I've attended dozens of corporate, fundraising, and nonprofit events, and photographers are usually professional, low-profile, and unobtrusive. However, at two recent events covered by Drew Altizer Photography, their photographer was extremely obtrusive, distracting, and disruptive to guests. Several attendees even commented on how much the photographer's behavior detracted from the experience. Instead of documenting the event, the photographer became the center of attention -- which significantly diminished the overall quality of both events. While I'm sure the photos turned out well, it came at the expense of the guest experience. read more

Considering using this photographer after viewing their Website. Other pictures on the site are far superior to photo shown on main page. Glad I took the time to look at all the pictures on this site. read more

I have always thought highly of Drew Altizer Photography but recently had the pleasure to partner with them for a corporate project in January 2023. Many thanks to Drew, Rachel, and the rest of your team for always being professional and for providing such quality work. read more

Drew's team is a dream to work with! I've hired them as our San Francisco event photographers for several Bay Area events and celebrations. They're incredibly professional and personable, and they make our guests feel at ease while capturing everything we need and delivering high-quality, beautiful photos and event coverage. read more

If you're looking for the absolute best to photograph your event, look no further! Year after year, Drew Altizer, and his team of the best photographers in the business have delivered the THE MOST exquisite shots of all my events, and events I've attended. Mr. Altizer's 'eye' for the shot is like no other in the business, and his subjects (by far) often look better in the photos than they do in person! Besides delivering THE SHOT, their administrative team are on top of everything, and they leave you with peace of mind, knowing that your photos are delivered to you promptly, placed with the proper media outlets for your event (if needed) and are quick to respond in assisting you with any other needs you may have. From the perfect shot, to retouching that blemish (if necessary), Drew Altizer Photography will be your go-to for your event's photography needs, and you'd soon wish you called on his services sooner! - Aubrey Brewster, San Francisco read more

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This was my first time using Drew Altizer Photography but had seen his work and was pleased with the style and quality of photography. His team was very easy to work with. Tara, my account manager was incredibly responsive, timely, and just generally on top of things. My day-off photographer was fantastic. He arrived at the venue before me (!) and was super easy to work with. I had my photos in my inbox within 24 hours and when a particular photo was missing from the bunch, Tara and the editing team found it, edited it, and had it back to me before the end of the day. I've worked with dozens of photographers and have never received this level of attention to details. Big thanks to Drew's team for taking care of my event. read more

We work with Drew Alitzer Photography to cover most of our San Francisco event photography needs. The crew is very organized and easy to work with. They also have established relationships with Bay Area press and media outlets which is a fantastic asset. Highly recommend! read more

Drew Altizer Photography is the ONLY choice for San Francisco event photography. Drew and his team are a dream to work with. The pre-event planning process for very thorough, so you can feel confident that everything you want to be captured will be. The photographs are beautiful, and guests love posing for his photos. They even helped us place the shots in San Francisco Magazine after the event. I could not recommend this team more! read more

I have used Drew Altizer Photography as the San Francisco event photographer for many events throughout my career in nonprofit work. His team is always super professional and the photos are great! This will not be the cheapest photographer around, but the photos will be high quality, the team has great customer service, and they will help you to get coverage in local publications, if possible. That submission process is a big bonus! We will continue to work with Drew and the team for our SF event photographer needs. read more

Whether I'm an event organizer looking for impeccable photography coverage or a gust hoping to take a flattering portrait, Drew Altizer Photography is my go-to San Francisco event photographer. I've worked with Drew and his team several times for ArtPoint events at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, and they always overdeliver on our expectations and leave our guests and sponsors pleased with the beautiful images they capture. The quality of event photography can vary wildly, but whenever I hire Drew's team, I know that I will be working with an incredibly professional, creative, dedicated event photographer who is sure to ask the right questions to prepare for the event but also has the experience and flexibility to roll with last-minute changes that inevitably pop up when executing an event for hundreds of people. I recently work with Drew and Reid to book two photographers for ArtPoint's annual gala, a black tie affair with 700 guests that spanned an entire museum. With a variety of sponsors who needed certain shots and a hard-to-capture board of directors who were busy running ensuring that the event was executing smoothly, Susana and Arthur made sure to capture all the images we requested and go beyond to ensure that each guest they photographed felt like a star. The resulting portfolio captured the event in the most flattering light, and we'll be using these images to showcase ArtPoint's events for years to come. Thank you, Drew and team! read more

This past Spring was the 3rd year in a row we hired Drew Altizer to photograph our annual industry and client outreach event. The photographer achieved gorgeous images of our space, attendees and sponsors as well as our merchandise. The images are upscale in their style and captured our soiree in the most positive light. They are overall professional, helpful and service oriented. We will continue to utilize their skills and talents moving forward. read more

