Photographing business conferences and panels in San Francisco is a treat. Not only do we get to capture the atmosphere of the educational summits, but we also get to create pretty photos and portraits of some of the most powerful businesspeople in the city. 

Being in the right place at the right time is key with conference photography. Learning how to not create those awkward, “open mouth” speech photos is actually a very honed skill––speaking isn’t always smiling!

We have to stay armed and ready for those quick smiles, pauses, and expressive hand gestures. Not to mention staying tuned in on the captivated audience and their experience. 

The best part of attending these events is surely getting to learn secondhand all the latest-and-greatest, insider information of what’s next in technology and business. This, of course, we keep to ourselves!

This summit in particular was hosted by Sapphire Ventures. It was a full-day conference with CEOs from housing and development organizations. 

PropTech = property technology companies, for the technologically-illiterate among us (*raises hand*). Think Airbnb, Apartment List, etc.

These organizations gathered to network for a better understanding of Bay Area housing market trends and how they’re unique from the rest of the country. 

The day was jam-packed with panel discussions, round-table breakout sessions, on-stage presentations, and more intimate fireside-style chats.

A healthy, self-served lunch and cocktail hour wrapped up the day in the beautiful, glass-laden lounge area of the Commonwealth Club.