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Softwire AI conference photography at St Mary’s, Marylebone

It was good to be back with Softwire for their AI conference on 9 October 2026. This time the setting was St Mary’s Church in Marylebone, London: a beautiful backdrop with quite a contrast to the cutting-edge nature of the talks.

Softwire are a regular event client, and Freya and Nayi had once again put a huge amount of work into making everything run smoothly. I photographed the event as it unfolded, from the talks and activities through to food, drinks and the conversations later in the evening.

“We had the absolute pleasure of working with Jonathan for our corporate festival, and he was fantastic from start to finish! He captured the atmosphere, energy and all the little moments of the event so beautifully. The photos are amazing and really bring the whole weekend back to life. Would 100% recommend!”

Freya Jones · Feedback from Softwire’s corporate festival · Google review

Talks, activities and the people between them

The conference photographs bring together speakers, wider views of the room and the audience listening, laughing and applauding. Closer photographs at the activity tables show another side of the event, with notebooks, building materials and a few rubber ducks making their way into the collection.

The later images follow the conversations and refreshments, including canapés being served. Select a photograph to view it larger. You can find out more about the company at Softwire.

Wide upward view of St Mary's Church, Marylebone, with stone columns beneath a blue sky — The columns and curved frontage of St Mary’s Church are photographed against a blue sky.

Upward view of the stone columns and curved frontage of St Mary's Church, Marylebone, against a blue sky — An upward view records the stone columns of St Mary’s Church against the sky.

Blue entrance door at St Mary's Church, Marylebone, framed by stone columns and an entrance sign — The blue doorway marks the entrance to St Mary’s Church, Marylebone.

Entrance sign with a left-pointing arrow beside a blue door and stone column at St Mary's Church — An entrance sign directs visitors beside the blue doors at St Mary’s Church.

Three people outside St Mary's Church, with two smiling towards the camera beside the blue entrance door — Attendees share a playful moment outside St Mary’s Church during the Softwire conference.

Row of empty wooden chairs beside tables against a blue wall — A row of wooden chairs provides a detail of the conference setting.

Smiling speaker standing behind a clear lectern with an open laptop — A speaker smiles at the lectern during the Softwire AI Way Conference 2026.

Speaker standing beside a clear lectern with a stained-glass window behind — A full-length portrait shows a speaker presenting beside the lectern at St Mary’s Church.

Speaker gesturing beside a laptop on a lectern with seated attendees in the foreground — A speaker addresses the seated audience at the Softwire AI Way Conference.

Speaker standing on a stage beneath hanging bulbs with audience members below — A full-length speaker photograph includes the stage and seated audience at St Mary’s Church.

Speaker extending both arms beneath a screen with Softwire AI conference wording — A speaker extends both arms beneath the Softwire conference presentation screen.

Speaker raising both hands below a large presentation screen and hanging lights — A speaker raises both hands on stage at the Softwire AI Way Conference.

Two seated attendees watching a presentation with drinks on the tables — Two attendees watch a conference session from seats beside the tables.

Seated attendees seen from behind with two people blurred at the front of the conference room — A view from behind the audience looks towards the front of the conference room.

Smiling seated attendee looking towards the front of the room — A seated attendee smiles while watching the Softwire conference programme.

Smiling attendee turning towards another person among rows of seated people — An attendee turns towards a neighbour with a smile during the conference.

Seated attendee laughing beside others in a busy conference audience — An attendee laughs among the seated audience at the Softwire AI Way Conference.

Seated attendee smiling towards the camera while holding a mobile phone — An attendee looks towards the camera with a smile while holding a phone.

Two seated attendees turning towards one another in conversation — Two seated attendees turn towards one another during the Softwire conference.

Two seated attendees laughing together with other people around them — Two attendees laugh together among the seated conference audience.

Smiling seated attendee visible between people in the foreground — A smiling attendee is framed between people in the foreground.

Rows of seated conference attendees clapping — The seated audience applauds during the Softwire AI Way Conference in London.

Back of a seated attendee's head and shoulders among nearby audience members — A close view from behind records an attendee among the conference audience.

Seated attendee seen from behind between people in the foreground — A view between attendees records the audience during a conference session.

