Events


Capturing unscripted moments & the art of showing up.

 

Black and white portrait of a woman's side profile with ceremonial face paint and decorative dots on their cheek.

 

“A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed.”


            ― Ansel Adams

 

 

There is a distinct energy that comes with bringing people together. Whether it’s the raw excitement of a festival, the creative buzz of an art show opening, or a local community gathering.


My approach to event photography is to capture the energy as it actually happens. I focus on the candid moments, the genuine interactions, the accessories and the small details which add to the event's atmosphere and makes it unique. Instead of simply documenting who was in the room, I want to capture what it actually felt like to be there.


If you have an upcoming event, festival, concert, or exhibition and want to preserve the real, unfiltered story of the day, I’d love to connect.

 

Close-up of a red sign reading Be Steadwell on a DJ table at a live music performance event.

 

Live Performances

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Close-up portrait of a person with vibrant yellow and orange face paint decorated with floral designs on dark background.

 

Art Shows & Festivals

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Group of women in red dresses posing on grand staircase for elegant formal photo.

 

Community Celebrations

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Black and white close-up of hands adjusting a patterned wrap skirt around a torso.
Hands holding a watercolor paint palette while using a brush to mix vibrant colors for artwork.
Close-up of layered beaded necklaces with shell accents worn over a cream fabric garment.
Close-up portrait of person with metallic bronze face paint resting head on hands.
Black and white portrait of person with dreads wearing dramatic white face mask makeup.
Black and white photo of makeup artist applying face paint to a model backstage.
Group of women in red dresses posing on grand staircase for a wedding photo.
Close-up portrait of woman with vibrant yellow and orange face paint with floral designs.
Performer in elaborate headdress and face paint at an indoor art gallery event.
Black and white photo of women helping a smiling bride get ready at an elegant venue.
Two Black women posing together in a black and white portrait shot.
Two performers singing on stage with microphones under colorful stage lighting.
Black and white photo of dancer performing high leg extension near a mirror.
Two musicians performing live, one playing keyboard and another on drums against a dark curtain backdrop.
Black and white photo of three people having a conversation in a cluttered room.
Black and white close-up of a woman in a white halter top wearing a large spiral pendant necklace smiling.
Black and white photo of two performers in traditional African-inspired costumes and face paint dancing together indoors.
Three women silhouetted against glowing fairy lights at a bar.
Black and white photo of makeup artist applying cosmetics to a model.
Close-up black and white photo of a musician using an electronic music controller and mixing equipment on stage.
Black and white portrait of a man with glasses and tattoos speaking into a microphone at a music event.
Three Black women posing together in an intimate black and white portrait.
Group of women in matching gray gowns posing on marble staircase.
Group of Black women in red dresses posing before classical painting.
Next Steps

How to Proceed

 

1. Fill out the Contact Form

 

Feel free to share as much information as possible about your needs and expectations from this photography session with me.

 

 

2. Schedule a Call or Meet up

 

It's crucial for me to get to know you better and understand the purpose of your event, so we can finalize details before signing any contracts.

 

 

3. Signatures & Payment

 

Once everything is agreed upon and we are on the same page, I will send you a contract agreement as well as an invoice for the retainer fee. Once the retainer is received, your session is officially booked and I am your photographer.

 

 

4. Create, have fun, & Get photos after

 

We meet, bring your vision to life, and then you'll receive your photos 2 weeks later.

 

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Black and white photo of three musical artists singing and practicing backstage.

 

 

 

"The universe is made of stories, not of atoms."



— Muriel Rukeyser

 

 

 

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