# Kyle Espeleta Photography

> Professional event photography studio led by Kyle Espeleta, a Los Angeles event photographer since 2010. Specialties: corporate conferences, brand activations, red carpets, galas, festivals, automotive reveals, and private parties. Press-ready delivery, full usage rights, transparent rates, $2M general liability insurance with a COI naming your venue as additional insured.

- Location: 4112 Whitsett Ave Unit 102, Los Angeles, CA 91604
- Contact: (917) 612-4937 · kyle@kyleespeletaphotography.com
- Service area: Los Angeles & Ventura counties and Southern California (no travel fees countywide)
- Rates: $300/hour (2-hour minimum), $2,400 for a full day (up to 10 hours; overtime past ten $300/hr, published up front), with multi-day programs quoted as one number on the same day rate — all-in, including the edit and full usage rights; same-day Social Selects ($150) and Next-Day Rush ($350) available. Big multi-day conferences deliver day-of selects with the full set in 5–7 days rather than the standard 48 hours
- Turnaround: 48 hours standard
- Reviews: 5.0 on Google (46 reviews); work published in The New York Times, Forbes, Variety, US Magazine, and HELLO Magazine
- Wire credential: former Getty Images contributor (FilmMagic entertainment wire) — 358 images in Getty's editorial archive: https://www.gettyimages.com/search/photographer?family=editorial&photographer=Kyle+Espeleta
- Ownership: Latino-owned business · LGBTQ+ friendly; coverage briefs that highlight event diversity welcome

## Main pages
- [Los Angeles event photographer (home)](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/): overview, selected work, rates, contact
- [Los Angeles event photographer — corporate conferences, activations, galas, red carpets, parties](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/portfolio/): the full event portfolio — corporate conferences and trade shows alongside activations, celebrity red carpets, galas, festivals and private parties — with rates, FAQ, and contact on-page
- [Corporate & conference photography](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/corporate-event-photographer-los-angeles/): keynotes, executive summits, conventions, trade shows, annual meetings
- [Private party photography](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/parties/): milestone birthdays, estate and garden parties, holiday parties, masquerades, after-parties
- [About Kyle Espeleta](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/about/): background — indie film and SXSW, Wall Street investor conferences, 16 years of Los Angeles events
- [Press & editorial coverage](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/press/): published work in WIRED, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, People, LA Times, and more
- [Journal](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/): guides and event recaps from Kyle's own assignments, with visible publication/update dates and correction standards
- [Privacy](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/privacy/): contact-form handling, retention, service providers, and user choices

## Guides
- [What is event photography?](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/what-is-event-photography/): What event photography is, its main types (corporate, activation, red carpet, party, festival), what a pro delivers, and how it differs from wedding work.
- [Hiring a birthday or private party photographer in Los Angeles](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/birthday-private-party-photographer-los-angeles/): How to hire a birthday or private party photographer in Los Angeles — what a party photoshoot covers, rates, turnaround, and what to look for before you book.
- [Los Angeles event venues: a photographer’s field guide](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/los-angeles-event-venues-photographer-guide/): How LA’s event venues actually shoot — Beverly Hilton ballrooms, DTLA rooftops, SoFi Stadium, Greystone Mansion — light, logistics, COIs, from 16 years on them.
- [Event photography packages: what should be included](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/event-photography-packages/): What a real event photography package includes — hours, the edit, usage rights, insurance — plus the standard shot list and the red flags in cheap packages.
- [How to hire an event photographer in Los Angeles](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/how-to-hire-an-event-photographer-los-angeles/): How to choose an event photographer in Los Angeles — what to ask, how to vet a portfolio, what a fair rate covers, and the red flags to avoid.
- [How much does an event photographer cost in Los Angeles?](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/event-photographer-cost-los-angeles/): Event photography pricing in Los Angeles for 2026 — hourly and day rates, what’s included, what drives the price, and how to budget for an event photographer.
- [Event photography tips: how to photograph events](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/event-photography-tips/): Event photography tips from 16 years of live events in Los Angeles — gear, exposure in mixed light, no-flash technique, and the shot list every event needs.
- [Event photography contract: what should be covered before the shoot](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/event-photography-contract/): What to settle before an event shoot — coverage, price, deliverables, delivery timing, and usage — based on how Kyle actually books work. Not legal advice.
- [Event photography equipment: what I actually need to cover an event](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/event-photography-equipment/): Event gear is about redundancy, speed, and judgment — not a kit list. Two Sony bodies, fast f/2.8 zooms, and the backup an unrepeatable event needs.
- [How many photos should you expect from an event photographer?](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/how-many-photos-event-photographer/): Expect roughly 60–200 images per hour, depending on how much there is to shoot. Why a dense event fills that fast and a quiet one doesn't — and what drives it.
- [How fast should event photos be delivered?](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/event-photo-delivery-turnaround/): How fast event photos come back depends on the use — a polished gallery, next-day content, press selects, or images during the event. Kyle's real timelines.
- [Annual meeting photography in Los Angeles](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/annual-meeting-photographer-los-angeles/): What an annual meeting photographer covers — the all-hands group shot, the keynote, awards, and the candids in between — plus rates and how to brief one in LA.

## Event recaps
- [The best shooters in LA couldn't figure out where to park](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/what-to-look-for-event-photographer/)
- [Opening night at 700 Broadway, Santa Monica](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/700-broadway-santa-monica-opening/)
- [“Together We Thrive”: the JCOD Summit & Festival in Inglewood](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/jcod-together-we-thrive-summit-inglewood/)
- [Event food photography: the food is part of the coverage](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/event-food-photography-los-angeles/)
- [Off the Hook: a day at Santa Monica’s seafood festival](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/off-the-hook-seafood-festival-santa-monica/)
- [KCON LA 2025: three days on the convention floor](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/kcon-la-2025/)
- [Snap Specs at Augmented World Expo, Long Beach](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/snap-specs-awe-2026/)
- [Snap Lens Fest 2025: augmented reality comes to life in Los Angeles](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/snap-lens-fest-2025/)
- [Chrome and sunshine: the 2025 Santa Monica Classic Car Show](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/santa-monica-classic-car-show-2025/)
- [A masquerade reception: Chelsea & Deji’s celebration](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/masquerade-reception-los-angeles/)
- [Anime Expo 2026: booth and convention photography for Shepard](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/anime-expo-2026-booth-photography/)
- [Inside a private NFL party in the Hollywood Hills](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/nfl-game-day-party/)
- [Eli Roth’s Ice Cream Man — premiere week at the Americana](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/eli-roth-ice-cream-man-premiere/)
- [Clarins Icons: a red carpet of Los Angeles glamour](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/clarins-icons-red-carpet/)
- [EEEEEATSCON LA 2025 — star chefs, celebrity guests, a feast for a cause](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/eatscon-la-2025/)
- [Goop in Santa Monica — wellness, beauty, and brand](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/goop-santa-monica/)
- [PopSugar Grounded — a day of movement, wellness, and energy](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/popsugar-grounded/)
- [ELLE Women in Hollywood — a red carpet of icons in Beverly Hills](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/elle-women-in-hollywood/)
- [Richard Branson brings Virgin to Los Angeles](https://kyleespeletaphotography.com/journal/richard-branson-virgin/)