The Elle Weekender is a celebration of all things fabulous about being a woman in the 21st century. There were freebies, makeovers, inspirational talks and a whole host of seminars and events.
The Elle Weekender 2018
Summer events at Copeland Park and Bussey Building
The management team at Copeland Park and Bussey Building booked Raccoon London event photographer Jerome last July, to cover a series of events showing the breadth of activity onsite during a typical summer weekend. As well as the various spaces and venues and the festive atmosphere of the place, Jerome captured the day of the World Cup quarter-final between England and Sweden.
All About Group 2018
The All About Group is an organisation that provides help to young people by providing career opportunities for them.
The school leavers scheme was started as a means to help them get jobs and understand the career paths available for young people. The All About Group organise an award event every year to reward the best young professionals and employers and hired me to cover the evening, hosted by Josh Widdecombe at the Grand Sheraton Hotel on Park Lane.
Pure - Marrakech 2018
In September 2018 Raccoon London event photographer Chris photographed a luxury travel event in Marrakech which encompassed two days of (poolside) conference activities plus two days of networking opportunities for delegates to link up with representatives of top-end hotels and experience providers from all over the globe.
Guizhou Going Global 2018
Guizhou Going Global is a conference for business leaders from the UK and the Chinese province of Guizhou to foster trade relations between the two. As such there were opportunities for people to learn about the local culture by sampling teas, foods and cocktails from the region as well as hearing regional music and watching a catwalk show with garments based on indigenous fabrics and textiles.
We Work: Creators Awards 2018
WeWork, the shared office-space company, was holding an awards event celebrating their creators and entrepreneurs that work in their spaces in the legendary Printworks venue in London. Raccoon London photographer Dom was tasked with second shooting for senior Raccoon London photographer Andreas, and aiding him in covering all the bases. Ashton Kutcher was an incredibly motivating speaker, the business stories showcases on stage were compelling and interesting and all the companies involved in the convention hall had interesting and engaging booths. The event was full of vibrance and enthusiasm to capture and was very inspiring as a creator and small business owner myself.
Party Like Gatsby
Raccoon London Photographer Dom has toured with Party Like Gatsby all over Europe and the US shooting over 40 of their delightful and unique shows over the last 2 and a half years. “It's been a really amazing life experience being able to travel to so many special places and work closely with talented performers and tour staff. Every show is new and exciting yet it feels like coming home every time I walk into a new venue. I'm contracted with them through to summer 2020, our first Australian tour! “
Event Photography for The VR Awards 2018
Elton John's AIDS Foundation Party
Held on a bright summer evening, Rock & Roll Legend Elton John, hosted his annual fundraiser party to help raise money to support the Elton John AIDS foundation.
Event Photography for We Work: Creators Awards 2018
Celebrating the Creators Awards in London for 2018 - We Work hosted a huge party at the Print Works in Canada Water. The Creators Awards are intended to reward entrepreneurs, artists, startups, and nonprofits who are thinking in new ways and creating real change.
Sweet & Chilli Event Photography in Manchester
On August bank holiday weekend this year specialist drinks agency Sweet & Chilli hosted a brunch at the Slug and Lettuce restaurant in Manchester and commissioned Raccoon Event Photography to capture the event. Marie-Claire, one of our northern based photographers went along to photograph the party.
