Company Christmas Eve at the Warsaw Breweries

  • Customer: Process Solutions
  • Type of event: Company Christmas Eve, Corporate events
  • Event Date: grudzień 2024
  • Location: Browary Warszawskie
  • Documentary-style coverage time: 3 godziny
  • Number of photos donated: 360
  • Turnaround time: cały materiał gotowy w ciągu 5 dni

Today I am going back to the 2024 realization, which I recall with great fondness. This was my third corporate Christmas Eve with this client and a perfect example of what a modern corporate event should look like. The venue: Warsaw Breweries. The atmosphere: industrial, laid-back and…. difficult.

Why am I pulling out these photos right now? Because in event photography, just like in sports, preparation matters. Looking at this documentary-style coverage, I want to show you not only cool shots, but also sell you one tip that will save your December event (no matter what year you plan it).

Warsaw Breweries – a self-player that requires skill

Warsaw Brewery has been an absolute top on the map of Warsaw events for several seasons. Brick, copper, neon lights and that specific big-city buzz. Organizationally – a hit. Photographically? A challenge.

A luminous neon sign reading "Warsaw Brewery Restaurant and Bar" with an illustration of a woman holding two mugs of beer, mounted on a brick arched ceiling.

As photographer for a corporate event, I work at the limit of my equipment’s capabilities in such places. The interior designers here took care of the intimate twilight, which is conducive to conversations over a drink, but is difficult to photograph, even with flash, because there are bricks everywhere.

My goal was simple: to convey what the participants felt that evening. Warmth, closeness and looseness. Using flash “straight on” in such a place is a crime – it kills the whole atmosphere. That’s why I worked with very bright lenses, catching the stagnant light of neon lights and candles. The result? The photos are saturated with color and atmosphere, not flat and overexposed. Sometimes for portrait shots I reached for an led ring, which encourages posing – such a gadget for shooting in clubs, but you can also sometimes take it out at such an event.

Two women in elegant evening wear stand in an elegant establishment, holding glasses of champagne. In the background, neon lights and Christmas decorations can be seen, creating a warm, festive atmosphere.

A relationship that pays off in pictures

What you see in the photos is the result of trust. Since this was our third project together, the “photographer-participant” barrier was virtually non-existent.

People associated me, I associated them. They knew I wasn’t hunting for compromising shots while eating, but looking for cool moments of integration. As a result, I was able to get closer. The smiles are genuine, the toasts natural, and the conversations uninhibited.

This is the added value of continuous cooperation. With each successive event, the photos are simply better, because I become part of the corporate “landscape” rather than an intruder with a camera.

December is the shortest month of the year (for the event industry)

Looking at this successful 2024 event, one conclusion comes to my mind for you – organizers and Event Managers.

This client booked me well in advance. This gave them the confidence that I would be there with them, already knowing the specifics of their team and venue. Unfortunately, December has brutal math in the event industry. In fact, only 2-3 Fridays before Christmas count. These “golden dates” disappear from photographers’ calendars often as early as September.

If you dream of this kind of documentary-style coverage – full of atmosphere, in difficult lighting, done by someone who “feels” your company – don’t leave your booking to the last minute. Good venues (like the Brewery) and good subcontractors disappear first.

Already planning your next Christmas Eve or other corporate event?

✉️ Write to me.
Let’s not wait until November.

