Guests dancing with their arms around each other on a crowded dance floor under purple and blue party lights

Event photographer in Oxford, MS

I'm Samuel Long, an event photographer based in Oxford. I photograph parties, galas, fundraisers, conferences and celebrations around town and at Ole Miss, and I can film a short recap video of the night too.

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Events I photograph

Big night or small gathering, on the Square, in the Grove or at a house out in the county. Here's what I cover in Oxford and around Ole Miss.

Parties and celebrations

Birthdays, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, showers and holiday parties, at a venue downtown or at home.

Galas and fundraisers

Arrivals, the room, the speeches, the auction and the people you'll want to thank afterward.

Conferences and corporate events

Keynotes, panels, awards dinners and networking, with photos ready for your recap post, your website and next year's promotion.

Game day and the Grove

Tailgates in the Grove and game day gatherings for families, alumni groups and businesses hosting clients.

School and community events

Dances, banquets, reunions, festivals and community events in Oxford and Lafayette County.

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From the events I've shot

A reception dance floor, a keynote in a full ballroom, a garden party under sailcloth tents, and two friends before a party in Oxford.

Couple slow dancing on a crowded dance floor lit in green and blue at an evening reception
Guitarist singing on a stage under a white tent while guests mingle on the lawn at a garden party
Keynote speaker on stage presenting to a full ballroom of guests seated at round tables
Two friends in green satin and olive dresses posing under a rainbow paper chain before a party in Oxford
Drone view of white sailcloth tents on a lawn with guests gathered underneath, red canopies to one side, and a gazebo and an old water tower in the trees behind

How I cover an event

Before the event we go over the timeline, the people who need to be in the photos and any group shots you want. Then I work the room: candids, the details you planned, the speeches and the dance floor.

For bigger events I bring on additional photographers so the whole room is covered. If you want video, I can film a short recap of the night, and I'm an FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot, so I can add aerials where the venue and the airspace allow it.

Your edited photos come in a private online gallery that's easy to share with your guests.

Samuel Long operating a cinema camera on a shoot

Event photography questions

How much does an event photographer cost in Oxford?

It depends on how long the event runs, how many guests are coming and whether you want video too, so I quote each event on its own. Send me the date, the venue and a rough guest count and I'll reply with a quote, usually within a day.

Do you bring more than one photographer?

For bigger events, yes. I bring on additional photographers so the whole room is covered, and I'll tell you how many I'd recommend when I send your quote.

Can you film the event too?

Yes. I can film a short recap video alongside the photos and add drone footage where it's permitted. I'm an FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot.

How do we get the photos?

Your edited photos come in a private online gallery you can share with your guests. I'll give you a delivery date with your quote.

Where do you photograph events?

Anywhere in Oxford and around Ole Miss, from the Square and the Grove to private homes and venues out in Lafayette County. I'm also based in Madison, so I cover the Jackson metro and the rest of North Mississippi too.

Tell me about your event

Send me the date, the venue and roughly how many people are coming, and I'll put together a quote. I read every message myself and usually reply within a day. You can also email samuel@samuellongproductions.com or find me on Instagram.

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