Event Photographer in Essex County, NJ
Riccardi Media is a corporate event photographer covering Essex County, New Jersey — anchored on Crystal Plaza (Livingston) with documented shoot history, plus Newark CBD as the largest commercial center in NJ and the Livingston / Short Hills wealth corridor. 30+ years and 2,000+ events on the lens. Coverage spans Newark, Livingston, Short Hills, West Orange, Montclair, Bloomfield, Maplewood, East Orange, Cedar Grove, Verona, Caldwell, and Millburn. Industry verticals include insurance, healthcare, legal, and higher ed. $200–$300/hr including processing and gallery. Contact Greg Riccardi at (201) 528-5068.
What we cover
- Crystal Plaza (Livingston) event photography — documented shoot history
- Newark CBD corporate event coverage with practical-realities awareness
- Livingston / Short Hills wealth corridor gala and executive event coverage
- Insurance, healthcare, legal, and higher-education industry photography
- Prudential Center large-scale event coverage
- NDA-aware coverage for executive and corporate clients
- Coordinated photo + video crews from the East Brunswick studio
- No NJ travel charges — Newark via Garden State Parkway / NJ Turnpike
Frequently asked questions
Have you shot events at Crystal Plaza in Livingston?
Yes. Crystal Plaza is one of the Essex County venues we cover regularly. We know the ballroom layout, the cocktail spaces, the lighting changes throughout an evening event, and how the venue team runs a typical run-of-show. That familiarity means our coverage on event day is decisive instead of exploratory.
What Essex County towns do you cover?
All of the major commercial and event municipalities — Newark, Livingston, Short Hills, West Orange, Montclair, Bloomfield, Maplewood, East Orange, Cedar Grove, Verona, Caldwell, Glen Ridge, Nutley, Roseland, Millburn, and the surrounding towns. The Newark CBD and the Livingston / Short Hills wealth corridor are the two anchors of our Essex coverage.
Do you have experience with Newark corporate events?
Yes. Newark is the largest commercial center in New Jersey — insurance HQ presence, healthcare systems, legal market, higher education, and the Prudential Center for large-scale events. We cover Newark CBD corporate events with awareness of the practical realities (parking, security, building access) that planners need a crew to handle without being asked.
How fast can you get to a Livingston or Newark event?
Roughly 45–65 minutes from our East Brunswick studio depending on the specific town and traffic. Newark is a straight Garden State Parkway / NJ Turnpike trip; Livingston and Short Hills are a slightly longer pull but well within our standard NJ coverage radius. Travel is included.
Can you cover legal industry events, insurance corporate programs, or healthcare gatherings in Essex?
Yes. Essex's industry mix skews toward exactly these sectors. We understand the standard each holds vendors to — NDA discipline, executive presence, discreet on-site movement, and post-event delivery that respects how internal communications and external marketing teams will actually use the images.
What's your rate for Essex County events?
Photography in Essex County is $200–$300 per hour, including image processing and a private online gallery. Full-event packages, multi-hour galas, and multi-day summits are typically quoted flat. Travel from East Brunswick is included for typical engagements.
Contact Riccardi Media: Greg Riccardi · (201) 528-5068 · greg@riccardimedia.com ·
5 Myrtle Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 · 30+ years of corporate event photography and videography in NJ and NYC.