Haute Media is more than a team of professional media production specialists. They are storytellers who deeply understand the significance of capturing life’s milestones, celebrations, and turning points. With over 15 years of experience and a diverse team of more than 20 experts, Haute Media has mastered the art of event capture. Their commitment to excellence, creativity, and innovation ensures that every moment of your event is captured with precision and transformed into a timeless story. They bring a passion for storytelling that goes beyond simply recording events and strive to encapsulate the unique atmosphere and emotion of each special occasion.
The year 2022 was definitely one year for the books, thanks to our talented team and amazing clients! Our Haute Media team had the opportunity to capture event photography and videography for some once-in-a-lifetime events and make incredible memories that we will cherish forever! Here is a look at our Haute Media 2022: A Year in Review, highlighting a few of our most memorable moments from this past year!
Ice-T at Raising Cane’s
In June, in honor of National Iced Tea Day, Raising Cane’s hosted a very special event. Ice-T, the legendary musician and “Law and Order: SVU” star, donned a Raising Cane’s uniform to interact with and serve customers as a fun surprise! Not only did Ice-T make and serve fresh Iced Tea, but guests were able to watch the Actor in action while he filmed a commercial for the popular fast-food company. Ice-T was also happy to take customer orders at the cash register and drive-thru window, and pose for many photo ops! It was an irreproducible moment for not only guests, but our Haute Media team as we got to witness the delight on all the customer’s faces. Not only are these moments special for us, but the photos are extremely valuable to Raising Cane’s as a brand who were able to utilize the images in marketing campaigns and publish on social media!
Ice-T at Raising Cane’s in Phoenix, Arizona
Elvis Movie Premiere – Harkins Hunka Burnin’ Love Party!
June was a busy month with our Haute Media Team also having the incredible opportunity to photograph a special screening party of the newElvis movie at Harkins Theatres in Scottsdale, featuring a surprise appearance from the leading-man, Austin Butler, and director, Baz Luhrmann, themselves! As soon as Baz and Austin stepped into the theater, the crowd went wild and we could not wait to capture photos of these two and the ecstatic fans! We were pretty star-struck ourselves and we couldn’t help falling in love with these two.. We love looking back on these incredible images and remembering what an amazing day that was!
Elvis Movie Premiere at Harkins Theatre featuring Baz Luhrmann and Austin Butler
OBAP 2022 ReYOUnion Conference
In August, our Haute Media team captured photography and videography at the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) 46th Annual ReYOUnion Conference. OBAP creates pathways to success through educating youth, communities, and professionals; with the vision of “shaping an aerospace industry as diverse as the people we serve.” The three-day conference was held here in Phoenix at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass to recognize 46 years of OBAP history and salute those leading the way for the future! The event included a social mixer, gala, professional headshot station (set up and ran by yours truly), and a special guest appearance by the United States Secretary for the Department of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg. Our Haute Media team was honored to work with such an incredible organization!
The 46th Annual Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals’ ReYOUnion Conference
Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove 2019-2021 Kitchen Design Contest Summit & Gala
In October, we were fortunate enough to pack our bags and head to Nashville, Tennessee; where our Haute Media team captured photos for the Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove: 2019-2021 Kitchen Design Contest Summit and Gala. The Summit and Gala were held to highlight and honor the pioneering professionals, who with their outstanding creativity and dedication that have pushed the boundaries of kitchen design! The three-day event was a balance of both work and play with an awards dinner & gala plus excursions into the Heart of Music City! Our Haute Media team traveled alongside the Kitchen Design Contest finalists to the beautiful Cheekwood Estate and Gardens, the historic Belle Meade Planation, the iconic Graystone Quarry, and the world-famous Grand Ole Opry! Capturing these sights were definitely some of our top highlights of 2022!
