Documentary Coverage for International Summits and Conferences

 

Lead Photographer at UN Biodiversity COP 15, global banking summits, and multilateral forums. 25 years on the ground.

 

Conference planners hire me when the stakes are too high for improvisation. I cover the full arc of a complex event — plenaries, keynote speakers, working sessions, bilateral meetings, and the informal exchanges that rarely make the official record. Backed by a skilled team to for scalable coverage, what you receive is a complete visual archive: assets built for press materials, institutional communications, and the long shelf life that consequential events deserve.

International summit photography of the 2022 UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) at Palais des congrès de Montréal — Julian Haber

TRUSTED BY: UN COP15 • GLOBAL AFFAIRS CANADA • ASPEN SECURITY FORUM • ICAO • WADA • TOURISME MONTRÉAL • CSFN • EUROMONEY • ACI WORLD • FREEMANXP • INFORMA • CPA • 

AEROMART

Global Summits & Diplomatic Forums

(Featuring UN-COP15, Aspen Security Forum, and CSFN 2025)

Professional press conference photography of Mark Carney during the 'Building Canada Strong' event in Montreal — Julian Haber
Keynote speaker Anja Manuel presenting at the International Security Forum in Washington, D.C. — Julian Haber
Keynote speaker photography of General Rick Hillier during a high-stakes event against anti-semitism in Ottawa — Julian Haber
Condoleeza Rice speaking at the Aspen Security Forum conference in Washington D.C.
Keynote speaker, Bob Rae, addressing a professional audience at a a McGill University Montreal conference — Julian Haber
Hon. Pierre Poilievre speaking at CSFN24 #conferencephotography
Keynote speaker Premier Danielle Smith addressing the audience at the Canada Strong and Free Network (CSFN) 2025 conference in Ottawa — Julian Habe

Executive Leadership & Business Conferences

(Featuring PSP, Abbott, Montreal Institute for Global Security, and Tourisme Montréal)

Keynote speaker at the podium during the CPA Québec Nec Plus Ultra gala in Montreal by Julian Haber.
Panelist, Charles Burton, discussion at the Montreal International Security Summit at the Society for Arts and Technology [SAT] Montreal — Julian Haber
Corporate event photography capturing a large audience engaged in a conference keynote in Montreal — Julian Haber
Professional portrait of Yves Lalumière, President and CEO of Tourisme Montréal, with city skyline — Julian Haber

Gala & Atmosphere

(Featuring events at the Ritz Carlton, Le Windsor, Palais de Congrès, Le Richmond)

Luxury gala event photography capturing the elegant decor and blue lighting of the Oval Room at the Ritz-Carlton Montréal — Julian Haber
Atmospheric gala photography of corporate holiday event at the Palais des Congrès Montreal — Julian Haber
Julian Haber Photography: luxury event photography at Le Windsor in Montreal
Julian Haber Photography: Gala Event in Cathedral Event Space Montreal

Connections & Collaboration

(Featuring Aero Montreal, iMedia, IEEE, New Cities Foundation)

Guests raising a toast during a joyful networking celebration at a Montreal event by Julian Haber.
Professional workshop photography capturing collaborative corporate sessions in Montreal — Julian Haber
Professional conference photography of delagates networking at a Montreal summit — Julian Haber
Trade show and exhibition photography showing a professional engaging at a corporate booth in Montreal — Julian Haber

Global Case Studies

Selected works from international summits in South Korea and beyond

Documenting the 2017 NewCities Summit in Incheon, South Korea — a week-long urban innovation forum featuring global ministers, mayors, business leaders and innovators

PROJECT SCOPE: NEW CITIES FOUNDATION • CITY OF INCHEON • UNESCO • GLOBAL URBAN INNOVATORS

Mayor of Incheon Yoo Jeong-bok delivering a keynote address at the NewCities Summit in South Korea, captured with professional event lighting — Julian Haber
Professional panel discussion featuring female leadership at the NewCities Summit in South Korea — Julian Haber
High-ranking official delivering a keynote address at the 2017 NewCities Summit in Incheon, South Korea — Julian Haber
Wide-angle interior photography of the NewCities Summit venue in Songdo, South Korea, featuring event branding and attendee flow — Julian Haber
Professional keynote photography of a Global Urban Innovator presenting at the NewCities Summit in South Korea — Julian Haber
Female executive leader participating in a specialized panel at the NewCities Summit in South Korea — Julian Haber
Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok leading a diplomatic delegation toward the Plenary Hall at the NewCities Summit in South Korea, editorial black and white photography — Julian Haber
Traditional Korean architecture illuminated at night during the New Cities Foundation summit in Incheon — Julian Haber

FAQs

(in English et Français)

What types of events do you cover? | Quels types d'événements couvrez-vous ?

