Photography FAQs
1. What types of photography services do you offer?
Gregg Felsen Photography offers corporate event photography, conference photography, family photo sessions, small to medium-sized weddings, professional tennis photography, PGA golf tournament photography, private parties, charity events, and fine art photography.
Service areas include Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Bermuda Dunes, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio, Joshua Tree, and surrounding Coachella Valley communities.
2. Where are you located?
Gregg Felsen Photography is based in Rancho Mirage, California, and works with clients throughout the Greater Palm Springs Area, including Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio, Bermuda Dunes, and Joshua Tree National Park.
3. How long have you been photographing events in Palm Springs?
Gregg has been photographing events in the Palm Springs area since 2009, after moving to the desert from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
4. Do you photograph destination weddings?
Yes. The Greater Palm Springs area is a popular destination for couples from across the United States and around the world. Gregg photographs weddings, LGBTQ+ weddings, and elopements at hotels, resorts, vacation rental properties, golf clubs, outdoor parks, and other beautiful desert locations.
5. Do you photograph family vacations and reunions?
Yes. The Greater Palm Springs area is a wonderful place for family vacations, reunions, anniversaries, birthdays, and special events. With mountain views, year-round sunshine, iconic attractions, restaurants, resorts, vacation rentals, and golf courses, professional photography is a perfect way to remember your time together.
6. Do you offer corporate event photography?
Yes. Gregg has many years of experience photographing corporate meetings, conventions, conferences, trade shows, networking events, award ceremonies, product launches, team-building activities, and professional headshots.
7. Are you available for charity galas and nonprofit events?
Yes. Gregg has extensive experience photographing charity events, fundraisers, nonprofit galas, and community events.
8. What areas do you serve besides Palm Springs?
Gregg provides photography services throughout the Coachella Valley, including Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio, Bermuda Dunes, Desert Hot Springs, Rancho Mirage, and Joshua Tree.
9. How far in advance should clients book photography sessions?
It is best to book your photography session as soon as possible, especially during the busy October through May season when the Greater Palm Springs area hosts many major events and activities.
10. Do you help choose photo locations?
Yes. Because Gregg has lived and worked in the area since 2009, he can recommend excellent photo locations, including hotels, resorts, parks, golf courses, historic settings, mid-century modern buildings, iconic desert backdrops, and private locations he has access to.
11. Can you photograph large groups and corporate teams?
Yes. Gregg has organized and photographed small board member groups, families, and larger groups of up to 80 people for award ceremonies, birthdays, reunions, and corporate events.
12. Do you take candid photos as well as posed pictures?
Yes. Gregg uses a combination of posed and candid photography for corporate events, weddings, parties, and special occasions. Posed photos are important for formal moments, while candid images capture emotion, excitement, and genuine interaction.
13. Are engagement photo sessions available?
Yes. Gregg can suggest and arrange scenic or iconic locations based on your interests, including Joshua Tree National Park, Indian Canyons, architectural locations, and beautiful local parks in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and La Quinta.
14. Do you photograph sporting events?
Yes. Gregg has photographed PGA and LPGA golf events, pro-am celebrity golf events, and the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden for the past seven years. He has also photographed corporate clients in VIP suites at the BNP Paribas Open and has covered Desert Smash, a pro-am celebrity event held during the tournament season at La Quinta Resort & Club.
15. Can you photograph private parties and milestone celebrations?
Yes. Gregg photographs birthday parties, anniversaries, retirement parties, holiday parties, and private social gatherings throughout the Greater Palm Springs area.
16. How do you deliver pictures to clients?
All images are edited and enhanced in Photoshop and Lightroom before delivery. Final photos are delivered electronically through WeTransfer, on a flash drive, or both. Images are high resolution and suitable for prints, websites, marketing, and promotional use.
17. Can the photos be used for marketing and social media?
Yes. Businesses can use the images for websites, annual reports, marketing materials, social media, press releases, newsletters, brochures, and promotional campaigns.
18. Do you offer fine art and scenic photography?
Yes. Gregg has traveled extensively throughout the United States, Europe, and the Coachella Valley. His fine art photography includes landscapes, nature images, exclusive car show photography, and architecturally significant locations. His website includes a gallery of images suitable for framing in homes and offices.
19. What makes Gregg Felsen’s photography different?
Gregg combines many years of professional photography experience with an intuitive sense of visual artistry and a photojournalistic style. He captures the essence of each assignment and carefully edits, crops, and enhances all photos before delivering them to clients.
20. How do I book a photography session?
To book a photography session, contact Gregg Felsen Photography through the website at greggfelsenphotography.com, call 612-396-7878, or email neslef@mac.com to discuss availability, pricing, and the details of your event.