Peggy Ryan Designs
Conversations and connections among attendees at a corporate event.
Candid coverage of an animated discussion at a corporate event.
Poet Edward Hirsch speaking at the Folger Shakespeare Library.
Candid audience reactions, capturing laughter, applause, and the atmosphere of a live event.
Portrait photography with soft light, a simple backdrop, and a natural expression.
Group portrait of attendees at a corporate event.
Live music performance photography capturing expressive gestures and colorful stage lighting.
An expressive moment at the microphone during a cultural event.
Cocktail photography highlighting light, color, and detail.
Food photography highlighting texture, color, and presentation.
Overview
I’m a New York-based event and portrait photographer with more than fifteen years of experience covering corporate events, conferences, performances, cultural programs, and private celebrations. As a former event manager, I anticipate key moments and work comfortably around guests and staff. My approach is warm and unobtrusive, capturing candid interactions, speakers, details, and posed portraits and groups. My photography has appeared in The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and San Diego Union-Tribune. You’ll receive professionally edited, high-resolution photographs ready to share.
Reviews
3 reviews
Rose T. B.
October 13, 2026Count yourself lucky to hire Peggy
Peggy is an incredibly talented and versatile photographer. We’ve worked together on editorial, headshots and events. Reliable, fast and so thoughtful.
Hired as: Headshot Photographer, Photographer
Cindy C.
October 12, 2026Excellent photos, perfect for marketing & engagement
Peggy Ryan Designs delivered excellent, exquisite photos that perfectly captured the meaning of our event. Peggy's photography highlighted the story and the emotions of each moment, depicting live action in exciting ways. Her keen focus and camera expertise allowed us to use the photos to enhance our messaging and communications, and to measurably increase our outreach. Extremely professional, very qualified, highly recommended!
Hired as: Photographer
Kariné P.
October 12, 2026Fantastic Experience & stunning Photos
My experience working with Peggy has been a dream! She has an eye for that magic Moment, capturing you at your absolute best and freest! And her warm and calm energy makes you feel so at ease in front of the camera, that you open up and come up to life! I cannot recommend her more highly!
Hired as: Headshot Photographer, Photographer, Portrait Photographer
Booking information
Price range: $75 – $150 per hour
Languages: English, Italian
Gig length: 60 - 480 minutes
What to expect
Before your event, I’ll make sure I have the correct location, timing, schedule, and any specific shot list or must-have photographs.
During the event, I work independently and unobtrusively, capturing candid interactions, speakers and presentations, atmosphere and details, as well as posed portraits and group photographs when needed.
Afterward, I’ll professionally edit the photographs and deliver a polished collection of high-resolution images.
About
I’m a Brooklyn-based photographer with more than fifteen years of experience photographing events, performances, cultural institutions, portraits, and people at work and at play.
I’m also a former event manager, which has given me a strong understanding of how complex events actually function—where I need to be, when key moments are likely to happen, how to work around guests and staff, and how to capture what matters without getting in the way.
My photography has appeared in The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and San Diego Union-Tribune, and I’ve photographed for arts organizations, universities, cultural institutions, corporate events, and private clients. My style combines documentary observation with polished composition, with an emphasis on natural expressions, candid interactions, atmosphere, and the moments that give an event its personality.
Additional booking notes
• Canon full-frame mirrorless camera system
• Professional lenses
• External flash for low-light situations
• Available-light photography whenever appropriate
• RAW image capture
• Professional editing in Capture One and Adobe Photoshop
• Candid event coverage
• Speakers and presentations
• Group photographs
• Individual portraits and headshots
• Venue, décor, and detail photography
• Images suitable for marketing, social media, press, and organizational use
Services offered
Setup requirements
For standard event photography, I don’t require a dedicated setup area. If additional lighting or a simple portrait setup is needed, I can bring a small black backdrop and lighting kit suitable for individual portraits or photographs of up to two people