- Client or institution
- Microsoft
- Location
- Private studio
- Date
- Dec 7, 2024
Photography credits
Photography by Jade Lilly Studio. The vintage speaker wall is a permanent feature of the studio. Set design is not attributed to Jade Lilly Studio.
The assignment
Jade Lilly photographed a private Microsoft dinner, documenting the gathering and creating warm editorial portraits of guests within the studio. The studio’s existing vintage speaker wall became the visual backdrop for the activation, giving the portraits texture, history, and a strong sense of place.
Jade’s role
Jade’s role was photography: the dinner, guest interactions, and activation portraits. The vintage speaker wall is a permanent feature of the studio; set design is not attributed to Jade Lilly Studio.
What was created
- Event photography
- Guest portrait photography
- Activation photography at the vintage speaker wall
- Warm editorial portrait treatment
- Documentation of the dinner atmosphere
Guest experience
Guests moved naturally between the dinner and a dedicated portrait moment at the speaker wall. Jade used the character of the existing environment to create photographs that felt intimate, warm, and editorial while preserving the energy of the gathering.
The build