Beautiful sights in Nashville, Tennessee from the Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove: 2019-2021 Kitchen Design Contest Summit & Gala
STAFDA Annual Convention & Trade Show
In November, our Haute Media team also traveled to San Diego to capture photography for the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association’s (STAFDA) 46th Annual Convention and Trade Show. STAFDA represents the best companies and leaders in the construction/industrial supply chain. Their 46th Annual Convention and Trade Show was a three-day event with highlights that included an opening party at the San Diego Zoo; educational workshops from seasoned economist, Alan Beaulieu; and wilderness adventurer, Bear Grylls, as the keynote speaker! Our Haute Media team loves to travel to capture photography and videography for events, and it was such a treat to see all of the memories they made during their travels. We have loved working with STAFDA for many years and can’t wait to see where they travel to next in 2023!
Event Photography from the STAFDA’s 46th Annual Convention and Trade Show in San Diego, California
We could not have had such an incredible year without our talented Haute Media team and amazing partners!
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and boy do we agree. Photography is all about capturing special moments in time, allowing those present and even those absent, to recall the emotions and atmosphere of an event for years to come. That is why event photography is vital to any successful corporate event.
No matter what type of event you are hosting, whether it is a conference, trade show, awards banquet, or even an open house event, it is important to document your events with professional photography.
Check out some of the latest corporate events our Haute Media team has captured this season and see how these companies are utlizing the awesome event photos!
Arevon Fall Retreat
In October, our Haute Media team captured photography for Arevon’s first ever Fall Retreat at the Gila River Resort and Casino. Arevon is a leading renewable energy company that has a passion to improve the future through clean energy usage. Arevon’s Fall Retreat included speeches from corporate executives, good food, and fun team-bonding activities; such as a scavenger hunt throughout the Gila River Resort and Casino! We are able to capture the festivities and smiles through photographs that will allow the whole Arevon team to look back at their successful first employee retreat with fond memories!
The Arevon team at the Gila River Resort & Casino
The Arevon Corporate Event
STAFDA Annual Convention & Trade Show
Our Haute Media team traveled to San Diego to capture photography for the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association’s (STAFDA) 46th Annual Convention and Trade Show. STAFDA represents the best companies and leaders in the construction/industrial supply chain. Their 46th Annual Convention and Trade Show was a three-day event with highlights that included an opening party at the San Diego Zoo; educational workshops from seasoned economist, Alan Beaulieu; and wilderness adventurer, Bear Grylls, as the keynote speaker!
Alan Beaulieu
Bear Grylls
DPR Construction Open House
Earlier this month our Haute Media team captured roaming photography, and step and repeat photography for the DPR Construction Open House. DPR Construction is a construction engineering company that focuses on highly complex and technical projects. The DPR Open House was an event to celebrate the company’s amazing customers and partners for all the work that they have done this last year. There was lots of fun, food, drinks, and music, and the photos to prove it!
DPR Construction Open House
DPR Corporate Event
JLL Capital Markets Corporate Reception
Our Haute Media team also photographed the JLL Capital Markets Corporate Reception earlier this month. JLL is a global commercial real estate company that helps to buy, build, occupy and invest in a variety of assets including industrial, commercial, retail, residential and hotel real estate. Their Corporate Reception was a welcome event for 50 C-suite level executives that took place in Phoenix on the Amenity Deck at The Grove where a beautiful silhouette of Camelback Mountain made an appearance in many of the shots gathered from that night!
JLL Capital Markets
JLL Corporate Event
Not only do photographs make great memories for you and your team to look back on, but they provide the perfect content to share to online and traditional platforms! Thus, generating buzz and excitement for your event and your company.
Let Haute Media take your brand to the next level! Book our photography services for your next event by visiting www.HautePhotoVideo.com!
As a business or brand, it is important to know the benefits of virtual events and how they can impact your company. Virtual events are not just a fad of the past few years, but a digital experience that is here to stay! Virtual events, events in which all the elements and attendee participation takes place virtually, are oftentimes more flexible, cost effective, and less-time consuming alternatives to traditional events.
