Best Event Entertainment Ideas

Best Event Entertainment

Best Event Entertainment Ideas

Entertainment is an important part of any event and choosing the right type of entertainment will help ensure your event is a success. From main performances to smaller interactions, it is important to plan quality entertainment that will leave your guests feeling inspired!

Tips For Planning Event Entertainment 

1. Remember Your Audience 

Entertainment is one of the best ways to make your event memorable and keep your guests talking about for weeks. When choosing your event entertainment, first and most importantly, you should think about your audience. Choose entertainment that will compliment your main event agenda and create memorable experiences for your guests.

2. Incorporate Your Brand

Every elements of your event, including entertainment, is a direct reflection of your business. It is important to incorporate your brand and include entertainment that is in line with your company image and values that will make a positive impression on your guests. Personalizing your performance or entertainment to reflect your company is also great way to build brand recognition!

3. Creativity Is Key

When it comes to planning event entertainment, our best tip is to think outside the box! Unique entertainment will “wow” your guests and leave a lasting impression. Give your guests an ultimate event experience with creative and interactive entertainment ideas!

Event Entertainment Ideas 

Here are 9 event entertainment ideas to inspire you and get your creativity flowing! The best part is, these creative event entertainment ideas work well for in-person gatherings or blended hybrid events!

MUSICIANS

You can never go wrong with live music at your events! Bring in a live musician for your in-person events or even stream their performances remotely for your virtual events!

Best Event Entertainment

LIVE BANDS

Book a local band to provide a live concert for your guests at your next event!

COMEDIANS

Have some good, clean fun with a stand up comedian at your next event! Professional Comedians like Howie Mandel know how to entertain any crowd!

Best Event Entertainment

ARTISTS

When it comes to event entertainment, think outside the box! Live stage art including live paintings will surely leave a lasting impression on your guests!

Best Event Entertainment

MAGICIANS

Magicians and Illusionists will bring laughs and amazement to any event!

DANCERS

Break up your event and entertain your audience with exciting dance performances!

SINGERS

A beautiful singing voice will capture the attention of any crowd and leave them wanting more!

CELEBRITY IMPERSONATORS

Turn heads and add excitement with a celebrity lookalike or impersonator to make a surprise appearance at your next event!

LIVE DJ

Get your crowd moving and make your own dance party with the help from a live DJ!

When planning your next event, contact us at HautePhotoVideo.com to arrange a one-on-one consultation. We are here to help plan and capture your events and live entertainment!

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How To Optimize Your Hybrid Event

Hybrid Events

How To Optimize Your Hybrid Event

Learn how to optimize your hybrid event by following these pro tips!

A hybrid event combines a live in-person event with virtual online components. When it comes to planning a hybrid event, it is all about blending the “live” in-person and “virtual” digital channels to create a seamless shared experience for your entire audience. The following tips provide a great starting point to pave the way towards successful hybrid events.

Identify Your Event Goals 

Before you can begin to optimize your hybrid event, you should identify your goals and objectives. Start by determining your target audience, the event type/scope, and the type of design and engagement you are going for.

Identify the event type, size and experience you wish to create for your attendees – will you host a 30 minute webinar, a 1 hour single stream event, a full day event with breakout sessions, or even a 2-4 day event with multiple streams and sessions?

Choose The Right Virtual Event Platform 

Once you have determined your target audience and event goals, the next step is choosing the right technology and virtual event platform to support the experience you aim to deliver. In order to create an engaging experience for your both your “live” in-person attendees and your “virtual” remote participants, it is important to choose a virtual event platform that meets all of your needs. There are numerous event platforms that offer various digital features to engage your audience both on-site and online. 

When choosing your virtual event platform, a few components to look for include: 

  • High Quality Streaming Capabilities 
  • Custom Branding
  • Live Audience Engagement (i.e. Live Chat, Polls and Q&A) 
  • Social Hubs or Virtual Lobbies
  • Second Screen Capabilities
  • Ease of Use/User Friendly 
  • Data Analytics to measure the success of your event with advanced reporting

Second screens help bridge the gap between in-person and virtual audiences by encouraging cross-channel participation. The first screen at an event is the stage and main presentation screen. The second screens are your mobile devices (i.e. tablets or smartphones) that are used by audience members to see and interact with the presentation content. Second screens allow your audience to participate in presentation slide sharing, note-taking, polling, survey and Q&A participation, games, quizzes, and more!

