Chicago Event Photographer
Corporate & Social Events by Derrick Diaz

Group of people gathered in a restaurant, smiling and waving at the camera, with wooden walls decorated with paintings and mounted animals.

Derrick Diaz is a Professional event photographer in Chicago. He will provide polished, editorial-style coverage for corporate events, brand activations, conferences, galas, and private celebrations. My approach blends candid storytelling with refined composition—capturing both the atmosphere of your event and the key moments that matter most.

From executive conferences and nonprofit fundraisers to product launches and social gatherings, I photograph events with efficiency, discretion, and a strong attention to detail. Clients choose my Chicago event photography services for clean imagery, consistent expert lighting, and fast delivery—ideal for marketing, press, internal use, and personal use.
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Two women smiling and posing together at a social event, one holding a glass of wine, in a setting with wooden walls and framed pictures.
An elderly couple standing together in a cozy bar or restaurant, smiling at the camera. The woman has short red hair and is wearing a beige striped blazer with a black top and necklace. The man has white hair and glasses, wearing a gray blazer over a
A young man in a pink Hawaiian shirt pours a drink at a wooden bar in a rustic, decor-rich restaurant, with pictures and mounted fish on the wall behind him, and other people socializing in the background.
A smiling woman in a bright pink dress standing next to a smiling man in a dark suit jacket inside a warmly lit wooden-paneled room, possibly a restaurant or event hall.
A woman with glasses and a man are smiling and hugging in a restaurant with American and Irish decorations in the background.
An elderly couple standing together and smiling indoors with wooden paneling. The woman is wearing glasses, a black blouse, a denim jacket, and has a purse over her shoulder. The man is wearing glasses, a patterned shirt, a dark blazer, and has a bea
People gathered in a decorated banquet hall with wood-paneled walls, red carpet, and balloons for a celebration or party.
Three people posing and smiling inside a wooden-paneled restaurant or bar, with paintings and a fish mounted on the wall in the background. The person on the left is a man wearing glasses and a patterned shirt, the middle is a woman with curly hair i
A senior elderly couple, a woman with gray hair and glasses and a man with white hair and glasses, are sitting at a table in a restaurant, leaning in close with puckered lips as if about to kiss.
Group of four smiling people posing indoors at a celebration, decorated with green star-shaped balloons.
Group of nine people standing together in a restaurant, smiling for the photo. The background features a brick wall with a mounted deer head, a painting, and a bar area. The group includes men and women dressed in semi-formal clothing.
A large group of people gathered in a warmly decorated restaurant or banquet room, smiling and waving at the camera. The room features wood-paneled walls with framed pictures, a mounted fish and deer head, and a Chicago flag. The group includes men a
A group of young people and adults posing for a photo inside a restaurant or cafe, with a counter and menu visible in the background.
Group of seven women gathered together at a restaurant counter, smiling. The women are of various ages, with the youngest appearing to be teenagers and the oldest appearing to be an older woman. They are dressed in a mix of casual and glamorous outfi
People dressed in formal attire walking on a city sidewalk at night, some smiling and posing for the camera, with storefronts and streetlights in the background.
A group of young people walking on a city street at night, with one person in front wearing a red velvet jacket, making a peace sign with a proud expression, and others behind him chatting and smiling.
A group of young people at a party or dance, dressed in formal and semi-formal attire, close together in a crowded space with a dark ceiling in the background.
Group of young people dancing and having fun at a party or club.
A smiling young man in a dark, patterned suit and black shirt seated inside a limousine with metallic textured interior and digital screens.
Group of young people in formal attire sitting inside a limousine, engaging in conversation and laughter.
Group of teenagers sitting inside a colorful party bus, smiling and chatting.
People inside a luxury party bus with colorful interior lights, sitting in close proximity, enjoying a celebration.
A man in a black shirt and shiny pants stands in the center of a group of people inside a dimly lit party bus or limousine, talking or entertaining. The ceiling has a decorative design with red and black lights, and the group is sitting or standing a
People celebrating in a lively nightclub with green illuminated ceiling and walls, some seated and others standing, with one man in a suit and tie raising his arms in excitement.
Man in a black suit celebrating with others inside a room with green and black indoor lighting.
Group of people celebrating inside a limousine with a man dancing in the center, surrounded by seated guests clapping and smiling.
A group of young adults crossing a city street at night with skyscrapers and streetlights in the background.
A group of young people walking across a city street at night, illuminated by city lights and buildings in the background.
Group of young adults walking across a city street at night, dressed in formal or stylish clothing, with illuminated buildings and city lights in the background.
People dressed in formal attire standing and walking outside a brightly lit building at night, with city streets and a bus in the background.
People walking down stairs outside at night under a canopy with city lights in the background.
Two men in formal attire sitting at a table with a seafood platter, smiling in a restaurant with a brick wall background.
People sitting at a round dining table with a chef serving lobster and seafood at a restaurant.
Group of people having a dinner meeting in a restaurant with a brick fireplace on the right and a wood-paneled wall in the background. One man is standing and speaking, while others are seated around the table with drinks and plates.
A man in a suit standing and speaking to a group of people seated around a table in a restaurant or banquet room.
People gathered around a table at a restaurant with a man in a suit standing and holding a drink, a brick wall with a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV on the wall.
Group of young people sitting at a dining table in a restaurant, listening to a man standing and speaking, with another waiter in the background. The table has plates, glasses, and folded napkins, with a brick fireplace and wooden paneling on the wal
People gathered around a table at a restaurant during the evening, with city lights visible through the windows. One man standing appears to be speaking to others at the table.
A man in a blazer standing and speaking to a group of people seated at tables in a restaurant or banquet hall.
People gathered around a table in a restaurant, with one man standing and speaking, while others listen. The restaurant has wooden decor and large windows showing city lights outside.
Group of people participating in a team-building activity or game in a restaurant or banquet room at night. They are standing closely in a circle, putting their hands together in the center, smiling, and having fun.
A man in a gray blazer stands at a table during a dinner event, speaking or singing to a group of people seated around the table in a warmly lit restaurant with large windows showing a neon-lit cityscape outside.
Group of seven people, including five young men and two older men, gathered around a table at a restaurant or banquet hall, dressed in semi-formal attire, with a wooden wall and framed art in the background.
Group of four young people smiling at a dinner table in a restaurant at night, dressed semi-formally with drinks and tableware visible.
People seated at a restaurant table with glasses, plates, and utensils, smiling and posing for the camera.
Two men smiling at a table with wine glasses and silverware in a restaurant setting.
Two young men dressed in black attire sitting closely together at a dining table, with one placing an arm around the other's shoulder, inside a warmly lit restaurant. There are empty glasses and plates on the table.
Two people smiling at a dining table in a restaurant. The person on the left is a boy with glasses, wearing a black jacket and shirt. The person on the right is a man with light brown hair, wearing a blue shirt and tie. The table has glasses, plates,
Three people, two men and one woman, sitting at a round dinner table with drinks and tableware, smiling for the camera in a restaurant.
Group of people dining in a restaurant with a man in a shiny blue jacket interacting with guests.