It was a pleasure working with the Drew Altizer Photography team once again for an event this past June for a local SF Bay Area nonprofit. Our pre-event representative, Rachel, was responsive, helpful and easy to work with, and we felt like we were in great hands throughout the planning process. Our day of event photographer, Katie, did an incredible job capturing the evening with beautiful pictures. I'd definitely continue to recommend Drew Alitzer Photography to my clients. read more

I have worked with Drew Altizer photography three years in a row - they are all very easy to work with, both leading up to, and on the day of the event. Jami, my account manager, is always responsive and never lets anything slip through the cracks. As a team, they bring lots of expertise and take high-grade, professional-quality photos that show off our events. Drew is a true pro, and he hires a full team of fabulous event photographers. read more

We have used Drew Altizer Photography twice so far, and the results of both times are great. The entire team and especially Tara have always been prompt with emails and is very easy to work with. The photographer Susana is very on time, and she would ask me in advance about what she should know and what kind of shots we would like. Highly recommended! read more

After last night's Gen Art Fresh Faces in Fashion Show, I was reminded of why I like Drew Altizer so much. He's a personality unto himself, but always makes it a point of taking great photos of all the personalities that come out for the best events in the city. Whenever he spots me or my wife, he makes it a point to at least come by and say hello, if not take our photo too! You can see the breadth of events he's covered on his site, and he's quickly become one of the top go-to photographers to make any event memorable and fun. I'd recommend Drew for any sort of large fundraiser or charity event you have in mind, or just for that special occasion when great photos are needed to capture the moment. read more

My organization was looking for a San Francisco event photographer for our annual Gala, and we decided to work with Drew Altizer's team again because they are professional, easy to work with, and ultimately, they produce amazing photos with quick turnaround. I highly recommend Drew Altizer and his team for event photography in the Bay Area. If you're looking for an SF event photographer, you won't be disappointed! read more

Great San Francisco Event Photographer. The team was very professional, took quality photos and were very quick on getting them back to us (within 24 hours). We will definitely use Drew Altizer Photography again. read more

Drew Altizer and his team are a pleasure to work with! My company and I use him for large event photography here in the San Francisco and the Bay Area, ranging from children's events at the museum to 2,500+ person upscale Galas. His crew is always on time, easy to work with, and always prepared. We work weeks in advance to get shot list settled and discuss the event at length. He is also familiar with our audience (the philanthropic SF scene) and is able to seamlessly navigate the crowd to set up the perfect photos. Because of these relationships, him and his crew require no hand holding on site. His videographers are also top notch, providing excellent on-site footage and always welcome to provide post-production edits for our video needs later. I would highly recommend working with Drew Altizer for your Bay Area photography and videography needs. read more

I have had the pleasure of working with San Francisco event photographer Drew Altizer and his team on countless events and they are always professional, dependable, and get great shots. At large-scale events, like our gala celebrating opening night of SF Opera, there are so many moving pieces and it is such a relief to know that Drew's team is going to capture our arrivals, sponsors, members of the Board, and event décor. We use these photos to market future events, so it is important to us that they convey the patron experience. San Francisco Opera Guild highly recommends Drew Altizer Photography! read more

Love working with Drew Altizer Photography!!! I have worked with them twice in the past year for two very important events and not only is their photography amazing but their photographers take pride in directing the shots to ensure the guests look their best! Will absolutely work with them again and highly recommend them! read more

If you are in need of an San Francisco event photographer, look no further! I booked Drew Altizer Photography to cover Montalvo Arts Center's biennial gala. My colleagues and I were thrilled with every aspect of the experience. Jami was a delight to work with setting up our appointment. Drew himself called me in advance of the event to discuss my shot list and provide guidance about what sort of shots we should get in order to help make our photos more attractive for press placement. And Ando, our photographer, was sensational. He worked so hard to get every single shot on our list, he interacted very politely and personably with our guests, and he took gorgeous photos. We look forward to continuing to work with Drew and his team for all of our future event photography needs. read more

I simply adore Drew's body of work and artistic style behind the camera. I have been working with him on a high-end charity event in the Bay Area for the past four years and its simply been a delight to collaborate. He is my go to SF event photographer. If you are looking for impeccable event photography paired by great customer service, this is your guy. read more

Drew Altizer is the absolute best! The only photographer we use for our events.