Plan Your Production To Optimize Your Hybrid Event

After you have determined which event platform is best for you, it is time to starting planning and putting together all the pieces of your production. 

First, make sure you have assembled a professional media production team in order to handle all aspects of the live and virtual production including on-site audio/video requirements and remote speaker management. Give yourself the peace of mind in knowing you’ll have a team of professional to deliver broadcast-quality content and provide support for A/V production. Plus, as media professionals we can offer multi-location productions to bring speakers at various sites together in a single shared experience. There is never a reason to cancel sessions for presenters or panelists that cannot attend physically, we can bring them in remotely!

Next, choose a theme and determine what content you want to deliver.  Keep in mind, it is important to create a mix of live and on-demand digital content that is easy for viewers to find and follow. Offer a variety of content including welcome videos, keynotes, panels, and breakouts.

Incorporate audience engagement by enabling live chat, Q&A, polls and more to encourage your audience to interact and communicate with one another. You can engage an even larger audience by sharing your stream on your social media channels (i.e. YouTube, Facebook Live, LinkedIn Live, etc.) this will help you amplify your hybrid event by spreading the word and reaching a wider audience, allowing viewers from around the globe to tune in and participate!

Live chat tools allow your audience to interact from anywhere in the world. During our live broadcast of the Feeding Matters 8th Annual Community Event, the live audience chat was a fan favorite!

If you’re asking yourself how to optimize your hybrid event, follow these tips to help you prioritize your event framework and choose the right virtual platform that will allow your attendees to network with each other and optimize your overall event experience!

Be sure to subscribe to our blog and newsletter for more great tips at HautePhotoVideo.com and contact us when you’re ready to start planning your next hybrid event!

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Live Event Media Production in Phoenix, Arizona

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The Fall event season is upon us and Team Haute is here to help you plan every detail of your live event media production!

If you need event photographers, videographers, drone coverage, or full event production, we do it all! Our team of media professionals will work closely with you to understand your vision and help make your live event shine!

Check out a few live events we’ve produced and captured below and when you’re ready to start planning your live events, contact us at Haute Media!

Live Event Media Production

When it comes to live in-person event production, having a team of media professionals to guide you through every step of pre-production planning and rehearsals to final production and delivery is the best way to go! Hiring a professional media production company will give you peace of mind in knowing you’re getting the best quality equipment and a highly experienced team equipped with backup gear and prepared to handle any situation.

Our team at Haute Media specializes in live event production from: 

  • Professional Staging, Lighting, Teleprompters, IMAG, Audio, Video and Music
  • Room Layout and Set Design 
  • Live Video Streaming and Broadcasting (for any remote participants or hybrid event models)

In September of 2019, we had the amazing opportunity to partner with Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove to produce the 2017-2018 Kitchen Design Contest Gala, where designers from all over the world gathered at the beautiful Belmond Charleston Place Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. We provided full event production including photography, videography, lighting, room and stage design, you name it!

Check out this awesome video to see highlights we captured from the event in Charleston and visit the KDC website for updates and more contest details! We can’t wait to see what they have in store for the 2019-2021 KDC Summit and Gala! 

Live Event Photography and Videography

It has been well over a year since many of us have attended a live concert, festival, fashion show or any other large gathering for that matter. Now that live events are slowly and safely returning, we are excited to help you start planning your event photography and videography!

There is no better way to capture the hard work and beautiful designs you put into planning and producing live events than with professional photography and videography. 

Our team of professional event photographers and videographers will expertly capture your community and corporate events documenting every detail from start to finish!

Community Event Photography and Videography

Specializing in event photography and videography, we have been fortunate to work with some incredible organizations within our community to capture all kinds of events including:

  • Charity Galas and Fundraising Events
  • Performing Arts, Museums and Theatre
  • Groundbreakings, Grand Openings and Ribbon Cutting Events

In the Winter of 2019, Team Haute partnered with the Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts to capture Photography, Videography, and Aerial Drone coverage at Scottsdale Arts’ Annual ARTrageous Gala. The glamorous “Starry Night” celebrated 20 years of the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art! Here are a few photos and the event video we produced below.