There are many positive factors of virtual events that go on to support the fact that they have not dissipated with the times. In fact, Virtual events have increased in popularity by 35% from 2020. Which makes sense when you consider that during times where meeting in person can become an unattainable or inefficient option, virtual events offer a highly effective way to continue on connecting and sharing ideas with people all around the world. Virtual events not only offer many time and cost-saving advantages to the host, they also provide attendees with a freedom and flexibility not available in traditional, in-person events. Even going as far to break the time, travel, and location constraints that can surround attending an in-person event. A person in Arizona and a person in New York can attend the same event without the cost and hassle of hopping on a plane!
Like traditional, in-person events, virtual events are still an incredible way to generate brand recognition and bring information and awareness to an idea or topic. It is also just as easy, if not easier, to gauge key performance indicators such as event attendance and fundraising efforts, which are both key indicators of a successful event.
Virtual events are an incredibly valuable alternative to traditional events that can oftentimes be the better choice for a specific business or company.
What are the Benefits of Virtual Events?
Freedom and flexibility for your participants and attendees
Save money on travel costs for participants and attendees
Reach a wider, global audience
Connect and network with people all over the world, while growing your brand recognition simultaneously
Raise greater funds for your cause by reaching a wider range of people
Feeding Matters Annual Community Virtual Event
Our Haute Media team has partnered with Feeding Matters to produce their annual virtual community fundraising event for the past three years and each year, it gets better and better! Earlier this month, we conducted a live-streamed broadcast of Feeding Matters 2022 Annual Community Event, which was entirely virtual for their online audience. Feeding Matters is a nonprofit that works to improve the system of care for children with Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) through advocacy, education, and research. Their Annual Community Event is held each year to raise awareness and support for PFD, recognize the accomplishments of their PFD families, and share the impact that Feeding Matters is making. The use of a virtual event allowed Feeding Matters to extend their reach and connect with a wider, global audience in order to raise awareness and funds for children who struggle with pediatric feeding disorder. That is one of the greatest benefits of virtual events, to connect and network with a wider range of people who all care about such an important cause.
Hybrid Events
Another great alternative that works to incorporate the pros of both virtual and in-person events are hybrid events. Hybrid events include elements and attendee participation that take place both in-person at a physical location and online virtually. They work to maintain the memorability and personality of your in-person events, while having the flexibility and accommodations that come with virtual spaces. Attendees, speakers, and sponsors who are not able to attend in-person, can be virtually connected to those at the event in order to assist and contribute to the overall success of an event.
How Haute Media Can Help You!
Haute Media can help your business with any of your Virtual or Hybrid Event needs. From room layout and set design to audio and music to live video streaming and broadcasting; our Haute Media team will guide you through every step of your event production from initial planning and rehearsals to final delivery and production.
To take your next in-person, virtual, or hybrid event to the next level, and to learn more about the benefits of virtual events, visit www.HautePhotoVideo.com!
Only 100 Days until the Super Bowl comes to Arizona!
Get ready Arizona, it’s time to get HYPED for SUPER BOWL LVII! If you haven’t already heard, the Super Bowl is coming back to Arizona on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at the State Farm Stadium. We are booking up fast and would love to get your Arizona Super Bowl event booked on our calendar!
Our Haute Media team couldn’t be more thrilled! We are looking forward to the next 100 days leading up to the Super Bowl and are HYPED to have the best team in the world as we take on Super Bowl LVII!
Arizona Super Bowl LVII
ContactHaute Media for all of your Arizona Super Bowl event photography and videography needs.
What are Experiential Events & How do they Promote Your Brand?
A business doesn’t want people to just know their brand, they want people to experience their brand. Companies began to search for a more engaging and tangible way to promote their brand to an audience beyond that of traditional events. Just as all ideas and concepts have the ability to change and grow, events and the manner in which they are executed have also evolved. Thus, the creation of experiential events. An experiential event is a multifaceted affair that completely immerses attendees with the hopes of leaving them with positive brand image and lasting memories for years to come.
This past Summer, our Haute Media Team had the amazing opportunity to photograph a special screening party of the new Elvis movie featuring a surprise appearance by Austin Butler and Baz Luhrmann themselves! As soon as Baz and Austin stepped into the theatre, the crowd went wild and of course, everyone wanted their photo taken with these two! This is a perfect example of an experiential event and the important role of photography and videography in promoting your brand. By capturing photos at this event, not only did it leave a lasting impression on all of the guests but the photos were used as promotional material. When it comes to promoting your brand and your events, visual content such as photos and videos are essential!
