Asset Project with 

Events DC

When an organization manages some of the most visible civic, cultural, and sports venues in the nation’s capital, visual storytelling becomes more than aesthetics it becomes infrastructure.

That was the challenge facing Events DC.

Across Washington, D.C., Events DC oversees a diverse portfolio of venues that support tourism, economic development, sponsorship activation, and large-scale public events. Each space serves a different audience, purpose, and scale yet all must be represented with consistency, clarity, and professionalism.

To meet this need, Events DC partnered with Visual 14 to develop a scalable photography and video solution capable of operating across venues, timelines, and government contracting standards.

The Challenge: Consistency at Scale

Events DC’s portfolio spans everything from large sports and entertainment arenas to public demonstration spaces and historic civic venues. Internally, this created several challenges:

• Maintaining visual consistency across vastly different properties

• Producing assets suitable for marketing, sponsorships, digital platforms, print, and broadcast

• Responding to time-sensitive requests tied to events and seasonal campaigns

• Ensuring all deliverables met public-sector compliance and turnaround requirements

 The organization needed more than a photographer. They needed a reliable visual partner who could operate at scale, on demand, and under strict standards.

The goal was clear:

• Create a cohesive visual standard across Events DC–managed venues

• Deliver high-resolution photography and short-form video ready for immediate use

• Support internal teams with fast turnaround through task-order-based execution

• Build a long-term visual asset library, not just one-off campaign content

The Solution: An On-Demand Visual Partner 

Visual 14 was engaged under a task-order-based contract to provide photography and video vignette services across Events DC properties. Working under the direction of Events DC’s Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR), Visual 14 operated as an independent contractor, adhering to government contracting requirements while delivering creative, experience-driven visuals.

Each assignment was approached with an architectural and experiential mindset—capturing not just what a venue looks like, but how it functions, flows, and feels for event organizers, sponsors, and visitors.

Scope of Work

Venues Documented

Entertainment & Civic Facilities

• Entertainment & Sports Arena

• Gateway Pavilion

• RISE Demonstration Center

 RFK Campus

• RFK Stadium

• DC Armory

• Festival Grounds

• The Fields

• Skate Park

Additional Major Venues 

• Walter E. Washington Convention Center

• Apple Carnegie Library

• Nationals Park

 Deliverables

• ~96 high-resolution photographs

  • Architectural and environmental imagery

  • Branded elements and sponsor signage

  • Venue details designed for promotional and sales use

• ~36 short-form video vignettes

  • Quick, high-impact clips highlighting scale, atmosphere, and flexibility

  • Designed for web, social media, presentations, and digital campaign.

All assets were delivered in industry-standard formats and optimized for use across digital, print, social, and broadcast platforms—often within 24 hours of task order execution.

Execution & Approach

Visual 14’s approach balanced creativity with operational precision:

• Photography emphasized scale, usability, and spatial flow

• Video vignettes were structured for clarity and immediate impact

• Each venue was documented to help viewers imagine hosting events there

• Rapid turnaround supported Events DC’s fast-moving marketing and communications needs

Throughout the engagement, Visual 14 maintained compliance with insurance, personnel supervision, and professional standards expected in public-sector work.

Results & Impact

The project resulted in a centralized, professional visual asset library that Events DC continues to use across departments and platforms.

Key outcomes included:

• Improved visual consistency across Events DC venues

• Reduced friction for internal marketing and sales teams

• Assets actively supporting:

   

  • Sponsorship outreach

  • Tourism promotion

  • Digital and social campaigns

  • Sales presentations and proposals

Most importantly, the work established a repeatable, scalable model for documenting civic venues one that balances speed, quality, and accountability.

Why It Matters

For civic organizations, visuals are often the first impression. This project helped Events DC present its venues not just as locations, but as opportunities—spaces where culture, commerce, and community intersect across Washington, D.C.

At Visual 14, we believe intentional visual storytelling strengthens institutions and helps people see spaces for what they can become.