Scottsdale Arts Starry Night: An ARTrageous Gala

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Corporate Event Photography and Videography

Large corporate events are popular in Phoenix and our team has captured countless corporate events over the years. We specialize in all types of corporate event photography and videography including: 

  • Conventions, Conferences and Trade Shows
  • Award Ceremonies, Networking and Team Building
  • Executive Headshots and Groups
  • Client Testimonials and Video Interviews

In the Fall of 2019, Team Haute worked with Agora Summits to capture photography and videography at the Smart Water Summit held at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. Check out these photos and videos from the convention and view more of our corporate event photography and videography at HautePhotoVideo.com.

Agora Summits Smart Water Summit

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Professional Event Photography In Phoenix

Professional Event Photography In Phoenix

Haute Media is the company to call for all of your professional event photography in Phoenix! 

 

Professional Event Photography In Phoenix

 

Phoenix, Arizona is a prime destination for events and entertainment. Home to some of the largest venues and top attractions in the state, Phoenix is known for successfully hosting major events including conventions, trade shows, festivals and more!

Currently the Phoenix Suns Arena in Downtown Phoenix is hosting the 2021 NBA Championship Finals, now that the Suns have locked in their spot in the series! 

At Haute Media, our team of professional photographers specialize in live events and have captured countless corporate, community, and charity events in Phoenix including:

  • Groundbreakings and Grand Openings
  • Conferences
  • Galas and Fundraisers 
  • Concerts and Festivals
  • Conventions and Trade Shows
  • Award Ceremonies 
  • Team Building Activities 
  • Product Launches
  • Brand Activations
  • Experiential Events

No matter the occasion, when it comes to live events, hiring a professional event photographer is no question! Here are three benefits you’re guaranteed when you invest in professional event photography in Phoenix.

Experience 

Professional event photographers have the experience and necessary skills to know how to best capture your events using optimum lighting techniques and unique angles from every direction.

As professional event photographers, we know how to be unobtrusive while capturing every important photo op! We understand the amount of work that goes into planning your events and our goal is to help you document every detail so you can show it off for years to come!

Professional Event Photography In Phoenix

 

Equipment 

Our highly trained team of professional photographers come prepared for any lighting situation and are always armed with backup equipment. Utilizing professional grade equipment and full frame DSLR cameras, we’ll provide incomparably high-quality images of your event.

Specializing in events and corporate photography, we understand the important shots, how to interact with attendees and where we need to be! With our artistic eye and top-of-the-line equipment, we will capture your events using various techniques, angles, and lenses.

Not to mention, having a professional photographer cover your event will ensure no one is left out of your images! 

Professional Event Photography In Phoenix

 

Quality 

There is no comparison when it comes to professional photography. Professional event photography will ensure you stand out from your competition with high-quality visually appealing images that can be used again and again for marketing materials. 

People remember visual content. Sharing high-quality event images will generate word of mouth and create more buzz for your business. Plus, professional event photography helps you promote your brand and make you more memorable, building trust and credibility among your audience by showing them who you are and what you have to offer.

Professional Event Photography In Phoenix

 

Hiring Haute Media for your next event will ensure you are getting a professional experienced photographer with top-of-the-line equipment to capture high-quality images documenting your event. Contact us today at HautePhotoVideo.com and let’s start creating!

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Super Bowl Arizona Events – Photography & Videography

Super Bowl Arizona Events

Get ready Phoenix, the Super Bowl is coming back to Arizona February 2023!

The NFL and Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee announced that Super Bowl LVII is scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. We are just a year and a half away which means it’s time to start planning for 2023 Super Bowl Arizona Events!

Super Bowl Arizona Events

Home of the Arizona Cardinals, State Farm Stadium hosted Super Bowl XLII in 2008 (New York Giants v. New England Patriots) and Super Bowl XLIX in 2015 (New England Patriots v. Seattle Seahawks). Super Bowl LVII will be the third Super Bowl held at State Farm Stadium (previously University of Phoenix Stadium), and the fourth Super Bowl to take place in Arizona. Super Bowl XXX was held at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe in 1996. 