A brick building with large arched windows and glass doors, warmly lit inside. A neon sign with a dancing figure glows above the entrance, and a barrel stands outside by the door. Evening scene.
A decorated Christmas tree with red and silver ornaments and lights stands in the room, with a fuzzy background of arched windows and glowing lights.
Two glass bottles of water and a few empty wine glasses are neatly arranged on a reflective dining table, while warm, fuzzy lights create a festive atmosphere in the background.
An indistinct reflection of a person with outstretched arms, visible through a hazy surface with a patch of clear area decorated with small colored lights or ornaments.
A close-up of several hanging bulbs in focus, with a blurred background of colored lights and a chandelier in a warmly lit interior space, creating a cozy and festive atmosphere.
A close-up of a holiday decoration with fabric candies, red baubles and pine branches attached to a railing, with fuzzy lights and a long, decorated table in the background.
A long table with dark chairs is set for a formal event in a rustic room with brick walls and warm lighting. A server carrying a bucket walks past the table.
A wooden table set for a meal with plates, glasses, utensils on black napkins, a printed menu and a serving board with appetizers in the background.
A long banquet table is set with glasses, plates and place cards in an elegant, warmly lit venue with arched ceilings and festive decorations.
A waiter in black attire pours a drink for guests seated at a decorated table in a warmly lit restaurant with exposed brick walls. Four people can be seen engaged in conversation and enjoying a meal.
A person pours white wine into a glass held by someone wearing a red sleeve, with a blurry, colorful background and bottles of wine visible on the table.
A wooden serving board with several slices of toasted bread, each topped with a small pasty or meatloaf and decorated with fresh herbs. A glass and a fuzzy background are visible.
A group of people sit at a table during a formal event in the room, eating, drinking and talking. Stone walls and soft lighting create a warm and elegant atmosphere.
A man in a gray suit leans over and talks to a smiling woman seated at a formal dinner table, surrounded by plates and glasses, with other guests visible in the background.
Black and white photo of people at a social gathering. In the center, two women joyfully embrace each other while others sit or stand around them, talking and observing. In the background you can see exposed brick and hanging lights.
A woman with long blonde hair sits at a table, smiling, with wine glasses and plates in front of her. The background is softly lit with blue and yellow hues, creating a warm, festive atmosphere.
A man in a black shirt leans forward, smiling and speaking to a group of people sitting at a table in a restaurant set with glasses and plates. The atmosphere is warm and inviting.
A group of people in formal attire are chatting at a festive, warmly lit table at a Christmas party, with decorations and lights in the background. The mood is lively and festive.
A group of people are sitting at a long table in a warmly lit restaurant. One person in the center is wearing a Santa hat and a red plaid shirt, looking at someone nearby while the others talk and enjoy their meal.
A woman with long brown hair and glasses, wearing a black top, sits at a table with wine glasses and plates, smiling slightly in a warmly lit restaurant with exposed brick walls.
A man sits at a table in a dimly lit room, resting his chin on his hand and looking ahead in thought. There are other people sitting around him, and a wine glass and plate are on the table.
A group of people sit at decorated tables in a festive arched brick venue with hanging stars and lights, listening to a speaker in a suit addressing the audience up front.
A man and a woman sit at a table with glasses and bottles of wine, surrounded by other people in a warmly lit room with brick walls. The man looks to his left, while the woman looks ahead.
A man in a suit sits at a table, talking to the woman next to him. Other people are sitting nearby, and the background includes warm, fuzzy lights, creating a cozy atmosphere.
A group of people are sitting at a long table in a restaurant, engaged in conversation and laughter during a social gathering. The atmosphere is relaxed and lively.
Four young men sit together at the bar, talking and smiling. The scene is black and white, with cocktail shakers and glasses on the counter in front of them.
A black and white photo of people eating a meal in a restaurant, with two men talking at a table in the foreground. Coats hang on hangers, and string lights adorn the wall in the background.
A woman with glasses smiles radiantly as she sits at a long festive table surrounded by people in a warmly lit, bustling restaurant or event space.
A man in a dark suit sits at a table in a warmly lit, stylish restaurant, smiling and looking to the side. Behind him sits a woman, while fuzzy neon lights and reflections can be seen in the background.
Two women sit at a table with bottles and glasses in the foreground, one of them smiling and looking sideways in the warm orange lighting.
A group of people sit around a table with drinks and bottles, talking and smiling in a warmly lit, cozy bar or restaurant.
A young woman with long brown hair, wearing a black top, sits at a table in front of a brick wall, smiling softly. In the foreground are glasses and tableware.
A young man with short dark hair wearing a black shirt and gold watch smiles with his hands clasped in front of him, sitting at a table with his glasses in the foreground. The background is dark and blurred.
A group of nine people, dressed in semi-formal attire, pose and smile at each other at a table set with drinks and bottles of wine in a warmly lit restaurant or event space.
The man stands behind a DJ set with a laptop and mixer, wearing a gray button-down shirt, in a dimly lit room with greenery and a brick wall in the background.
A man in a black suit and patterned tie stands in the room, making a thumbs-up gesture with a playful raised eyebrow expression. Warm string lights create a bokeh effect on the blurred background.
Three women pose and smile at a table during a formal event or dinner. Other guests sit in the background. The room is warmly lit with holiday decorations and drinks on the table.
A group of people dressed in formal and semi-formal attire pose together in a festive arched brick corridor decorated with lights and ornaments, with a Christmas tree on the right.
A woman in a red sweater with pearl embellishments smiles as she holds a mug during a holiday gathering at home, with a Christmas tree and other people in the background.
A group of people are sitting at a table in a bustling, warmly lit restaurant or bar, chatting and socializing. In the background you can see soft, colorful lights and a smudged chandelier.
A close-up of a person's hand adjusting knobs and controls on a DJ mixer, surrounded by colored lights and buttons.
A woman in a dark floral dress smiles and laughs as she talks to others at a night party lit by blue light. People stand and talk around her in a lively atmosphere.
A lively group of people dance in a dimly lit room with blue and yellow lighting. A woman in the foreground is holding her phone, presumably taking a selfie, while others are dancing and smiling in the background.

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Event photography, event photography, event photographer. I photograph in the Mazovia province (surrounding areas of Warsaw, Marki, Ząbki, Kobylka, Wolomin, Zielonka, Radzymin, Pruszków, Nowy Dwój Mazowiecki, Powsin, Żyrardów, Skierniewice, Sochaczew, Brok, Blonie, Białobrzegi, Czerwin, Dąbrówka, Górki, Garwolin, Halinów, Izabelin, Jabłonna, Jasienica, Józefów, Leszno, Lochów, Legionowo, Małkinia, Mława, Milanówek, Nadarzyn, Otwock, Pułtusk, Płock). I also photograph in large cities such as Lodz, Krakow, Gdansk, Poznan, Czestochowa, Lublin, Bialystok. I can also photograph outside Poland in Germany, France, Spain, Great Britain, Switzerland, Holland and other countries. If an event photographer is the person you are looking for - check out my offer documentary-style coverage.

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