Baz Luhrmann & Austin Butler at the Harkins Theaters Hunka Burnin’ Love Premiere Party
Here is another great example of an experiential event that our Haute Media team captured recently – In honor National Iced Tea Day, Raising Cane’s hosted a special event with legendary musician and “Law and Order: SVU” star, Ice-T who interacted with and served their customers as a fun surprise! Not only did Ice-T make and serve fresh Iced Tea, guests were able to watch the Actor in action while filming a commercial for Raising Cane’s, plus he took customer orders and posed for photo ops. These photos highlight a fun and irreproducible moment for guests that they will always remember and correlate with Raising Cane’s. Not only are these moments special for guests, but the photos are extremely valuable to Raising Cane’s as a brand who were able to utilize the images in marketing campaigns and publish on social media.
Ice-T at Raising Cane’s location in Phoenix, Arizona.
Raising Cane’s Campaign: Ice-T Knows Iced Tea
The purpose of an experiential event is to bring a brand to life in the eyes of the target audience. The key being to target a desired audience and then communicate brand values by creating memorable experiences that give and add value to the lives of customers. Instead of a company telling their audience what their brand is about, the audience gets to experience the brand for themselves. By bringing a brand to life and allowing people to engage and interact with the brand for themselves, the audience will hopefully create a positive attachment to the brand as well. Therefore, creating brand awareness and brand loyalty that can then be shared through positive word of mouth and social media.
Another important factor of experiential events is the opportunity for photography and videography. Experiential events are the perfect opportunity to gather publisher-generated and user-generated content that can be utilized across multiple traditional and digital platforms.
Why is Experiential Event Photography & Videography Important?
It is important to utilize Photography & Videography to enhance any experiential event. Photography and videography gathered during an experiential event is essential to sharing the personality of a brand to the audience outside the scope of the event. Those not in attendance will still be able to connect with the personality and energy of a brand through the lens of photography and videography. High quality photos and videos from a fun, engaging experiential event will generate buzz and get people excited and talking about a brand!
Take a look at this amazing video from the Scottsdale Arts Annual ARTrageous Gala! Doesn’t this video make you want to attend the next ARTrageous event?!
This is why in the age of social media, it is also important to have photo opportunities for guests to have for their own personal use. Having visually engaging images that can be shared online will not only get guests excited and feel personally a part of the event. It will also double serve as an organic marketing effort to promote a positive brand image and extend brand reach to an attendee’s personal followers.
Experiential events are a unique, immersive way for guests to engage with you brand and create lifelong memories in the process. Experimental events are incredibly rewarding for both the brand and the guests, however, they are also an incredible deal of work. If you are hosting an experiential event, our Haute Media team would love to help and take your brand to the next level by providing you with stunning, high-quality photos and/or videos that can be shared in any format! Ensure that your company is viewed in the most positive of lights and your guests have an abundance of photos and videos to share with their friends and family!
Visit www.HautePhotoVideo.comand contact us at Haute Media to capture your next experiential event!
Enhance Your Brand with Photography and Videography
Think about all the content you consume on a daily basis as you scroll through your social media feeds. Photos and videos are at the forefront of every successful social media platform. Photos and videos are essential tools for anyone looking to market themselves or their company. When it comes marketing your business, the content you share can make or break your brand. The key is to enhance your brand with photography and videography. Professional photography and videography is guaranteed to enhance your online presence and attract more followers!
In fact, a study from PR News discovered that high-quality, appealing visual content receives 94% more views than text-only marketing. When used correctly and especially when used together, both photos and videos will capture your audience’s attention and encourage engagement in a way that is beneficially different from traditional print media. The study from PR News underscores the importance of elevating your brand by utilizing both photography and videography in your marketing and advertising campaigns.
