Event Photography

My approach to event photography is to focus on people, atmosphere and the moments that give each occasion its character. Working between candid observation and more directed coverage where needed, I create a varied set of images that tells the story of the event and gives you plenty to work with afterwards. Get in touch to discuss your event.

Panel discussion on stage during a professional conference about AI and data
Woman delivering a presentation from a lectern during a professional conference
Delegate viewing research posters during an academic or medical conference
Large group portrait of delegates gathered outside a professional event venue
Woman speaking to guests during a networking reception in a historic venue
Delegates networking and visiting exhibition stands during a busy business conference
Speaker addressing an audience from an outdoor stage at a community event
Group of attendees posing together during an indoor professional event
Audience watching a presentation in a large conference hall under purple lighting
Audience member raising a hand during an interactive conference session
Guests tasting wine during a drinks event
Close-up event photograph of wine being poured into a glass during a tasting
Guests sampling drinks at a busy wine tasting event
Man presenting a bottle of wine to guests during a tasting event
Group photograph of attendees at an ICAN diversity and inclusion event
Large group portrait of delegates gathered outside a professional event venue
Audience applauding during a professional conference presentation
Speaker delivering a presentation from a lectern during a business event
Group photograph of attendees at an ICAN diversity and inclusion event
Guests networking beside an ICAN diversity and inclusion event display
Speaker addressing guests beside an ICAN event banner
Man speaking during a professional networking event with branded displays behind him
Three women networking beside a branded community event display
Group portrait of four delegates including Bev Craig at a professional business event
Speaker presenting at a Lloyds Bank conference to a seated audience
Speaker addressing an audience from a lectern with a panel seated behind him
Attendees networking beside an ICAN diversity and inclusion event banner
National Long COVID Conference stage with closing presentation screen and seated panel
Colourful cabaret performer entertaining guests at an indoor event
Two speakers in conversation on stage during a live panel discussion
Audience watching a live music performance beneath colourful stage lighting
Musician performing live on stage with a band and dramatic lighting
Guests dancing together during an evening event under colourful stage lighting
Live band performing on stage beneath green and yellow lighting
Event portrait of two guests posing together at a heritage event
Wide view of delegates seated for a conference inside a large historic hall
Speaker addressing guests in a large historic venue during a professional event
Event photograph of an older man standing beside a celebration cake in a busy hall
Guest raising a glass during a formal dinner or celebration event
Man speaking from a lectern during a heritage and community event
Two attendees talking beside a branded Greater Manchester business networking display
Speaker presenting from a lectern during a Business Growth Hub Match event
Delegates networking at a British Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine event
Large group photograph of conference delegates and speakers gathered on stage
Speaker addressing delegates during an academic or medical conference
Award being presented to a delegate during a professional conference
Woman speaking into a microphone during a live conference session
Close-up event photograph of a man speaking into a microphone
Workshop participants collaborating around a table during a creative group activity
Two women working together on a hands-on activity during a professional workshop
Close-up event photograph of a participant writing on another person’s hand
Group portrait of four cabaret performers in colourful costumes and feathered headdresses
Candid event photograph of a young woman taking part in an interactive activity
Outdoor event photograph of a bird of prey flying past spectators
Close-up of an audience member watching attentively during a live event
Entrance to Gulliver’s World during a family community event
Adult and child riding together on a water attraction at a family event
Adult and child enjoying a water ride together at a family attraction
Child walking at an outdoor event wearing a Rocking Autism branded hoodie
Families riding together on an outdoor amusement park attraction
Young child walking outdoors during a family community event
Two children laughing and playing with large bubbles at an outdoor event
Families raising their hands while riding a roller coaster
Roller coaster riders travelling down a wooden track at a family attraction
Riders on a vertical drop tower attraction against a clear blue sky
Adult and child enjoying a small car ride at a family attraction
Families outside the Eureka! visitor attraction during a community event
Adult helping a child at an activity counter during a family event
Children and families taking part in outdoor activities in a green park
Smiling child holding an ice cream during an outdoor family event
Close-up event photograph of dancers performing on a black and white floor
Young saxophone player performing live under colourful stage lighting
Cabaret performer in a sparkling costume and feathered headdress taking a photo on a phone camera
Colourful cabaret performers dancing in elaborate feathered costumes
Cabaret performer posing in front of colourful balloons and white feathers
Green tram travelling along a city street during a public event
Adult and child seated together inside a tram during a family activity
Child looking out of the window while travelling on a tram
Family group portrait inside a tram during a community event
Business speaker presenting on stage with Postcode.co.uk branding behind him
Colourfully dressed performer speaking on stage at a Manchester event
Business speaker presenting on stage in front of DOT Factory branding
Group of award recipients on stage in front of Mercure Hotels branding
Presenter speaking beside a projected Virgin Money presentation during a workshop
Candid event photograph of a woman holding a drink while talking with other guests
Man enjoying drinks during a busy indoor tasting or hospitality event
Audience member listening attentively during a live event presentation
Two attendees talking during a business networking event
Child enjoying a swing ride at a family event
Families riding together on an outdoor amusement park attraction
Adult and child splashing through a water ride at a family attraction
Children running through bubbles during an outdoor family event
Children looking at an illustrated attraction map during a family day out
man holding up his arm in celebration at accepting award at an event
Speaker addressing guests from a lectern at a formal business awards event
Presenter speaking from a lectern during a formal evening event
Close-up of a DJ mixing music on a Pioneer DJ controller at an event
