Event Photography
Cultural, civic, nonprofit, and private event coverage with a documentary eye across New Jersey and New York City.
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Veteran-owned photography by Adrian Calvache serving New Jersey and New York City for events, military, nonprofit, corporate, headshot, and community assignments.
Cultural, civic, nonprofit, and private event coverage with a documentary eye across New Jersey and New York City.
Portraits, proposals, birthdays, and individual shoots photographed with a clean editorial approach and natural direction.
Trusted photography for military ceremonies, veteran organizations, community programming, and nonprofit storytelling.
Reach out for availability, turnaround, and coverage details for New Jersey, New York City, and select travel assignments.
View Adrian Calvache's photography portfolio featuring events, portraits, military ceremonies, nonprofit coverage, Latino community events, and NYC/NJ assignments.
A personal environmental portrait series photographed between 2019 and 2024, focused on candid expression, natural light, travel, and emotional storytelling.
Navy veteran. Meteorologist & Oceanographer. Engineer. Brooklyn-raised, Teaneck-based. Every frame tells the truth.
I'm Adrian Calvache — Brooklyn-born, Navy veteran, and a proud Latino who has always moved between two worlds: discipline and creativity.
I served as a Meteorologist and Oceanographer in the U.S. Navy from 2008 to 2014, supporting mission-critical operations across multiple installations. After the service, I joined J.P. Morgan as a Software Engineer, specializing in cloud infrastructure and data engineering.
Photography began in college and never stopped. Through the lens I document community, culture, and the people who make both — blending storytelling, emotion, and visual artistry in every frame. Today I live in Teaneck, New Jersey, serving clients across New York City and New Jersey.
Every session shot on full-frame Sony mirrorless bodies with G Master glass — the same system trusted by editorial and commercial photographers worldwide.
Veteran With A Camera LLC
453 Queen Anne Rd
Teaneck, New Jersey 07666
LLC ID: 0451405177
veteranwithacamera@gmail.com
Photography isn't just about the lens — it's about telling your story through light, energy, and atmosphere. Updated May 2026. Custom packages available for nonprofits and veteran organizations.
50% non-refundable retainer required to secure your date. Remainder due on or before the shoot day.
Minimum 48-hour notice required. Late rescheduling may forfeit the deposit.
Standard delivery within 1–2 weeks. Expedited 48-hour editing available for +$100.
Conference coverage, nonprofit campaigns, or conceptual shoots? Let's plan it together. Veteran and military organizations receive special consideration.
Request a Custom QuoteVeteran With A Camera LLC is one of New Jersey's most thoroughly certified small photography businesses. All certifications are issued by the NJ Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue & Enterprise Services and are publicly verifiable.
NJ Dept. of Treasury · Division of Revenue & Enterprise Services
NJ Division of Taxation · Certificate of Authority (CA-1)
These certifications make Veteran With A Camera LLC eligible for New Jersey government set-aside contracts, nonprofit preferred vendor status, and diversity-focused procurement programs. If your organization has vendor diversity requirements, we can help you meet them.
Book Veteran With A Camera for event, portrait, nonprofit, military, government, and corporate photography across New Jersey and New York City.
Call, text, or email to book event, portrait, nonprofit, veteran, and community photography. Based in Teaneck, NJ and serving New Jersey and New York City, with a typical response time within 24 hours.
STATE OF NJ · CERTIFIED VENDOR
Eligible for NJ government set-aside contracts and diversity procurement programs. LLC ID: 0451405177.
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Photographer provides photography services as specified in the booking. Deliverables include professionally edited and color-corrected final JPEG images delivered via Private Google Drive within 10 business days of full payment clearing (standard turnaround). Expedited 48-hour editing available for an additional fee where pre-arranged in writing.
Client shall not withhold, offset, delay, or charge back payment based on third-party disputes, internal approval issues, or subjective dissatisfaction.
Final edited images, download links, print releases, and usage rights are not released until all amounts are paid in full and cleared. Previews or watermarked proofs delivered before payment do not constitute final delivery and do not transfer usage rights.
Photographer is not responsible for Client's internal approval process, purchase-order process, vendor onboarding, budget approval, or any third-party rule. Client remains fully responsible for payment even if a third party delays, denies, or conditions payment. Individual signers for organizations agree to personal responsibility if the entity fails to pay.
Upon full payment only, Client receives a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license for the specific usage category agreed at booking. No license is granted until all fees are paid and cleared. Unauthorized use constitutes material breach.
For NY/NYC assignments where the total value is $800 or more, this Agreement serves as the written freelance contract required by applicable law. Payment is due no later than 5 calendar days after the event date and before final delivery.
Organizations, nonprofits, public figures, and individuals — all served with military precision and artistic care.
"Adrian's coverage of our Latinos of Montclair events has been extraordinary. He doesn't just take photos — he tells the story of our community with dignity and artistry. Every frame captures something real."
"From setup to delivery, Adrian was professional, punctual, and incredibly skilled. His military background shows — he came prepared, stayed composed under pressure, and delivered stunning images on time."
"We needed a photographer who understood the gravity of our veteran events — someone who'd honor the moment without getting in the way. Adrian did exactly that. He's one of us."
"The headshots Adrian produced for me were the best I've ever had. He made me comfortable immediately and the results show it — I've gotten more callbacks since updating my profile photos than ever before."
"Adrian photographed our Transcendent Active brand campaign and understood the energy we were going for without us having to explain it twice. His eye for movement and light is exceptional."
"As a veteran-owned, minority-certified business, he was the perfect fit for our diversity vendor requirements. The certifications, the professionalism, the images — everything exceeded expectations."
Join organizations and individuals who trust Veteran With A Camera for their most important moments.
From Veterans Day parades to political campaigns — a record of significant assignments, public figures, and organizations that have trusted Veteran With A Camera.
NYS Governor Candidate
NYS Assemblyman
Mayor of Weehawken, NJ
Bronx Democratic Leader · New York, NY
Official photographer for the United War Veterans Council's annual Veterans Day Parade in New York City — one of the largest veteran ceremonies in the United States, including the 100th anniversary commemoration of WWI honoring the doughboys.
Official photographer for all Latinos of Montclair events — political forums, cultural celebrations, community galas, heritage month programming, and leadership events across Montclair, NJ. 23+ documented events.
Black-tie gala photography for Army Week — a formal event honoring active duty service members and veterans across New York City. Full event coverage from arrivals through formal portraits.
Official photographer for Operation Code NYC meetups at Condé Nast headquarters — documenting veterans learning to code, building networks, and transitioning into the technology industry.
Event photography for Wounded Warrior Project programs in the New York and New Jersey area — supporting the documentary record of veteran wellness, community, and rehabilitation programs.
Photographer for Bunker Labs NYC events — the national nonprofit that empowers veteran entrepreneurs. Covered workshops, pitch competitions, and community events supporting the veteran startup ecosystem.
Campaign and event photography for Cynthia Nixon's 2018 New York State gubernatorial race — documenting public appearances, community outreach events, and campaign moments across New York.
Photography coverage for New York Veteran's Alliance events and Marine Corps Scholar Foundation programming — honoring service members and supporting the next generation through education.
Veteran With A Camera LLC holds DVOB (A0696-95), VOB (A0696-94), MBE (A0696-96), and SBE (A0696-93) certifications — making us eligible for government set-aside contracts and nonprofit preferred vendor programs. LLC ID: 0451405177.
Everything you want to know before reaching out — answered plainly. Still have a question? Call or email directly.
Call, text, or email — Adrian typically responds within a few hours.