At Haute Media, we specialize in both Photography and Videography. Our team of professional photographers and videographers capture both commercial projects and events of all kinds from corporate conferences to community fundraisers. We can’t stress enough how important it is to capture both photography and videography at your events. Considering the amount of time and effort you put into planning your events, it is evident that you want to show off what a successful job you’ve done, and what better way than with stunning professional photos and high-quality videos! Not to mention, capturing photo and video is a great way to document your events and can be helpful for future planning. Plus, the more photos and videos taken, the more content you have to work with! All of the photos and videos collected can be utilized across different platforms and repurposed to fit different mediums. This gives you plenty of brand content to use for years to come!
Western Wealth Capital’s “We’ve Got Your Back” Event
In July, our Haute Media team captured both photography and videography during the 7th annual Western Wealth Capital (WWC) “We’ve Got Your Back” event held in Phoenix, Arizona. The “We’ve Got Your Back” program was created to help school-aged children living in WWC’s multifamily properties get started off on the right foot. More than 15,000 backpacks have been donated by WWC to help students have a successful school year and make their communities a more positive place. The event took place at Arches Apartment Homes, where our Haute Media photographer and videographer captured all of the excitement including live testimonials and footage of the families enjoying their backpacks, the live DJ, face painter, and even a snow cone truck!
Enhance Your Brand with Event Photography
Event photography is essential to any successful business. Check out these awesome photos our Haute Media photographers captured at the Western Wealth Capital “We’ve Got Your Back” event! The irreplaceable candid shots captured during this community event wonderfully showcases WWC’s brand image and values.
Enhance Your Brand with Event Videography
Videography is a versatile and creative medium that can express your brand personality, as well as your company values. View the video we produced below from all the event footage including live testimonial interviews that our Haute Media videographer captured on site during the Western Wealth Capital “We’ve Got Your Back” event! Specifically, this video highlights the overall event and promotes the company’s mission and community outreach.
By understanding that their event was a perfect opportunity to capture engaging photo and video content, Western Wealth Capital collected important footage that is being utilized in marketing campaigns for print, social, digital, and more! These timeless photos and videos communicate ideas and values of the brand in a unique and positive way that differs from anything that could be conveyed by traditional print media.
To book photography and videography services for your next event, contact us at www.HautePhotoVideo.com and let Haute Media help take your brand to the next level!
5 Tips For Event Speakers To Captivate An Audience
Capturing the attention of your audience should be the goal of any event speaker. It can be intimidating to get a live audience to pay attention, especially at a loud event with many distractions and multiple speakers. The goal to differentiate oneself from other speakers and leave a lasting impression can cause immense pressure. A successful speaker has more to contribute than just the context of their words. Factors such as stage presence, personality, and props all play a role in how well an audience remembers your performance. It is important to take a step back to understand all of the elements outside of a speech that contribute to your overall success. Following these 5 tips for event speakers will surely help you captivate your audience and leave them with fond memories of you and your event for years to come!
5 Tips For Event Speakers To Captivate An Audience
1. Set The Stage
Small details such as lighting and sound may seem obvious, but these minute details will contribute to the fluidity of a speech and make you look and sound your best. Make sure to double check preparations before heading onstage. It is also important to fill the background in a visually engaging way. Whether with a nameplate, corporate logo, or banner; include visuals that help the audience know who you are and what your business is. When guests are looking back at photos and/or videos, the company logos or event banners will help them recall details of your speech and event.
Many people retain more information with the assistance of visuals and props. The use of photos, graphs, statistics or props that correlate with the information verbalized in your speech will enhance the overall experience of your presentation. It’s important to note that visuals such as slides, PowerPoints, or videos should not deliver your speech for you. Instead, they are there to compliment your speech and offer a visual representation of your words.
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3. Use Big Movements
Standing in the same spot and position for the duration of your speech will likely cause you to lose your audience’s attention. As an attendee, it is not easy to give your complete undivided attention during a long motionless and monotonous speech. So it is up to you as the professional speaker to captivate your audience! Fill the stage with your voice and movements. Talk with your hands, raise your arms at key points, and fluctuate your voice to minimize any lulls in your speech. Having movement in your speech provides variation and will help keep your audience’s attention. Grand gestures not only keep your audience entertained, but also make for great candid photos to look back on!
