience photographing fast-moving schedules, changing light, and layered programming across multiple days

BRAND EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY

INSTACART
PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHT
“Chelsea is truly exceptional. We’ve partnered with her across multiple projects, and every time she brings a rare combination of creative vision, professionalism, and deep understanding of how brands actually use imagery.

She’s an incredible team player—thoughtful, flexible, and calm in fast-moving environments with shifting timelines and evolving shot lists. Chelsea understands marketing goals, anticipates needs before they’re voiced, and consistently delivers imagery that feels elevated, intentional, and easy for our team to use across campaigns. Working with her is seamless, collaborative, and genuinely enjoyable.”

- MADDY, SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

Commercial lifestyle photography

MISSING PIECE MARKETING
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
  • 14+ years of photography experience, working with over 500 brands
  • Trusted by lifestyle brands like Marriott and Philz Coffee
  • Lifestyle-meets-commercial style that speaks to modern consumers
  • Strategic understanding of how content performs on ads, websites, and social media
  • Full-service production support: creative direction, casting, location sourcing, styling, and more

WHY BRANDS CHOOSE ME

Photographer, creative director, product stylist

and analytics to produce imagery that resonates and converts. My roots run deep in photography, too—my mom is an award-winning family photographer, and I got my start assisting her. After studying art history and fashion, I moved to Paris, where I worked as a travel journalist (while chasing the perfect croissant). All of that influences how I see the world—and how I help brands tell their stories with style, strategy, and heart. I now live in San Diego with my husband, pup, and our twin babies.

Before launching my business, I worked behind the scenes at a leading wedding editorial brand, ran the photo and social department for an e-commerce boutique, and directed content for a Forbes-listed travel and family influencer. That experience gave me a unique perspective: I didn’t just create content—I got to see how it performed across platforms. It taught me how to blend art

THE BACKSTORY

INQUIRE HERE

I previously worked in wedding editorial earlier in my career, which helped shape how I work quickly, adapt to shifting timelines, and photograph in changing light. Today, I focus exclusively on brand and corporate events—documenting brand-led experiences, conferences, retail openings, executive offsites, and hosted events for companies and marketing teams.

Do you photograph weddings?

Most brand events are photographed by me as a solo photographer. If your event requires broader coverage, multiple spaces, or simultaneous moments, an associate photographer can be brought in when needed. Additional coverage is always discussed and planned in advance to ensure consistency and quality.

Do you work with a second photographer?

I photograph a range of brand and corporate events, including brand dinners, hosted experiences, retail openings, conferences, executive offsites, internal team events, and design-led brand activations. Each event is approached with a brand-first mindset and an emphasis on storytelling, detail, and atmosphere.

What types of events do you typically photograph?

Final galleries are typically delivered within three weeks. If your team needs images sooner, accommodations can often be made. Many brands request a small set of highlight images the morning after an event for social media, internal sharing, or press—please let me know in advance so delivery expectations can be planned accordingly.

How soon will we receive our event photos?

Same-day or next-day selects are available when requested, depending on the event schedule and scope of coverage. If images are needed quickly for social posts, press releases, or internal communications, it’s helpful to discuss this during the planning phase.

Can you provide same-day or next-day images?

I’m based in San Diego and regularly photograph events throughout San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, and Southern California. Travel details are discussed and quoted based on the scope and location of each project.

Where are you based, and do you travel?

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you plan coverage for different platforms?

Understanding how images will be used helps guide how I photograph an event. When possible, I plan coverage with horizontal, vertical, and flexible framing in mind—supporting use across social media, websites, recap decks, press, and internal presentations.

How do you work during events?

I work with a discreet, fly-on-the-wall approach—capturing key moments, design details, and natural interactions without disrupting the flow of the event. I’m mindful of speakers, guests, and schedules, and I adapt in real time as timelines or lighting shift throughout the day.

If styled moments, lightly posed images, or guided candid photos are helpful, I’m happy to provide gentle direction as needed while keeping everything feeling natural and comfortable.

What do you need from us before the event?

Ahead of the event, it’s helpful to review the timeline, key priorities, and any specific moments or details you want documented. Knowing what matters most—whether that’s speakers, design, food, or overall atmosphere—allows me to plan coverage thoughtfully and deliver imagery that best supports your brand’s goals.

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