About Nico Hend Photography
Hi, I'm Nico.
I'm a corporate event photographer based in San Francisco, working throughout the Bay Area and beyond since 2017. I photograph conferences, executive gatherings, panels, receptions, brand activations and more.
My clients include AWS Startups, HSBC, Hulu, Citadel, Intuit Mailchimp, CNBC, Bloomberg, CULTURED Magazine, UCLA Law and NYU Law.
My approach to event photography is observational and unobtrusive. I read the room, anticipate what's about to happen, and look for authentic interactions, expressions, and reactions. Composition and timing are at the heart of how I work, whether I'm documenting an important moment or finding something visually interesting in an ordinary one.
I'm comfortable working quickly in changing light and environments, from conferences and corporate dinners to networking events and receptions. Years of photographing live events have taught me to recognize the important photograph before it happens. I've photographed events throughout San Francisco at many of the city's best-known venues, including Moscone Center, SFMOMA, the Palace Hotel, The Jay, and the Cloud Club at Oracle Park.
I live in San Francisco's Mission District with my three orange cats, Finn, Henri, and Luca. When I'm not photographing events, you'll often find me walking San Francisco with a camera. Real life is often stranger than fiction, and I'm always curious to see what I'll come across next.
What Clients Say
"Nico is fantastic! Captured our corporate event seamlessly—never intrusive, yet present throughout. Delivered an excellent balance of candid and posed shots that reflected the energy of the event. Worked independently with little direction, and the photos turned out incredible. Will definitely be booking again soon!"
Chevelle Taylor | Field Marketing Manager
"Nico photographs our nonprofit's annual gala and does a fantastic job. She's very experienced with corporate event flow and is ready for the key moments during speaking programs. Her photos of speakers onstage really stand out and she delivers excellent hero shots! She also is great at crowdwork and delivers galleries that truly capture everyone in the room. Would recommend for all large event needs!"
Alethia Williams | Events & Donor Engagement Manager
"Nico has photographed music events and classes at the nonprofit where I work. Her work is always top-notch and highly professional. She has a very artistic eye and is great at capturing light and moods. She is also adept at catching people in candid moments. Her working style is unintrusive around groups, so she can get those magic moments when people don't know they're being photographed. Nico is punctual and reliable as well. We've always been satisfied working with her."
Anne Mitchell | Marketing Manager
Clients Include
Financial & Professional Services
HSBC, Citadel, BMO, Dealpath, Spero Ventures, Hines Real Estate Investments
Media, Technology & Entertainment
CNBC, Hulu, TechCrunch, Bloomberg, GDC, Microsoft, FAR.AI, Cultured Magazine, Keywords Studios, The Multiplayer Group, AWS Startups
Brands & Consumer
Hennessy, Oribe, Ann Sacks
Universities & Law Schools
UCLA Law, NYU Law, Stanford University, Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business, UC San Diego, University of Sheffield, Trinity College Dublin
Associations & Events
SF Climate Week, Entertainment Software Association, CPOHQ
My Way of Seeing
Whether I'm photographing an executive event, a conference, a cultural event, or a quiet street corner in San Francisco, I'm drawn to the moments that emerge naturally when people gather, connect, and move through the world.
My personal work and event work come from the same place: curiosity and a photojournalistic approach to people, spaces, and the stories unfolding around me.
While most of my work focuses on corporate events, I've also photographed cultural organizations, performing arts groups, educational institutions, and community programs across the Bay Area. The camera gives me a reason to be in the room.
