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.

Services

  • Speaker presenting at a lectern during a professional BSPRM conference.

    Conferences

    Conferences, talks and panel events photographed to capture speakers, audiences, key moments and the wider atmosphere of the day.

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  • Guests talking and laughing during an ICAN insurance business networking event.

    Networking Events

    Networking, B2B and business events photographed to capture professional interaction, brand presence and the atmosphere of the occasion.

    Examples
  • Group celebrating together on stage during an awards ceremony.

    Award Shows

    Awards ceremonies and celebration events photographed to capture presentations, winners, guests and the atmosphere of the occasion.

    Examples
  • Attendees taking part in a collaborative team-building workshop activity at a business event.

    Workshops

    Candid and directed photography covering conferences, launches, training, networking and the moments that matter around your organisation.

    Examples
  • a group of people riding a ship shaped theme park attraction during a charitable community event

    Community Events

    Community events, public programmes and local activities photographed with a candid approach showing participation, atmosphere and connection.

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  • a side of raw meat photographed on a traditional butchers chopping block

    Case Studies

    Selected commissions showing how people, place and brand come together across a project, from the initial brief through to the final body of imagery.

    Case Studies

Conferences

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Stage and presentation screen at the National Long COVID Conference in a large auditorium
Conference speaker addressing the audience from a microphone on stage.
Conference delegates applauding while seated during a presentation.
Speaker presenting to delegates in a conference lecture theatre.
Conference attendees networking and talking during a break between sessions.
Panel speakers seated on stage while a presenter speaks from a lectern.
Female conference speaker presenting to delegates during a live session.
Wide view of a conference stage and audience during the closing session.
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Networking Events

Delegates seated around tables during a professional networking session.
Business guests talking and laughing during a networking event.
Wine being poured for guests during a trade tasting event.
Two attendees talking beside a business networking event banner.
Guests networking outdoors at a large professional event in Manchester.
Delegates networking at a British Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine event
Three attendees in conversation beside a community and business event display.
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Speaker presenting during a business networking and professional development event.
Two guests talking during an informal business networking event.
Guests tasting wine during a B2B trade and networking event.
Group posing together during a professional networking event for the insurance industry
Wine professional presenting bottles to attendees during a trade tasting event.
Guests networking at a busy outdoor business event
Wide view of tables and guests at a professional networking and tasting event.
Wine professional presenting a bottle during a B2B tasting event.
Guests talking over drinks during an evening business networking event.

Award Shows

Dancer performing on stage during an awards ceremony.
Host speaking on stage during an evening awards and celebration event.
Performer interacting with guests during live entertainment at a company event.
Guests raising glasses together during an evening celebration.
Speaker presenting to guests during an end-of-year education event.
Fire performer entertaining guests during an awards ceremony.
Presenter speaking on stage to a large audience at an awards event.
Event host facing the audience during a company celebration.
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Performer breathing fire on stage during an awards ceremony.
Host addressing and engaging the audience during a graduation celebration.
Audience member photographing the stage during an evening event.
Wide view of guests, tables and stage during a large awards ceremony.
Audience members cheering and celebrating during an awards ceremony.
Presenter introducing an award recipient during a formal ceremony.
Three guests posing together during an evening company celebration.
Group celebrating together after receiving an award at an education event.
Large audience watching an awards ceremony from the event floor.
Award recipients and guests posing together during an evening celebration.
Singer performing live on stage during an awards and celebration event.
Group celebrating together on stage after an awards presentation.
Speaker addressing guests during an end-of-year graduation celebration.
Guests raising their glasses together during a company celebration.
Guests watching a live performance on stage during an awards ceremony.
Crowd enjoying live music and entertainment at an evening event.
Three guests seated together during a formal awards dinner.
Guests seated at tables during an awards and celebration event.
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Speaker addressing guests from a lectern during a formal event.
Three guests posing together at a business awards celebration.
Guests celebrating and raising their hands during an awards ceremony.

Workshops

Participant stretching on the floor during a yoga and wellbeing workshop, with warm natural light filling the studio.
Workshop participants watching a practical demonstration during a group activity.
Participants discussing ideas together around a table during a professional workshop.
Two participants taking part in an interactive card-based workshop exercise.
Participant kneeling on a yoga mat during a yoga workshop, practising a movement exercise in a brick studio.
Participants working together with colourful materials during a collaborative activity.
Workshop attendees discussing ideas and sharing feedback around a table.
Group collaborating on a hands-on team activity during a workshop.
Close-up of participants completing a practical activity together during a workshop.
Group of people taking part in a yoga and wellbeing workshop in a brick studio, seated on yoga mats around the instructor.
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Workshop group gathered around a computer during a practical demonstration.
Participant smiling while taking part in an interactive group exercise.
Yoga instructor guiding a participant through an exercise while others observe during a wellbeing workshop.
Participant practising yoga during a wellbeing workshop in a sunlit studio, surrounded by wooden floors and textured walls.

Community Events

udience watching a panel discussion at a community housing event.
Child enjoying a swing during an outdoor family activity.
Child wearing an autism awareness hoodie at a community event.
Entrance to Gulliver’s World during a family and community day.
Children playing with bubbles during a busy outdoor family event.
Young woman taking part in a hands-on activity at a community event.
Families enjoying a theme park ride together during a community day.
Family posing together during a charity community event.
Audience listening to speakers during a community engagement event.
Child enjoying an ice cream during an outdoor family event.
Attendees listening during a community discussion and engagement session.
Child taking part in an outdoor game during a family community event.
Child participating in an outdoor activity at a community event.

Case Studies

  • BGH Match

    Event photography for BGH Match, capturing networking, presentations and attendee interactions through natural, engaging candid-style coverage.

    Case Study
  • 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.

    Case Study

  • The A World

    Ongoing photography for The A World, a non-profit supporting people with autism and their families, combining event and documentary photography across its community activities and services.

    Case Study

  • Muscular Dystrophy

    Documentary photography for Muscular Dystrophy UK, capturing people, lived experiences and community stories with a sensitive and natural approach.

    Case Study

  • Positive Footprints

    Photography for Positive Footprints, capturing its work with schools and young people through natural portraits, event coverage and documentary imagery.

    Case Study
  • 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.

    Case Study
  • 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.

    Case Study
  • 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.

    Case Study
  • 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.

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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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