Capturing the Energy of Xtravirt’s Corporate Strategy Day at County Hall, London

Mar 25
2 min read

Seated delegates listening to a Presentation from the COO at a Corporate Event in County Hall, London

Earlier this year I had the pleasure of photographing Xtravirt’s full-team 2026 Strategy Day at County Hall, right in the heart of London. To give you some context, Xtravirt is a cloud consulting and managed services firm that helps organisations transform their IT strategy, adopt and optimise cloud solutions, and modernise technology to drive business value and operational success. So despite the grey dreary skies outside, the room was buzzing with energy, ideas, and conversations — exactly the kind of environment I love to capture.

Moments That Actually Tell the Story

Corporate events aren’t just about the agenda. They’re about people. The smiles, the nods of focus, the candid chats over coffee — those little moments are what really make an event feel alive.

A Senior Leadership man in a suit speaks at a podium with a microphone in a conference room. Audience members are seated in the background.

Over the day, I captured:

Teams engaging with presentations and panels
Candid chats, laughs, and networking moments
Leaders in action, presenting and connecting with their colleagues
The flow of the day and the atmosphere of the venue

These images tell a story without anyone having to pose or stop what they’re doing.

A group of people with name tags sit attentively in a conference room. Mood is focused.

Why Event Photography Should Feel Natural

I love working on corporate events because there’s a rhythm to them: keynote speeches, breakout sessions, and informal chats. My approach is to follow that rhythm and capture moments as they happen, so when people look back, the images feel alive and authentic.

Three men smiling and conversing while holding coffee cups in an indoor setting. Background features a coffee station with white mugs.

Professional event photography is about more than pretty pictures. It’s about capturing the energy, connections, and personalities in the room — the things that really make an event memorable.

Bringing Your Event to Life Online

The images I create don’t just live on a hard drive. They’re perfect for:

Sharing company culture on LinkedIn or social media
Internal newsletters and communications
Marketing materials and press releases

Basically, all the ways businesses want to show the world who they are — without it looking staged or stiff.

A man speaks at a podium labeled wearing a white shirt and lanyard. Bright conference room with a large window.

What Xtravirt Said

Here’s a review from the team at Xtravirt; it’s always wonderful to hear how clients feel about the work and the way the day was captured.

Rachel responded to a last minute request for a photographer to cover one of our events and capture corporate headshots - she did an amazing job and nailed our brief! Rachel did a great job of capturing key moments from our event without being a distraction to the day. Her bubbly personality ensures she puts her subjects at ease and gets professional results.

Emma Large, Head of Marketing, Xtravirt

Are you looking for an experienced photographer who makes corporate and event shoots effortless, fun, and full of personality? I capture authentic moments, showcase your team’s energy, and tell your brand story through images that truly connect.

See examples of my work and get in touch today: Corporate Event Portfolio

With love, Rachel x