Haute Media was selected to participate as event photographers in the 2015 Arizona Super Bowl Business Connect Resource Guide and were featured on the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee website. We had the incredible opportunity to photograph several amazing events during Super Bowl Week, from celebrity and athlete appearances, to fashion shows, culinary events, concerts and even a few top secret events! Check out these highlights from Super Bowl Week 2015 events in Phoenix and you can view more event photography at hautephotovideo.com.

NFL Off the Field Player’s Wives Association Welcome Reception at SAKS Fifth Avenue – Event Photography

SAKS Fifth Avenue in Biltmore Fashion Park kicked off Arizona Super Bowl Week with the NFL Off the Field Player’s Wives Association during a meet and greet brunch and Super Bowl fashion show!

Super Bowl Arizona Events
NFL Business Leadership Forum – Event Photography

It was so great to celebrate with all of the local businesses of the AZ Super Bowl Business Connect Program during Super Bowl Week!

Super Bowl Arizona Events
Super Bowl Fan Fest – Event Photography

Every year, ESPN hosts a full week of live events leading up to Super Bowl Sunday. More than 70 events took place during Fan Fest Scottsdale including team appearances, celebrity appearances, concerts, fashion events and much more!

Super Bowl Arizona Scottsdale Fan Fest
PepsiCo Super Bowl Arizona Events – Event Photography

As the official sponsor of the Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show (featuring Katy Perry and Lenny Kravitz), Pepsi brought the hype to Phoenix and hosted a number of events during Super Bowl Week including:

  • Pepsi “Hyped for Halftime Stage” at Verizon Super Bowl Central including performances by Snoop Dogg and Zac Brown Band
  • PepsiCo Party at the Phoenix Art Museum including the “Rookie of the Year” Award Presentation 
  • Super Bowl Central presentation ceremony to the San Francisco Host Committee for Super Bowl 50
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Big Game, Big Give – Event Photography

The Big Game, Big Give is an annual fundraising event held in the Super Bowl host city each year. Presented by The Giving Back Fund and celebrity host, Mark Wahlberg, the 2015 Big Game, Big Give event was held at a private estate in Paradise Valley, AZ

Mark Wahlberg

In addition, Team Haute photographed the Global Events Celebrity Flag Football Game, the Super Bowl Central Media Party, Macy’s Super Bowl Events and Tanger Outlets Events during Super Bowl Week. It was an unforgettable experience for Team Haute and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for Super Bowl LVII in 2023! Contact us when you’re ready to start planning your Super Bowl Arizona Events and subscribe at HautePhotoVideo.com to receive more updates!

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4 Tips For Planning A Successful Corporate Event

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Planning a successful corporate event is a great responsibility that requires plenty of preparation. Corporate events range from conferences, trade shows and conventions to award ceremonies, networking, team building events and more. Whether you’re hosting a large incentive reward retreat or an exclusive company gathering, here are 4 great tips that will help you succeed in planning any corporate event!

Choose A Fun Theme

In the early stages of planning your corporate event, it is important to select a unique theme that will reflect your brand and resonate with your guests. 

Select a theme based around your event objective and make it memorable by incorporating creative decor, pops of color, festive food and drinks, and of course your logos and branding. 

If you’re hosting a corporate party or team building event, consider a Casino Night or a Western Barnyard BBQ!

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Pick A Great Location 

In addition to themes and decor, another important element in planning your corporate event is choosing the perfect location! 

Phoenix is home to some incredible event venues including a wide variety of large resorts, the Phoenix Convention Center and smaller spaces for exclusive corporate gatherings.   

When choosing a location or booking a venue for your event, a few important factors to consider are size/space, budget, and convenience. Ideally, the location should be easily accessible to your guests, which will help promote a strong turnout.  

Be sure to take advantage of the seasons! If weather permits, outdoor events are always a guest favorite and give you endless possibilities for activities (not to mention offer beautiful views for your event backdrop)!

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Include Interactive Entertainment and Activities 

Whatever theme and location you decide on, make sure to also include interactive entertainment and activities to keep your guests engaged! Choosing the right type of entertainment will help ensure your event is successful and memorable. 

Live music is always a great way to attract your audience and you can also wow your crowd with different performances from comedians, magicians, artists, and more!

Trade show exhibits are a great opportunity to show off your products while interacting with your guests. During conferences and conventions, include breakout sessions and hands-on workshops that focus on audience participation. You can even turn a corporate meeting into your own game show – the possibilities are endless when it comes to corporate event planning!