Drew Altizer Photography is truly my go to San Francisco event photographer. I have worked with Drew for many years and truly value his professionalism, fast turn-around on photos, guidance on how to maximize the best photos at my events and wonderful group of photographers that he brings with him. When it comes to event photography in San Francisco and the Bay Area, Drew Altizer and his team are hard to beat! I would recommend his services to all my event professional colleagues. read more

I have had the opportunity to work with Drew Altizer Photography over the past ten years while working at two different cultural organizations. Drew and his team of talented photographers are the go-to San Francisco event photographers, and my experience with them and the photos they've taken of our events and guests have been great. I've worked closely with a few of the photographers, Katie and Sean specifically, and they were extremely friendly, professional, and flexible -- all important characteristics during events! -- and took great shots. Their instincts are sharp and they know what to capture. Drew has a great relationship with many of the event guests and I know his name carries a lot of credibility because of the great work the team has done at so many SF events. read more

Drew Altizer Photography is always the first place I go to when I am in need of an event photographer. Drew and his team are a pleasure to work with before, during and after any event. They are extremely professional, and always delivery above and beyond what is asked of them! They are certainly my preferred San Francisco event photographer! read more

As a San Francisco based nonprofit organization, we hired Drew Altizer as an event photographer for a fundraiser. They were professional, responsive, and timely, and gave us clear prompts for crafting their focus at the event--all of which are such a help with event photography. We are so busy and distracted leading up to an event that we cannot spend extra effort managing our photographer. We worked with SF event photographer Arthur Kobin day-of. His energy was great, he was courteous with our guests. Most importantly, he captured great shots. We will be looking forward to working with them at our next San Francisco event! read more

Can we give 10 stars? I am the event planner at the San Francisco Zoo and we LOVE DREW! He and his staff are professional, flexible, fun, and just plain wonderful. The quality of photos is exceptional and the reliability out of this world. read more

San Francisco event photographer Drew Altizer has been a great partner over the years as our photographer for our annual fundraising event. The event photography teams have always been professional, prompt, and deliver great shots in a timely manner. Our guests are always impressed with the quality of the images. The images captured always convey the tone and excitement of the event, which is great help for us to continue to grow our events. read more

Children of Shelters is a San Francisco based nonprofit and we rely on Drew Altizer photography for all of our SF event photography needs. The team at Drew Altizer is professional, courteous, thorough, reliable and above all else tremendously talented! We have used Drew Altizer as our SF event photographer for our annual Jingle & Mingle event for years and more recently for our annual luncheon event. We could not give a higher recommendation for quality photography, precision captions and overall positive experience in working with a SF photographer! read more

For several years, we have engaged the services of Drew Altizer Photography with superior results. We annually organize a benefit luncheon at The Fairmont Hotel, and DA Photography has far exceeded our expectations. Not only are the photos captivating, but they are also of the highest quality. We project the photos on jumbo screens, and even when enlarged, they are crisp and clear. The on-site photographer is creative, imaginative, and thoughtful in selecting people/situations/backdrops that are attractive to newspapers, our guests, and the public. We give Drew Altizer Photography our highest recommendation - Katherine Krebs, Event Organizer read more

Drew Altizer and his team are the most amazing San Francisco event photographers! Raphael House of San Francisco, the largest homeless shelter for families in the Bay Area, has worked with them for years, and we rely on them for the best event photography for our annual black tie Gala and annual Barney's shopping event. They are truly outstanding and we appreciate their partnership! read more

The team at Drew Altizer Photography is the only team I will go to for event photography in San Francisco. I work for a major PR firm in San Francisco that throws several events and Drew's team always consists of professionals that arrive on time, captures the best shots that will get published in San Francisco's society outlets, and edits the photos in a quick, timely manner. They are a solid team to work with and they truly have the best event photographers. I highly recommend. read more

Horrible company. We hired them to shoot our company event and they canceled two days prior. No explanation, just canceled. Unbelievable. Heed my warning and do not use this company. read more

We've been using Drew Altizer for years and are quite the fan! They are very professional and easy to work with. Definitely recommend.

Drew Altizer Photograhy seems to be capturing my life at different events with great photos. They are always at the major events and do a great job of capturing that special moments. But what I love about them is if there is a shot taken that I think makes me look too old (yes I am vain), they have no issue removing it from the web. Only happened once and they were very understanding. I would definitely use them for an event!! read more

We hired Drew Altizer Photography as our event photographer for our event in San Francisco this past July and they were AMAZING to work with! Booking was so easy and on the day of the event they could not have be more helpful and got all the shots we were looking for. As a small non-profit it can be hard to find amazing photography work for a reasonable price, but we could not have been happier with Drew Altizer Photography. I would highly recommend them for event photography in the San Francisco area! read more

I've hired Drew as our San Francisco house photographer for more than 15 years now and I use his company regularly for our events. His team is reliable, professional, talented and I highly recommend them for all your photography needs. read more

Drew Altizer Photography is the BEST San Francisco event photographer. He and his team are stellar at event photography. So, if you are looking for a Bay Area event photographer, look no further, Drew Altizer Photography is THE SF event photographer! read more

Have had nothing but the best experiences with Drew Altizer and his team! By far the best San Francisco event photographer. Always extremely professional and gets all the shots. Cannot recommend Drew Altizer Photography enough! Looking forward to our next event together! read more