Event Photography

Event photography for personal occasions, businesses, non-profits, and other Maryland organizations and institutions


Pricing + Information

Event Photography

typical rate starts at $900, ~2 hrs

Marlayna provides event photography for businesses, non-profits, higher ed and other Maryland organizations and institutions. We’ll work together to confirm your shot list, capture photos of details, VIPs, speakers, and anything else your team needs!

Event coverage pricing includes 2 hours, with the option to add more time, and create a customized total price based on time and specific needs. You’ll receive all the edited images downloadable and with permissions to use in your publications and projects!

Please note: As of March 2021, Maryland law requires sales tax to be applied to any transactions containing digital goods, specifically including photography, so 6% MD sales tax for in state residents and businesses (excluding non-profits) will be added at total. Thank you for your understanding

Personal Events

rate STARTS AT $800, up to 2 hours

Personal event photography includes milestone parties, anniversaries, retirements, birthdays, and more. We’ll work together to create a shot list and timeline of any key events so that you can focus on enjoying it!

Personal event photography includes:

  • ~1.5-2 hours of event coverage
  • Option to add time*, up to 4 hrs total
  • Edited images delivered via downloadable gallery
  • Access to vendor recommendations, suggestions about timing, group photos, and locations if needed

*Please note: for elopement coverage, at this time I am only accepting inquiries 3-4 months out, for parties of no more than 25 guests. Looking for full day coverage for larger groups? I’m happy to share a list of other recommended wedding photographers if needed!

Some vendors you’ll love

Copper Kitchen | Catering + Events

From Pixels to Quill | Bespoke invitations and designs

Kay Visuals | Video, Content Creation + Strategy

Woodberry Events | Dining + Events

Kate Campbell Floral Design | Romantic and modern florals

Flowers & Fancies | Elegant and memorable floral designs

Zeffert and Gold | Catering + Events

Winslow, Loom, Dye House |Sister venues in Baltimore

Abidoodle Productions | Vibrant Photo + Video

Featured Work

Frequently Asked Questions

The sweet spot for booking events is usually at least 2-3 months out. I can typically send over a batch of preview images shortly after, and the turn around time for all the edited photos is about 2-3 weeks, delivered via online downloadable gallery. If you have a hard deadline for your photos afterwards, just let me know. I usually have a good bit of flexibility!

For personal events and elopements, I typically aim to book around 3-4 months out. Similar to most corporate or other personal events, the full gallery is typically ready in about 2-3 weeks.

I’ve always said that I try to have a clean, but polished, and timeless look to my editing, and I hope that comes through! I aim to keep things as true to life as possible, while still matching the mood of your event! I typically will include some black and white photos for personal events, but I usually try to keep the color version available for you too! You can also always request black + white edits of your favorites if you’d like.

To do my best getting all the photos of your event, it’s always helpful to have an overall sense of any timelines, event programing, and VIPs. We can work together to confirm details as you have them, and if there are key people to photograph mingling, or in posed group shots, I’ll add all this info to my notes!

Send over any details you have so far to my email on the contact page, and we’ll start coordinating calendars! For larger events, there may be a retainer deposit fee required, but the booking process is typically flexible (and I can accept payments through credit card if you prefer). I can’t wait to work with you!

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