South Florida Photographer

Ivan Apfel Photography is a South Florida Photographer based in Weston, Florida. Since 1997 I have specialized in capturing Corporate Events, Headshot Photography, Commercial Portraits, and Branding Photography. I am also a well-known Private Portrait Photographer and Florida Keys Wedding Photographer.

Production Still Photography

Corporate Event Photography

With its all-year beach-friendly weather, South Florida is one of the top locations in the US for Corporate Events. My Corporate Event Photography coverage ensures that your entire event is properly covered. My clients have come to rely upon my services due to the images I provide them being sharp, detailed, and properly color-balanced photos with incredibly fast delivery times. I capture single-day events, multi-day corporate events, corporate retreats, activation events, and more. I provide coverage for events in Miami, Miami Beach, Ft Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Naples, and Orlando.

Grand Opening, Gala, and Red Carpet Photography

Each year, the number of international celebrities calling Miami and South Florida "home" keeps growing. So more and more studios and fashion houses are choosing South Florida as their location for movie premieres, album release parties, product launches, and retail location grand openings. Even local galas look like Hollywood red carpets. With my experience as a Getty Images photographer, clients book me knowing that I will capture the best images of their event with the ability to deliver high-quality images within hours for immediate release to news wires, social media, and content creators.

Headshot Photography

A good headshot can make all the difference when landing a great job, client, and business connection. No longer can a professional get away with an iPhone-quality headshot. Good headshots should be properly lit with no harsh shadows, sharp details, and proper color balance. I specialize in bringing professional studios to my clients' locations in Miami, Ft Lauderdale, Weston, and Palm Beaches. I work with my clients to decide the best headshot background for their business brand, be it a seamless solid background or editorial location background. We also discuss how best to shoot the headshots to match their business branding. During the session, I will coach them in posing and will review the images with them to make sure they like what they see before wrapping. Finally, I work with them to ensure that their final selection receives the proper commercial retouching to make them look like the best version of themself. 

I also provide professional portrait photography of executives and talent for advertising, marketing, and editorial publications.

Branding Photography

Photographs are one of the best tools your business can use to connect consumers or clients to your brand. While any images can promote your brand, professional images give consumers or clients confidence in your brand. I work with clients to capture images that match the tone and personality of their business brand. This can include headshots of all their staff and executives, product photography, business location images, and office action photos. These images will be used for creating your website content, social media campaigns, and print material.

A few of my clients:

A Happy Client is My Top Priority

  • "Getting a professional headshot has been a goal of mine, and I finally got it done in the most convenient way thanks to a headshot marathon. Ivan came to our office, turned a regular room into a full blown studio with a backdrop and lighting equipment, and all I had to do was show up. I got my digital photos immediately and absolutely love them!" -Valeria Almada (NBCUniversal)

    -Valeria Almada (NBCUniversal)

  • “I had a great experience with Ivan and was very happy with the final product. Looking forward to adding my headshots to the company website!”

    - John Carlton (JS Held)

  • "Great experience! Had Ivan take some corporate headshots. I don't like having my picture taken but he made it super painless, and got the photos back to me very quickly."

    - Adrianna Vidal (Google)

  • "Amazing photographer. Couldn’t have asked for a more wonderful experience. Ivan is very professional and at the top of his craft. He has a gift. Highly recommend!!!"

    -Carlos Correa (Davie Fire Dept.)

“Ivan Apfel is by far one of the best photographers I have ever worked with. I have worked in the entertainment business since 2003 and we have been working with Ivan since 2015. I hold Ivan as one of the top photographers I have ever worked with. On a corporate level, Ivan is professional, one step ahead of the game, always around but never in the way, his angles and shots are above all the rest I’ve seen, and he’s a wonderful person who makes it easy and comfortable to work with.”

— Stefanie Ramirez, Senior Director of Events - NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises

“Working with Ivan has been great! The photo quality is amazing and he is always very professional. I highly recommend his services!”

— Morgan Schaaf, Communications Manager - Topgolf

“Event planning has countless moving pieces and Ivan is one of those pieces I never have to worry about. He’s the best photographer I’ve had the pleasure of working with. He has the ability to take limited direction and run with it to create stunning photos that capture the moments perfectly. He captures even the smallest, yet very important, details – things I never had time to stop and observe during a busy grand opening of a restaurant. And somehow he manages to do it all within the natural flow of the event, without interrupting a thing. I barely notice he’s there! That takes immense talent and professionalism.”

— Ashley Davidson, Senior Director, Media & Industry Relations, Fish Consulting

“Extremely professional with excellent customer service. Always delivers in a timely and successful manor. Thank you!”

— Jennifer Million, Senior Communications Director - United Way Miami

“These are the best I’ve seen for any of my conferences so thank you for such high quality photos.”

— Alison McAndrew - Boston Consulting Group

“Thanks for the pictures Ivan. We're very happy with both the quality and the way you took the pictures. For each important person we have good pictures to share. Thanks!”

— Adriaan van Loon, Project & Financial Manager, Solarplaza - Rotterdam, Netherlands

“The pictures are amazing! Ivan did a great job and he was actually quick to edit them. Thank you!”

— Marie-Laure Andrade, Director - Christian Dior

“Ivan does an amazingly professional job with all the photography engagements I have hired him for. I am a realtor and he is my go to person for high quality images that reflect the best the subject matter has to offer. His photography is crispy, realistic and authentic which in my business is paramount. I would recommend him highly.”

— Gregg Cook, Realtor - RE/MAX First

“I hired Ivan to do some corporate headshots. The price was very reasonable and the turnaround was fantastic. Every timeline promised was met and the pictures look fantastic.”

— Matt Kinsey, President - IT Fusion

“Ivan took my professional portraits recently. He is absolutely the best in the biz. Professional, consistent, charismatic: he knows how to get his clients ready to shoot!
Highly recommended!!!”

— Priscila Nascimento, Agent - Genco Real Estate

“I had my corporate shots done by Ivan and from beginning to end it was nothing but a professional experience. Ivan is an extremely talented photographer and his play with light really delivers a unique and superior picture. I recommend Ivan without reservations.”

— Pablo Davidov, Ph.D, MBA, Owner - The Influencer Marketing Factory

Ivan did a nice job with my headshots. He showed up to my house on time and set everything up quickly. He advised me on what to wear, and we got thru the photo shoot very efficiently. That same day he sent me the proofs and asked me to choose 3 for him to touch up. And the very next day he sent me 4 touched up photos. Very happy with the process and with the photos.

— Jose Morabito, Vice President Strategic Pricing - Quest Diagnostics