Event Photography for Corporate Events and Family Celebrations in New York City

Corporate event, nonprofit, & brand photography: conferences, summits, office parties, and small business

Candid family event photography: birthdays, showers, and parties.

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NYC Corporate Events & Office Parties
Public Space Programming and Activations
Family Celebrations & Parties

Specializing in corporate events, family celebrations, and everything in between, Mara Zalite delivers beautifully edited, true-to-life photos within days, with no limit on the number of images.

Mara is available to document your meaningful moments in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Hoboken, and beyond.

Women at a networking event conversing, some holding wine glasses, with warm lighting and wooden decor in the background.
A group of six young adults posing outdoors near a signboard that reads "DUMBO DRINK AND DRAW WEDNESDAYS 6-8 PM" in Brooklyn, New York. They are standing and sitting on the cobblestone street in front of the sign with brick buildings and an elevated
Two women singing karaoke together, smiling and enjoying the moment indoors with a white brick wall and window in the background.
Audience attending a conference or seminar in a large room with a presentation screen at the front, sitting at tables with water bottles and notebooks.
Crowd of people at a street festival with vendor tents, flags, and green trees lining the street.
Three people, two men and one woman, are on a rooftop terrace at night, engaging in conversation. Tall city office buildings with illuminated windows are visible in the background.
A woman with black hair, wearing sunglasses and a brown shearling jacket, is smiling and raising her arm while holding a small cup in her left hand. She appears to be at a festive gathering with food trays on a table in the background.
A man with short dark hair and a beard sitting at a table with a blue and white cloth, clasping his hands, and smiling at the camera. Behind him are framed artworks on the wall and a tall floor lamp.
A man with long hair, braided beard, and glasses looks into a heart-shaped mirror, smiling. The mirror is surrounded by colorful jewelry and decorations, with other people visible around him.
A street vendor cart selling popcorn with a large colorful umbrella on top, with a man standing next to the cart and a girl sitting nearby looking at her phone, on a city street with trees in the background.
Three women laughing and smiling at a social gathering, with other people in the background.
Five people sitting on chairs on a stage during a panel discussion, with a large screen displaying the panelists' photos and names behind them.
A man and an older woman sharing a joyful, affectionate moment, with their foreheads touching and eyes closed, indoors in a warmly lit setting.
Two women are holding hands in a supportive handshake, one wearing a green jacket and the other wearing a blue textured jacket.
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Trusted by organizations and hosts across NYC, including

Sagard Capital, Portage Invest, Dumbo Business Improvement District (BID), West Village BID, Sunset Park BID, HausControl, Yael Halaas Plastic Surgery, Luna Dental, HGL ART Preschool, Hit the Books, Gotham Pickleball, Anchor Health Home Care, Abode Care, Attentive Care, Strands Fiction, Yohanna Laurus Piano, Ty Peterson Illustrator, Joshua Reynolds, Creatively Wild Art Studio, Sophia Ottley Jewelry, Youth Choir BALSIS, Latvian Folk Dancing Group “Jumalīte”, New York Latvian Summer Camp, The New York Latvian Concert Choir

Bubie’s birthday at the Yale Club, Meg & Ryan’s wedding at “The Garrison” (alongside Sarma&Co.), Diana & Marvin’s Central Park elopement, Anna & Allen’s celebration of love, Emily & Daniel’s wedding shower, Zinta & Andris’ wedding morning, Olivia’s holiday party, Vivaan’s 2nd birthday, Inta & Marty’s life growing up, Kalvis and Kaija’s childhood, Judd’s christening, Rita’s family photos, and more!

Publications

lsm.lv (Latvian Public Media), Sunset Post, latviesi.com, Newspaper “Laiks”

What the people are saying (Google Reviews):

  • “We had a wonderful experience working with Mara, she was professional and responsive to all of my inquiries. She was warm, patient, and incredibly attentive to detail, capturing each special moment with care and artistry. Mara has a natural ability to make children feel comfortable in front of the camera, which truly brought out their personalities in every shot. All the photos were beautifully composed and thoughtfully edited, preserving the spirit and joy of the day. We're so grateful for her work and we will have her to capture our future events. I am highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and kind photographer!”

    May 2025 | 5-star Google review (piano recital)

  • “Needed a photographer in a hurry for a last-minute job and I am absolutely thrilled with Zalimar’s results! As a longtime PR professional, I can recommend Mara's work as being of the highest quality. She understood exactly what I was looking for – compelling action shots of people having fun while playing pickleball. Her results were fantastic; both the venue and the group playing were delighted with her images. She delivered lots of choices, in focus, on time. I couldn't be happier with the outcome. Highly recommend!”