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Promote Your Event

After putting together the perfect plan with a unique theme, location, entertainment and activities, it is time to spread the word and promote your event! 

Getting the word out to your guests early in advance and sharing the details online is important to ensure a strong event turnout. 

To promote your event, send your entire contact database a custom newsletter or e-blast with the event invitation and details. Also share it on your blog, website, and social media channels. You can even create a Facebook page or a custom landing page on your website for event promotion!

Whatever platform you use to reach your target audience, make sure your communication is clear and includes all of the important event information, plus a few sneak peek details to get everyone excited about what’s to come. 

Planning and executing a corporate event is no easy task but keeping these 4 tips in mind during your preparation will help you host a successful and memorable corporate event!

Subscribe to receive more great updates on our website HautePhotoVideo.com and contact us when you’re planning your next corporate event!

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5 Community Events Featuring Top Candidates from 2020 Elections

It has been an incredible week watching the record-breaking voter turn out rise across the country! In honor of Election Week, we are sharing 5 Community Events that we have photographed over the years featuring Top Candidates from this year’s 2020 Elections. We are grateful for the opportunity to meet and photograph our community’s Political Leaders!

2019 South Mountain High School Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Last year, South Mountain High School renovated their school to incorporate an Academies program preparing students for an array of career fields ranging from Aerospace Education to Visual Media. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego (pictured below) celebrated with the students and faculty during a ribbon cutting ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona for the grand opening of South Mountain’s new campus and program in the Fall of 2019.

We always love seeing Kate Gallego at all of the great events in our community, working to strengthen the City’s support of our neighborhoods and public schools.

Congratulations to Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego on your reelection!

Learn more about what Kate is doing to improve the City of Phoenix at kategallego.com.

2017 Childhelp Drive the Dream Gala: A Journey to Oz

Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone is on the board and served as the Vice President with Childhelp, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting abused children and their families. Paul and his wife Veronica Penzone are pictured below at the 2017 Childhelp Drive the Dream Gala: A Journey to Oz. The 13th annual event celebrated the children and families Childhelp serves with proceeds benefitting Childhelp programs focusing on children’s needs.

Congratulations to Paul Penzone on your reelection to serve another term as our Sheriff!

Both Paul and his wife Veronica support organizations dedicated to child safety. Learn how Sheriff Paul Penzone is working to better Maricopa County at penzoneforsheriff.com.

2016 Arizona Foundation for Women Awards Luncheon

Greg Stanton attended the Arizona Foundation for Women’s 20th Anniversary Awards Luncheon, supporting the Foundation’s programming and sustainability to achieve their mission of creating a better life for Arizona’s women and children. Representative Greg Stanton is a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and he also serves on the Aviation and Highways and Transit subcommittees.

Congratulations to Greg Stanton on your reelection to serve another term as U.S. Representative for Arizona!

Learn more about how Greg Stanton is serving Arizona families at stanton.house.gov.

2015 Girl Scouts Camp Sombrero Groundbreaking

Congressman Ruben Gallego and his wife Kate Gallego (pictured below) celebrated the 103rd Birthday of Girl Scouts in 2015 during the Phase One Groundbreaking Ceremony at the Girl Scouts Leadership Center for Girls and Women at Camp Sombrero in Phoenix, Arizona. Congressman Ruben Gallego currently serves on The House Armed Services Committee and The Committee on Natural Resources.

Congratulations to Ruben Gallego on your reelection to serve another term as U.S. Representative for Arizona!

Learn more about Congressman Ruben Gallego and the work he is doing at rubengallego.house.gov.

2014 Caring Awards

The Caring Institute recognized Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her husband, Astronaut Captain Mark Kelly for leading the fight against cancer and for responsible gun laws at the 2014 Caring Awards Ceremony which took place at the Omni Montelucia Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mark Kelly and Gabby Giffords (pictured below) launched Americans for Responsible Solutions to encourage the prevention of gun violence and ensure responsible gun ownership.

Congratulations to Captain Mark Kelly on being elected to serve as the next United States Senator for Arizona!

Learn more about how Mark Kelly is working to provide stronger leadership for Arizonans at markelly.com.

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