Washington D.C. Event Photography

You only get once chance to host an event— make sure you have someone experienced and skilled enough to capture it beautifully the first time.

A photograph of three panelists at an event in Washington D.C. for the World Bank

Hi! I’m Taylor— I would love to photograph your event!

If you’re searching for a highly experienced professional event photographer in Washington D.C.; I have photographed hundreds of events for organizations both public and private for nearly a decade.

My event photography coverage consists of not just documenting moments, but bringing my experience and creative vision to the images I make for each event. My specialty is creating vivid and crisp imagery of events with an emphasis on speakers, candids, and group photos.

I cover a wide range of events!

Below are some examples of the types of events I provide photography coverage for in Washington D.C.:

Conferences, Military Ceremonies, Corporate Events, Political Events, Family Events, and any other special events you need photographed.

A collection of logos from past event clients including: National Geographic, NASA, U.S. Marine Corps, The World Bank, and Boeing 
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Always Punctual

I arrive early to all my shoots to set up and get familiar with the space to ensure I can provide the best lighting and framing choices in how I photograph your event to make it as beautiful as possible.

Generous Delivery

I include all of the final images from events, never holding back images a client would love to have to make my editing workload easier. All images are fully processed and retouched as needed, at no additional cost.

Pressure & Practice

I combine my extensive experience photographing hundreds of events with my high tolerance for challenging and high-pressure work to give you dependable and reliable results the first time.

My clients love working with me!

  • A candid portrait of Greg McGruder at National Geographic by Taylor Mickal

    "Taylor photographed events at National Geographic for a number of years. He’s a consummate photographer who takes much care in creating images that not only document an event, but also tell a story with a very singular polished and artful look."

    -Greg McGruder

  • An image of the Spy Museum logo in DC photographed by Taylor Mickal

    "His shots are stunning, vibrant and always tell a story. That's a testament to Taylor's talent and versatility. He's incredibly professional, easy-going and always offers great ideas on how to bring the best out of each image. NOTE: Taylor's turnaround on asset delivery is unmatched! He just gets it done. Highly recommend!"

    -Spy Museum

  • A portrait of Christian Bentley photographed by Taylor Mickal

    "Taylor is very professional, skilled and talented. It was a pleasure working with him on the 100th Anniversary of Polo on the National Mall. I would recommend him for any event."

    -C.M. Bentley

Now that you know a little about how I work, let me show you some of what really matters most— the photos themselves. Take a look below!

A photograph of a panel on stage for an event for World Bank in Washington D.C., photographed by Taylor Mickal
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A photograph of a speaker during a panel discussion at National Geographic during an event at headquarters in Washington D.C.
A photograph of special guests for a financial panel at a World Bank event in Washington D.C.
A candid photograph of a guest laughing at an event in Washington D.C.
A photograph of Vice President Kamala Harris speaking at an event for NASA at the Goddard Space Flight Center.
A photograph of two panelist speaking at an event in Washington D.C.
A photograph of a burial event at Arlington National Cemetery featuring U.S. Navy ceremonial riflemen in Arlington, VA
A photograph of a guest being interviewed for an event at National Geographic in Washington D.C.
A photograph of a couple posing at a military event in Washington D.C.
A photograph of a guest smiling and enjoying the event on the rooftop of a building in Washington D.C.
A photograph of a Senator speaking at an event on Capitol Hill in the Russel Senate building in Washington D.C.
A photograph of a VFW meeting with a military special committee for congress to discuss issues at a military event on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.
A candid photograph of Robert Ballard, the discoverer of the Titanic wreckage, having a discussion with a young man at a National Geographic event in Washington D.C.
A photograph of two guests in front of a step-and-repeat for an outdoor event in Washington D.C.
A photograph of a congressman and Former United States Secretary of State Colin Powell posing at a National Geographic event at the Smithsonian African-American History Museum in Washington D.C.
A photograph of a military burial ceremony with several United States Army servicemembers at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA
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A photograph of a candid couple speaking with VIPs at a holiday event in Washington D.C.
A candid photograph of an event attendee laughing in Washington D.C.
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A photograph of a congressman speaking at the podium in the Dirksen Senate building during an event for NIVA in Washington D.C.
A photograph of a speaker at a corporate event in Washington D.C.
A long-exposure aerial photograph of the lobby at National Geographic during a large event shows guests blurred as they move throughout the image.
A photograph of a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the newly re-named Catherine Johnson facility for NASA.
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Branding

I keep your branding in mind when choosing angles and framing

A photo of Chairman Jean Case and Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi at a National Geographic event in Washington D.C.
A photograph of several panelists for a Community of Learning event for World Bank Group in Washington D.C.

Candids

I look for happy and interactive candids of attendees and VIPs

A guest laughing at an event for National Geographic in Washington D.C.
A candid photo of a VIP laughing at a Transperfect event in Washington D.C.

Speakers

I capture speakers in moments of poise and in flattering light to showcase them best

A guest speaker giving a storytelling presentation at a National Geographic event in Washington D.C.
A guest speaker speaking at an event in Washington D.C.
A photograph of Taylor Mickal at an event near Washington D.C.

Who is Taylor?

Born and raised in New Orleans, I have lived all over the country and have been a professional photographer for nearly a decade. Before that, I served in the U.S. Navy. All of my experiences in my life have come together to make me an adaptable, creative, and highly competent photographer who performs very well under pressure— and someone who is fun, highly responsive, and easy to work with!

I would love to hear from you!

Maybe you just have a question or would like to schedule a free consultation— either way, please feel free to fill out the short form below and I will get back to you quickly. I do not hire anyone to handle my communications, so you will always hear from me directly!