    April 2025 | 5-star Google review (pickleball)

  • "Your photos from the event [Sunset Park September Street Fair] are lovely. I really like the way you captured the spirit of the day."

    September 2025 (Executive Director of the Sunset Park BID in Brooklyn, NY)

  • “I used Mara for my bridal shower and wow- she was incredible! Super easy to work with, personable, reliable, and captured the day beautifully through her photos. She documented every detail perfectly including awesome candid shots of my guests and myself, detail shots, and group photos. She made sure I got any photo I wanted. She delivered the photos to me digitally just two days later which was so appreciated. I highly recommend Mara for your future photography needs!”

    May 2025 | 5-star Google review (bridal shower)

  • "It was wonderful having you and I really felt like you were just so attentive and thoughtful in your sort of way of moving around the room and asking who should be photographed with who and putting it all together and just being patient."

    October 2025 | Family Birthday

  • “Mara is insanely talented. I wanted to create a headshot that felt fun, and relaxed. With just one inspo photo, Mara came to my apartment with suggestions, full layouts, kindly adjusting set up to make sure we reached a photo that felt fun for my business. We started with a chill exercise and she started the whole process with saying "we can take as many as you need." It made me feel immediately at ease. I am 100% working with her in the future and highly recommend! Life saver.”

    March 2025 | 5-star Google review (headshots)

  • Mara was amazing to work with! Professional, punctual, and very talented. The photos came out beautifully and captured every detail perfectly. Highly recommend!”

    August 2025 | 5-star Google review (corporate event)

  • "Mara did an amazing job at our company event, capturing key moments and the liveliness of the crowd. We are really happy with her work and so are our attendees who happily shared the photos on their socials."

    October 2025 | 5-star Google review (2-day, 100-person corporate happy hour and international conference)

  • "Love love love the pics. You nailed it, especially with getting the best and most pics of my mom. She had the best time! Thank you sooooo much. "

    October 2025 | Family Birthday Celebration

Young girl dancing and jumping with arms raised at a lively indoor party or dance event, surrounded by other children, colorful lights, and graffiti on the wall.
An elderly woman with short, curly white hair and red glasses, wearing a blue top with a decorative brooch, appears surprised or intrigued, standing indoors with framed artwork in the background.
Family celebrating a birthday with a cake and sparklers, with two children and an older man, in a decorated room.
An elderly woman with gray hair touching a smiling young woman with dark hair on her face, both in a warm moment at a celebration, with a welcome sign and floral decorations in the background.
Three women gathered in a bright room, two with their backs visible looking at their phones, while the third woman in the background is talking and touching her chin.
Young girl smiling and playing with water outdoors, splashing water over her face, wearing a sleeveless dress with a floral pattern, holding a green bucket.
Children at a party, some dancing and some sitting on the floor, with colorful lights and a graffiti wall in the background.
A young girl with curly hair wearing a tiara and a gray shirt, smiling while painting with pink and purple colors on paper at a table covered with orange and red cloth. In the background, other children and art supplies are visible in an art classroo
Children playing outside, reaching for bubbles with sticks, in a grassy yard surrounded by trees.
A bridal shower table setup with a white pearl decorated clutch, several printed game and menu cards, and a pink cupcake in a black paper cup.
A young girl with red hair and blue eyes sitting outdoors in a forest, wearing a shiny, purple dress.
An older man and a young girl walk on a dirt path surrounded by lush green trees in a park.
A man holding a smiling baby outdoors with a blurry green background.
A smiling elderly man with glasses and white hair, dressed in a tuxedo with a white bow tie, standing indoors.
Two young children with bright blue eyes dressed in winter jackets and hats sitting in a stroller outdoors, smiling and playing.
A woman with black hair wearing a white blazer playing the piano viewed through a mirror.
A woman sitting on a beige armchair near a window with sunlight shining in, next to a white dresser with a bouquet of flowers and a copper-colored lamp on top.
Close-up of two people holding hands, with a group of people blurred in the background in an outdoor green setting.
Women sitting at a table, signing cards, with plates, glasses of water, and utensils in front of them, during a gathering or celebration.
Two women sitting at a table laughing and talking, with colorful background and flowers.
Group of four people standing outside on a lawn, smiling and holding drinks, viewed through a window with orange frame, with bushes and flowering plants in the background.