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4. Understand Your Audience
When preparing for any speech, it is always important to first understand who your audience is. This will equip you with the knowledge of how to best interact with your listeners, what visuals and props you should include, what jokes would resonate best, and what technology to incorporate. Tailoring your performance based on the exact audience creates a more memorable experience!
5. Interact With Your Audience
Don’t be afraid to interact with your audience. Ask questions. Make your way into the crowd. Maintain direct eye contact. If they are wearing name tags, use their names when addressing them. These techniques will liven up any crowd and capture their attention. By connecting with your audience, you add more dimension and humanity to your presentation.
Follow these 5 Tips for Event Speakers to Captivate An Audience and ensure that you and your events are timelessly memorable. For more great tips, visit www.HautePhotoVideo.com and contact Haute Media to capture your next event!
One of the main benefits of reaching a virtual audience is being able to target multiple markets at any one time. Virtual and hybrid events have incredible potential for growth in audience engagement. Live streamed virtual events can be attended by anyone from any location, allowing you to reach wider demographics and grow your overall customer base.
If you’re planning a live in-person event, incorporating a hybrid platform will allow you to increase your overall reach and gainmore attendees. Hybrid events combine both live and virtual event elements to create a unique and engaging experience while providing greater flexibility for your audience. Hybrid event models also help ensure that no one misses out on your amazing event due to travel or scheduling restrictions.
Broadcasting your live event via a virtual platform opens many doors by giving you the chance to connect with a larger audience than could ever be possible in person. A virtual audience is able to actively participate in your live event from their mobile devices or desktop computer in real time. They can be anywhere in the world and still attend and most importantly engage in your event. Virtual engagement tools you can incorporate in your hybrid events include live polls, Q&A sessions, and real-time audience chat for remote participants.
For event planners, corporate professionals, and business owners, it is important to understand the benefits of reaching a virtual audience and how to utilize virtual event components to enhance your overall attendee experience.
What are the Benefits of Reaching a Virtual Audience?
Target multiple markets at any one time
Expand reach to a global level
Increase participant engagement with mobile accessible networking features
Provide greater flexibility for your attendees
Whether you’re hosting a virtual or hybrid event, there are several benefits of reaching a virtual audience. Successful event planners hire professional videographers to handle their virtual event video production to ensure a seamless production process and a polished presentation for the final event.
You can count on our professional video production team to:
Choose the right technology and virtual event platform to support the experience you aim to deliver
Handle all aspects of the live and virtual production including on-site audio/video requirements and remote speaker management
Deliver broadcast-quality content and provide support for A/V production
Feeding Matters 9th Annual Community Fundraiser Raised Over $200K Virtually!
Feeding Matters hosted their 9th Annual Community Fundraiser event in November and Team Haute was honored to produce their entire virtual event for the second year in a row! Reaching a virtual audience was a major benefit for Feeding Matters. The event reached a worldwide audience and raised over $200K virtually!
Feeding Matters is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families who care for children with pediatric feeding disorder. Every year, Feeding Matters hosts a community fundraising event to raise awareness and help improve the system of care for pediatric feeding disorder.
Feeding Matters’ Annual Community Event unites families, clinicians, donors, and supporters to celebrate advances in PFD and raise much-needed funds to accelerate identification, ignite research, and promote collaborative care for children with PFD.
Hosting a virtual event allowed Feeding Matters to reach a global audience, some as far as South Africa, Italy, and Brazil! Attendees gathered virtually and were able to participate and communicate in real time via the live audience chat feature, allowing for a strong sense of community.
You can view the entire virtual event online at feedingmatters2021.hautephotovideo.com and to learn more about the work Feeding Matters is doing or to make a donation, please visit feedingmatters.org.
Reaching a virtual audience was a major benefit for Feeding Matters’ Annual Community Event and can make a strong impact on any event if done properly.
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