Question 1

Has Riccardi Media photographed events at Manhatta before?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our team has produced photography and video at Manhatta and comparable high-rise Manhattan event venues on multiple occasions. We understand the specific production dynamics that elevated venues present — the way natural light pours through floor-to-ceiling windows during golden hour, how the skyline backdrop shifts from daylight to city glow as an evening progresses, and how to position cameras and lighting to capture both the guests and the panoramic views behind them without sacrificing either.

Question 2

How do you handle lighting at a high-rise venue like Manhatta?

Accepted Answer

High-rise venues with expansive glass walls create one of the most rewarding — and most technically demanding — lighting environments in event photography. At Manhatta, the light changes dramatically from afternoon to sunset to full evening. Our team arrives with a lighting plan calibrated to the time of day and the specific orientation of the windows. We balance ambient venue lighting with the natural sky outside, ensuring guests are properly exposed while the skyline views remain vivid and natural in every frame.

Question 3

Can you capture both the skyline views and the event itself?

Accepted Answer

That is exactly what we specialize in at venues like Manhatta. The skyline is not just a backdrop — it is part of the event experience, and our photography and video reflect that. We use wide environmental compositions that frame guests against the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, and the downtown skyline, alongside tighter candid and portrait work that focuses on the people and the moments. You get both — the setting and the story.

Question 4

What is included in a typical event photography package at Manhatta?

Accepted Answer

Our standard coverage includes arrival and cocktail hour documentation, candid networking photography, seated dinner and tableside moments, keynote or speaking program coverage, executive and VIP portraits, venue and décor detail shots that incorporate the skyline views, and sponsor or branding signage capture. All images are color-corrected, edited, and delivered through a curated private gallery within 5–7 business days.

Question 5

Do you offer same-day or same-night content delivery?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For events where real-time social posting or next-morning press coverage is a priority, we can deploy a dedicated editor to process and deliver select images and short-form video while the event is still underway. This is particularly effective for executive dinners and networking events where attendees share content from the evening on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Question 6

Do you coordinate with Manhatta's events team and outside planners?

Accepted Answer

Always. Pre-event coordination with the venue team, your event planner, and any third-party vendors is a built-in part of our production process. We review the floor plan, seating arrangements, AV setup, and run-of-show schedule in advance so our crew arrives knowing exactly where to be and when — without disrupting the flow of the evening or the service on the floor.

Question 7

What is the turnaround time for highlight reels and sizzle videos?

Accepted Answer

Highlight reels and sizzle videos are typically delivered within 10–14 business days after the event. For events with tighter marketing deadlines, we offer expedited post-production and can accommodate rush timelines when discussed during the initial scoping call.