Wide view of a busy indoor event at the Trafford Centre event space beneath colourful ceiling lighting
Event entertainer placing a Pikachu-themed paper hat on a child
Young child holding a Pikachu plush toy during a family event
Pikachu mascot appearing on stage with children at a community event
Attendees listening during a wellbeing or community workshop
Group of participants seated together during a guided wellbeing session
Close-up of a woman taking part in a meditation or mindfulness session
Participants seated together during a guided mindfulness activity
Small group discussing ideas during an interactive workshop
Woman posing in front of a green-screen setup during an event activity
Participants gathered around a workbook during a collaborative workshop
Two guests posing together with drinks at a formal evening event
Three guests dressed in formalwear posing together at an evening reception
Man in a tuxedo posing with two women during a formal event
Candid photograph of guests talking over drinks during an evening reception
Woman in a yellow dress and man in a red velvet jacket posing together at an awards event
Formal portrait of a man in a tuxedo holding a drink
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Female vocalist performing live on stage in front of a seated audience
Wide view of a live stage performance at a large evening event
Award recipient posing with a presenter on stage beneath blue lighting
Woman speaking from a lectern during an awards ceremony
Live music performance viewed from the audience beneath dramatic stage lighting
Award recipients posing together on stage with a trophy at a formal event
Group of award winners posing together on stage beneath blue lighting
Group celebrating together on stage during an awards ceremony
Guests posing for a group portrait during a formal evening event
Award winner celebrating with guests at an evening reception
Four women holding drinks and smiling during a formal event
Three women seated together at a table during an evening awards event
Group of guests smiling around a table during a formal dinner
Woman celebrating at a formal dinner with a group of men gathered behind her
Candid evening event photograph of a woman holding a drink while taking a selfie
Group of women posing together during an evening reception
Four women holding drinks and posing at a formal business event
Four women posing together with drinks at an evening business event
Man and woman posing together during a networking reception
Guests seated at tables during a busy awards dinner
Three guests posing together in front of branded event displays
Audience watching a formal presentation during a dinner event
Guests talking around tables during a busy evening reception
Speaker presenting on stage beneath a David Luke display
Man delivering a speech from a lectern during a formal business event
Woman speaking from a lectern during an awards or professional event
Man addressing guests from a lectern during a formal conference
Guests networking beneath illuminated screens at an evening event
Attendees gathered on a balcony overlooking an industrial event space
Wide view of guests gathered inside a large industrial venue during an event at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester
Performer interacting with guests gathered along a balcony
Industrial venue prepared for a large event with machinery and seating below
Guitarist singing into a microphone during an outdoor live music event
Man raising his hands while enjoying an outdoor community event
Musician performing with a guitar during an outdoor event
Child watching an outdoor event from behind a railing
Group of men talking and holding drinks during an outdoor gathering
Two guests talking during an outdoor community event
Smiling man seated with a drink during a relaxed networking event
Two guests reading event materials together at an outdoor table
Busy crowd socialising during an indoor networking reception
Guests celebrating together during a busy indoor social event
Smiling woman holding a drink during an informal networking reception
Man talking with guests seated around a table at a social event
Two women talking and smiling during an indoor networking event
Woman reading an event card during a social gathering
Group of guests posing together at an informal evening event
Three guests posing together in front of a balloon event backdrop
Group photograph of four men at an outdoor professional event
Adult and child taking part in a magic trick activity during a family event
Young child eating pizza during a family community event
Child taking part in a target game during an outdoor family event
Child surprised by magic trick during an outdoor family event
Man wearing a hat talking animatedly with guests during an outdoor event
Speaker addressing a seated audience with a panel of guests during a business event
Wide view of delegates seated during a professional conference presentation
Two attendees talking over coffee during a business networking event
Two delegates in conversation beneath a Be a Zero Waste Hero display
Smiling man giving a thumbs-up during a networking event at Fire Up coworking space
Two women laughing together during a professional networking event
Attendee listening during a busy business networking event
Man presenting to guests beside a projected speaker slide
Two women talking during a busy professional networking event
Three women chatting during a business networking reception
Guests socialising around tables during a busy networking event
Two attendees talking during a Greater Manchester business networking event
Guests chatting over drinks during an informal professional networking event
Speaker presenting beside a Business Growth Hub Match banner
Panel discussion taking place in front of a seated business audience
Candid networking photograph inside Fire Up coworking space
Two people in conversation on pink sofas during a Fire Up networking event
Man talking with other attendees during a professional business event
Shorter attendee speaking with guests during a busy networking reception
Group of attendees applauding during a business event
Smiling man talking with another guest during a networking event
Two speakers in conversation on stage during a professional panel session
Man presenting beside a Greater Manchester business event display
Man in a checked shirt talking with guests during a networking event
Candid photograph of a woman listening during a professional conversation
Guests applauding during a Greater Manchester business networking event
Two attendees talking beside large windows during a business reception
Woman presenting to an audience during a business workshop
Primary school pupils seated together during a large community or education event
Panel of women speaking to an audience during a professional conference
Children and families taking part in an outdoor community celebration
Three women posing together during an evening social event
Guests celebrating together during a lively evening event
Female vocalist performing live on stage under purple lighting
Singer performing to an audience during an evening music event
Female singer performing live beneath red stage lighting

