About Amy

Event Photojournalism & Candid Portraiture

Amy Carr is an award-winning event and portrait photographer based in San Francisco. Clients include leading technology companies, public relations firms, event agencies, government organizations, environmental groups, and nonprofits.


Experienced - Founded in 2002.


Major Brands -  Adobe, Facebook/Meta,  New York Times, Nordstroms, Harvard Business School's Alumni and more trust Amy to capture their images. Check out my Client List below.


Versatility – Decades of experience photographing everything from executives and events to editorial assignments have honed Amy's ability to thrive in any environment. Tight timelines, difficult lighting, and fast-changing situations are met with confidence, creativity, and professionalism.


From Rock Stars to Leaders - Whether it's a sold-out concert, a high-profile gala, or a mayoral event, Amy knows how to capture the people shaping culture and community. Her subjects have included Gwen Stefani, Green Day, Jim Belushi, London Breed, Mayor Daniel Lurie, and Senator Scott Wiener among others.


Educator - Amy is active in the photographic community, where she taught graduate students at the Academy of Art for 14 years, teaches workshops, and mentors photographers.

A few more facts about me

I started the business

in 2002

I'm obsessed with

Beautiful light

My perfect hobby

Travelling

I have a degree in

Humanology

Favorite podcast

Huberman Lab

secret superpower

Parallel Parking

Clients


CORPORATE

Adobe Inc. • GTM Leader Society • Pepper Content • Meta • Dolby Family Ventures • Nordstroms • Ziff Davis Media Inc. • California Music Awards • Spirit of India • Red Dog Eco Sports • Medium Brand • Flipside Editorial • One Union Recording Studios • Tom Donald Films • American Remanufacturers, Inc. • The Digital Be-in

EDITORIAL

The New York Times • San Jose Mercury News • Associated Press • Shoot • Mix Magazine • Broadcast Engineering • Post • Film/Tape World

NGO’S & CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS

• Little Wishes • Harvard Business School Northern California Alumni Association • Greenpeace • Obama Campaign • State of the World Forum • Tibet Fund • Colorado Friends of Tibet • Bread & Roses • The San Francisco Web Business Mixer • the digital be-in
Meet the Team

 

Eric Slomanson

Photographer

Eric is an Award-winning San Francisco photographer who combines a photojournalist's eye for storytelling with decades of experience covering corporate events, executive portraits, and editorial assignments. His work has appeared in leading publications including Rolling Stone, Time, Newsweek, Bloomberg, and the Associated Press. From executive gatherings and conferences to large-scale productions, XX creates authentic, compelling imagery that captures the energy, people, and moments that matter. Clients include Google, Bayer, Oracle, and leading media organizations worldwide.

 

Benoit

Lacasse

Videographer

Benwoit is a San Francisco videographer with decades of experience producing and documenting corporate events, cultural festivals, performing arts, conferences, and live-streamed productions. Known for his versatility and ability to adapt to any environment, he combines technical expertise with a storyteller's eye to create engaging, high-quality content. Clients include SmartRecruiters, CaptionMax, The Beat Museum, Empirical Productions, and a wide range of corporate, nonprofit, arts, and community organizations throughout the Bay Area. His work captures the energy, people, and moments that bring events, performances, and stories to life.

 

Robin

Fadtke

Photographer

Robin is a corporate event and portrait photographer known for vibrant lighting, thoughtful composition, and a cinematic approach to storytelling. Drawing inspiration from fashion, architecture, glamour, and the energy of live performance, he creates images that feel authentic, polished, and full of personality. With years of experience working in Los Angeles and Northern California, Robin brings a versatile skill set and a calm, unobtrusive presence to every assignment. Whether photographing executives, brand events, creative teams, or environmental portraits, he captures the energy and essence of each assignment.

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Testimonials

Victoria A.

Not only is Amy extremely talented as a photographer, but she also has a wonderful personality and positive, loving attitude.

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Testimonials

Ken Harootunia

Amy's creative eye turned ordinary moments into memorable photographs for our company. Working with her was an absolute pleasure. She brought professionalism, creativity, and a great eye for detail to our event. She captured all the important moments while also documenting the genuine interactions and atmosphere that made the day special. Our guests felt at ease with her, and the final gallery was delivered promptly and exceeded our expectations. The photos have been invaluable for sharing and promoting our event, and we couldn't be happier with the results. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional event photographer.

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ready to book

Authentic people. Exceptional imagery. Your best first impression starts here.