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Gala & Awards Photographer Dublin

One team for photo and video — edited galleries within 48 hours.

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Gala & Awards Night Photography in Dublin

Event Photographer 17 photographs awards nights, galas and black-tie dinners across Dublin and Ireland. Every winner is captured on stage, sponsors and tables are covered, and selected images are ready for social media and press on the night. We're fully insured, we've covered 500+ events at Ireland's biggest venues, and your full edited gallery arrives within 48 hours. Request a free quote.

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Professional awards gala photography in Dublin capturing the management team and winners on stage at in Dublin Ireland

What We Photograph at a Gala or Awards Ceremony

From black-tie arrivals to the final award presentation, we capture the key moments of your gala or awards ceremony. We photograph speakers and winners on stage, audience reactions, sponsor branding, room details and candid moments between guests. E17 covers events across Dublin and Ireland, with a second photographer available for larger rooms so the ceremony and guest experience are covered at the same time.

Why Choose E17 for Gala & Awards Photography

Awards ceremonies run to a tight schedule, and important moments happen only once. We agree the shot list, schedule and winner details with you in advance, then follow the run-of-show on the night. E17 has covered 500+ events, is fully insured and can provide one team for photography and video. Selected images can be prepared for press and social media during or shortly after the ceremony; the full edited gallery arrives within 48 hours.

How an awards night works with E17

1. Brief & run-of-show

You send the schedule, the winners list (kept under embargo) and your sponsor list. We agree the shot list and where the photographer stands during handovers. Start with a quick brief.

2. On the night

During the ceremony one photographer holds the stage position so every handover is shot the same way. For larger rooms a second photographer covers tables, guests and sponsors at the same time.

3. Delivery

Winner selections for social media and press during or straight after the ceremony. The full edited gallery within 48 hours, sorted by category.

Trusted by brands and organisations

I am Communication Manager at EUROCAE, the European leader in aviation standards development. Marcel was our event photographer for the EUROCAE Symposium in Dublin in April 2026, which brought together 170 aviation experts from across the world. His work was excellent throughout — professional, flexible, with a strong understanding of how to capture both the atmosphere and the key moments. I would definitely recommend Marcel and would be happy to work with him again.

Yago Grela

Yago Grela

Communication Manager — EUROCAE

Marcel has provided me with a very professional service at a competitive price. Despite the fact that he was only booked for two hours he stayed longer to cover the event until the end when it ran over. I highly recommend his services.

Simon Musial

Simon Musial

Dublin's Hotel Event Manager

Marcel looked after the photography for our preview event and was professional, friendly and easy to work with, capturing our guests and the atmosphere in a relaxed, natural way. We had several high-profile guests, and he photographed them discreetly — which mattered to us. Excellent photos, delivered within 24 hours. We'd happily use Event photographer 17 again.

Rachel Tracey

Rachel Tracey

Office Manager, Story of the Irish

Event Photographer 17 has been our in-house photographer and videographer for over 3 years. We have always found the service first class, photos thoughtfully taken and managed and presentation immaculate. Marcel is always available on the phone or email if we have any queries or changes and is willing to help out at any time day or night.

Paul Doyle

Paul Doyle

Marketing Manager — Hospitality Group

I run multiple events with 250+ people and there are lots of small things I need to manage. With Marcel, I know that everything is in hand — that alone is invaluable. He went above and beyond when dealing with everyone from the customer (us, the team) to the attendees. He is incredibly skilled at what he does.

Tracy Keogh

Tracy Keogh

DCU Ryan Academy

We had no time to meet Marcel beforehand, and he couldn't see the venue before the event, so we were a little worried. We needn't have been — from the moment he arrived, his calm, professional manner put us at ease. He stayed unobtrusive throughout and caught some lovely candid shots of our guests; the black and white photos were especially good. We'd recommend Marcel without hesitation for any event.

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Michael & Ailish Fanning

Private Party — Kildare

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Professional awards gala photography in Dublin capturing a smiling winner lady at Blackrock
Professional awards gala photography in Blackrock Dublin capturing winners and guests celebrating during the evening event

Other events we photograph

Running a different kind of event? We also cover conference photography in Dublin, corporate events, staff and Christmas parties and PR launches. See the full range of our event photographers in Dublin.

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Awards night photography FAQ

Can you send winner photos on the night?

Yes. We select and send winner images during or right after the ceremony, so your team can post them while the event is still trending. The full gallery follows within 48 hours.

How do you make sure no winner is missed?

We work from your run-of-show and winners list, keep a fixed stage position during handovers and tick off every category as it happens.

Can you film the awards as well?

Yes — one team covers both. See our event video production for highlight reels and full ceremony recordings.

How much does awards night photography cost?

It depends on hours on site and team size. Read our guide to photographer rates in Ireland or get a quote for your date.

How to Book an Awards Night Photographer

Fill out the form with your event date, location and a short brief. We'll confirm availability and send you a clear quote — usually within 1–2 hours on weekdays.

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