Case Studies

  • Night-time corporate photograph of a security officer beside a marked response vehicle

    Capricorn Security

    The Capricorn Security project brought together photography across teams, locations and services to build a consistent visual identity. The resulting image library supports marketing, press and digital communications.

  • Exterior architectural photograph of Co-op Live Arena in Manchester

    Co-Op Live

    See how the Co-op Live commission captured the arena’s exterior, interiors and architectural detail. The final images were created for property marketing, press and presentations.

  • Grid of consistent corporate staff headshots photographed against a green background

    Lloyds Bank

    The Lloyds Bank commission focused on creating consistent, professional headshots across multiple teams and locations. A unified approach helped strengthen their visual identity while keeping the process efficient and repeatable.

  • National Long COVID Conference stage with closing presentation screen and seated panel

    BSPRM

    The BSPRM partnership brings together event, PR and headshot photography across an ongoing programme of work. This full-service approach creates consistent imagery for marketing, reporting and member engagement.

  • OOH advertising campaign displayed across a busy Manchester city-centre building

    Dept x Tinder

    The DEPT x Tinder commission documented an OOH campaign across Manchester using stills and timelapse. The final imagery showed how the campaign worked in busy public spaces and supported client reporting.

Case Studies

What people are saying…

  • "Harley took some fantastic photographs without breaking the flow of the workshop. I can't recommend him highly enough."

    Eleanor

  • School Photographer in Manchester based PR and event photographer Harley Bainbridge

    "Harley was brilliant at the school we visited. He really captured the essence of the afternoon..."

    Jo - Positive Footprints

  • Professional Personal and Commercial Brand Photographer Harley Bainbridge Photography based in Manchester

    "This man really has a eye for capturing a moment perfectly."

    Ray - Greystone

  • Professional Personal Brand Photography by Manchester based PR and event photographer Harley Bainbridge

    "Love love love all the photos Harley Bainbridge has taken for me this year"

    Sara - Serious Laughter

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