MPEREZCREATIVE

Ventura County · Available worldwide

Event Photography in Ventura County

MPerezCreative photographs the people, atmosphere, and details of live events, creating a record you can share with guests, sponsors, and your next audience.

The big moments. The small details.

People & candid moments

Capture speakers, guests, performers, and the connections that give a gathering its character.

Stage, atmosphere & brand details

Coverage can include live performances, venue details, sponsor moments, and the work that goes into bringing the event together.

An edited online gallery

Receive an edited photo gallery with delivery timing and the final scope agreed in your proposal. Photo and video coverage can be planned together.

Coverage shaped around your event

We work with concerts and festivals, corporate and brand events, and nonprofit and community gatherings. Matthew Perez brings together a trusted network of photographers, videographers, and editors according to your schedule and creative needs.

Ventura County roots. Travel welcome.

Based in Ventura County, California, serving Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Simi Valley, Moorpark, and Ojai, plus Santa Barbara, Montecito, and greater Los Angeles. We are also available for domestic and international travel.

What goes into your proposal?

Share your date, venue, run of show, coverage hours, and the content you need. Your proposal outlines the crew, deliverables, delivery schedule, and any travel arrangements. Rush delivery can be discussed before booking.

Photo & video coverage

Explore the photo collection below, or see how we tell event stories through film. Photo and video coverage can be planned together.

Selected photography / Live music

Bob Eubanks
Backstage with the Beatles

Performance, conversation, and the people in the room. Ventura Music Festival · 2025.

Beatles tribute band performs on a blue-lit stage before the audience
Speaker holds a microphone during the event conversation
Tribute band guitarist sings into a microphone
Two speakers share stories with the audience
Audience members laugh and enjoy the performance in black and white
Tribute band guitarist performs under blue stage lighting
Guest raises a numbered bidding paddle during the event

Selected photography / Nonprofit

Kindness is Free

Youth, service, and community at the Kindness is Free event through the Boys & Girls Club.

Young volunteers pack care bags at the Kindness Summit service project
Speaker addresses an audience in the brick-walled event venue
Two participants smile while holding care bags at the Kindness is Free event
Event representative speaks with a television reporter
Two participants pose together outside in Kindness is Free shirts
Participants play giant Jenga in the outdoor courtyard
Participant writes a message at an activity table

Selected photography / 2025

Día de Los Muertos
Ventura 2025

Street performances, portraits, and the details that bring a community celebration to life.

Folklórico dancers perform before a crowd in downtown Ventura
Guest holds a baby in matching skeleton outfits beneath a marigold arch
Catrina portrait with a red rose crown and gold palm-leaf headdress
Ofrenda with framed photographs, skulls, and marigolds beside classic cars
Dancers in bright pink dresses with multicolored ribbons
Performer in red holds a pineapple beside her head
Guests line dance on the street during the celebration

Selected photography / 01

Día de Los Muertos
Ventura 2024

A celebration told through portraits, color, and community. Explore selected photographs from downtown Ventura.

Crowds gather on a palm-lined street in downtown Ventura
Audience members applaud and record the celebration
Catrina portrait with a gold and purple headdress and orange marigolds
Guests in large skull masks and top hats join the celebration
Guest in a bright blue, red, and yellow dress with a feathered headdress
Guest in a red coat and black hat beside a red classic car
Guest spreads a green and blue feathered cape