Joe U Photo
Photographer
Joe U Photo
Based in Chicago, IL, USA
- Photos
- 735
- Albums
- 6
Average Response Time 1-2 hrs
About Joe U Photo
Founded in 2014
Over the past 10 years, Joe U Photo has had the privilege of collaborating with clients from around the world across technology, healthcare, entertainment, luxury retail, automotive, and global food and beverage brands. Based in Chicago and available nationally, the work centers on documenting conferences, corporate events, brand activations, and experiential marketing events — often at the city's most iconic venues, including McCormick Place, Hyatt Regency Chicago, The Ritz-Carlton, Navy Pier, and The Drake. The approach is candid, authentic, and documentary-driven, with a strong instinct for anticipating moments as they unfold. The goal is to capture genuine interactions, energy, and atmosphere in a polished, stylish way that truly reflects the experience of being there. Services include full event photography and video, conference and summit coverage, trade shows, brand activations, company galas, second-shooter availability, and professional editing — all delivered with an online shareable gallery. Named among the 10 Best Event Photographers in Chicago, Joe U Photo brings the same artful eye and seamless professionalism to every event, from intimate executive dinners to multi-day international conferences. But more than anything else, it's always nice to be invited.
Available In
- Chicago
Event Albums 5
Circana Team Leadership Conference 2024 @LondonHouse Chicago
Chicago, IL, USA
Corporate Event
Leadec ProMat 2025 @ McCormick Place
Chicago, IL, USA
Corporate Event
Akeneo Unlock 2025 Conference
Chicago, IL, USA
Corporate Event
Kellogg School of Business: By Design 2026
Evanston, IL, USA
Corporate Event
Urban Daddy & Infiniti Present: Culture Drivers
Chicago, IL, USA
Corporate Event
Pricing Packages
Recently updated
Joe U Photo Pricing
- Minimum Spend
- $1,000
Event photography and video pricing depends on how long the event lasts, what is included, and what is delivered at the end. Most budgets are between $1,000 and $5,000. Rates cover half-day, full-day, and multi-day events. Custom packages are available for special schedules, event types, and delivery times.
Services
Destination
Custom Albums
Second Shooter
FAQs 6
- What is your pricing?
- Event photography and video pricing is based on event duration, project scope, and final deliverables, with most project budgets ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. Rates are structured to accommodate half-day, full-day, and multi-day conference or event coverage. Custom packages are available.
- How would you describe your event photography style?
- My style is candid, authentic, and documentary-driven, focused on real moments as they unfold. I’m drawn to genuine interactions, energy and natural connection while keeping the work polished and stylish.
- What event photography services do you offer?
- We offer event photography and video for conferences, corporate events, trade shows, brand activations, company parties, and galas, with coverage of speakers, guest interactions, branding, sponsor visibility, and event details for marketing, PR, social, and post-event use.
- What venues have you worked at before?
- We’ve photographed events at many of Chicago’s top venues including McCormick Place, Hyatt Regency Chicago, Sheraton Grand Chicago, Marriott Marquis Chicago, Hilton Chicago, The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, The Drake, The Old Post Office, Navy Pier, LondonHouse Chicago, and Convene Willis Tower.
- Will you edit and color correct my photos?
- Yes. Selected final images are professionally edited and color corrected, then delivered in an online shareable gallery for easy viewing, downloading, and sharing.
Meet The Team
Joe U
Lead Photographer/FounderI’m a Chicago event photographer with a penchant for anticipating moments as they unfold. Through Joe U Photo, I create photo and video coverage that captures the energy, atmosphere, and human connection that make live events memorable. I love the variety this work brings and the chance to document people fully in the moment.