Julian Haber covers corporate conferences, annual general meetings, international summits, award ceremonies, executive retreats, and employer branding events. Past assignments include events for the United Nations, global banking institutions, and blue-chip corporations across North America and internationally. | Julian Haber couvre les conférences d'entreprise, assemblées générales annuelles, sommets internationaux, cérémonies de remise de prix, retraites de direction et événements de marque employeur. Ses mandats antérieurs comprennent des événements pour les Nations Unies, des institutions bancaires mondiales et des sociétés de premier plan en Amérique du Nord et à l'international.

What is your approach to event coverage? | Quelle est votre approche en matière de couverture d'événements ?

Documentary-style — unobtrusive, observational, and attuned to the moments that matter. The goal is a visual record that communicates the weight and texture of the event, not a collection of posed group photos. | Style documentaire — discret, observationnel et attentif aux moments qui comptent. L'objectif est un témoignage visuel qui traduit l'importance et la substance de l'événement, et non une série de photos de groupe posées.

Can you handle security-sensitive events? | Pouvez-vous couvrir des événements à accès restreint ?

Yes. Julian holds security clearance for restricted venues and high-security environments — a requirement for many international summits and government-affiliated events. | Oui. Julian détient une cote de sécurité lui donnant accès aux lieux à accès restreint et aux environnements hautement sécurisés — une exigence pour de nombreux sommets internationaux et événements affiliés aux gouvernements.

Can you provide both photography and video at the same event? | Pouvez-vous offrir à la fois la photographie et la vidéo lors d'un même événement ?

Yes. Julian offers turnkey visual coverage — photo and video — under a single point of contact. This simplifies coordination for your communications team and ensures visual consistency across all deliverables. | Oui. Julian offre une couverture visuelle clé en main — photo et vidéo — avec un seul interlocuteur. Cela simplifie la coordination pour votre équipe de communications et garantit une cohérence visuelle dans l'ensemble des livrables.

Are the images retouched? | Les images sont-elles retouchées ?

Yes. Every image is refined for skin tone, lighting consistency, and background — to a natural, corporate-appropriate standard. The goal is to present each executive at their best, not to alter their appearance. | Oui. Chaque image est perfectionnée en ce qui concerne la teinte de peau, la cohérence de l'éclairage et l'arrière-plan — selon une norme naturelle et adaptée au milieu corporatif. L'objectif est de présenter chaque dirigeant sous son meilleur jour, non de modifier son apparence.

How quickly are images delivered after the event? | Dans quel délai les images sont-elles livrées après l'événement ?

Standard delivery is 1–2 business days. For communications teams with tight publication deadlines, a priority selection can be delivered same-day or next-day — arranged in advance as part of the brief. | Le délai de livraison standard est de 1 à 2 jours ouvrables. Pour les équipes de communications dont les délais de publication sont serrés, une sélection prioritaire peut être livrée le jour même ou le lendemain — à convenir à l'avance dans le cadre du mandat.

What does the client receive? | Que reçoit le client ?

A curated, professionally retouched gallery in high-resolution and web-optimized formats, organized by session or theme for ease of use. Licensing terms are clearly documented and provided with delivery. | Une galerie soignée d'images retouchées professionnellement en haute résolution et en formats optimisés pour le web, organisée par session ou par thème pour faciliter l'utilisation. Les conditions de licence sont clairement documentées et fournies avec la livraison.

Do you coordinate with AV and events teams? | Vous coordonnez-vous avec les équipes audiovisuelles et événementielles ?

Yes. Pre-event coordination with AV technicians, stage managers, and event planners is standard practice. A detailed briefing in advance ensures full alignment on schedule, key moments, and access requirements. | Oui. La coordination préalable avec les techniciens audiovisuels, les régisseurs et les planificateurs d'événements fait partie de la pratique courante. Un compte rendu détaillé en amont garantit une pleine coordination sur le calendrier, les moments clés et les exigences d'accès.

What sets your event coverage apart from a general event photographer? | En quoi votre couverture se distingue-t-elle de celle d'un photographe événementiel généraliste ?

Experience at the highest levels — UN summits, international financial conferences, blue-chip AGMs — combined with the ability to read a room, anticipate key moments, and deliver images that serve both internal communications and public-facing needs. | Une expérience au plus haut niveau — sommets des Nations Unies, conférences financières internationales, AGA de grandes entreprises — combinée à la capacité de lire une salle, d'anticiper les moments clés et de livrer des images qui répondent à la fois aux besoins de communication interne et aux exigences de la communication externe.

Do you travel for international events? | Vous déplacez-vous pour des événements internationaux ?

Yes. Past assignments have taken Julian across North America, Europe, and to international venues including UN summits, international business conferences, and global forums. Travel is factored into the project scope from the outset. | Oui. Des mandats antérieurs ont amené Julian partout en Amérique du Nord, en Europe et dans des lieux internationaux, notamment lors de sommets des Nations Unies, de conférences d'affaires internationales et de forums mondiaux. Les déplacements sont intégrés à la portée du projet dès le départ.