Attendee holding a mobile phone and looking towards another person beside a screen — An attendee holds a phone while looking towards another person beside a screen.

Speaker gesturing at the front of a room beyond blurred seated attendees — A speaker gestures at the front of the room beyond the seated audience.

Side view of seated attendees looking towards a presentation — Attendees watch a presentation in a side view across the conference seating.

Close view of a seated attendee holding a pen beside a table — An attendee holds a pen beside a table during a conference session.

Speaker gesturing beside a clear lectern and a large display screen — A speaker gestures beside the lectern and screen during the Softwire conference.

Seated attendee watching a presentation with hands resting together — An attendee watches a presentation with hands resting together.

Attendee sitting cross-legged on the floor among other seated conference participants — An attendee sits cross-legged on the floor to watch the conference session.

Several rows of seated attendees facing towards the front of the room — Rows of seated attendees face the presentation, with more people standing behind.

Wide view across a crowded conference room towards two presenters and a screen at the front — A wide room view brings the presenters, screen and audience into one photograph.

Speaker beside a screen facing rows of attendees in a packed room — A presenter addresses the audience in a wide view across the conference room.

Audience seen from behind with two presenters at the front and attendees standing along the wall — A view from the back records two presenters and the audience during a conference session.

Two smiling attendees standing beside a screen in a purple-lit room — Two attendees smile beside a screen at the Softwire AI Way Conference.

Attendees standing together in conversation with purple lighting behind them — Attendees gather for a small-group conversation at the Softwire AI Way Conference.

Attendee with glasses laughing with a hand over their mouth while facing another person — An attendee laughs with a hand over their mouth while talking with others.

Attendees laughing together in a standing conversation — A group shares a laugh during a conversation at the Softwire conference.

Smiling attendee writing on paper at a table with colourful rubber ducks — An attendee smiles while writing at a table during the conference activities.

Two attendees smiling over a table covered with paper and rubber ducks — Two attendees share a smile over the conference activity table.

Close view of an attendee drawing a branching pattern in a notebook on their lap — A close detail records an attendee drawing in a notebook during the session.

Coloured sticky notes with handwritten comments arranged across a white surface — Coloured sticky notes record handwritten comments during the Softwire AI Way Conference.

Two attendees looking towards a laptop on a table, with one person's hand on the keyboard — Two attendees focus on a laptop together at the Softwire conference.

Busy hall with people around tables beneath a purple-lit coffered ceiling — Attendees fill the purple-lit interior of St Mary’s Church during the Softwire conference.

Two attendees facing the camera while holding colourful rubber ducks — Two attendees hold rubber ducks for a portrait at the Softwire AI Way Conference.

Catering staff member working at a counter with guests behind under pink lighting — A catering team member works at the counter during the conference reception.

Two attendees wearing caps looking down towards a table — Two attendees look down towards an activity table at the Softwire conference.

Attendee wearing a cap laughing with hands held together near a table — An attendee laughs beside the activity table at the Softwire conference.

Hands holding colourful rubber ducks with a mobile phone nearby — Participants hold colourful rubber ducks above a conference activity table.

Three attendees looking towards a table under pink reception lighting — Three attendees gather around a reception activity under pink lighting.

Attendees talking around a table with phones and drinks in hand — Attendees talk around an activity table at the Softwire conference reception.

Attendee gesturing while talking to a small group around a table — An attendee gestures while talking with a group at the Softwire conference reception.

Smiling attendee with a rubber duck on their head beneath two people's joined hands — An attendee smiles with a rubber duck on their head beneath joined hands.

Laughing attendee raising both arms above their head with other people nearby — An attendee laughs with both arms raised during the conference reception.

Smiling attendee holding a phone beside colourful rubber ducks on a table — An attendee smiles towards another person beside the table of rubber ducks.

Smiling attendee holding a white card beside a table with coloured materials — An attendee smiles towards another participant while holding an activity card.

Attendee laughing and looking upwards while holding a white card at a table — An attendee looks upwards and laughs while holding an activity card.

Smiling attendee holding a bottle while talking with people gathered nearby — An attendee smiles with a bottle in hand while talking with others at the reception.

Server carrying a tray of canapés while talking to guests — A server offers canapés to guests at the Softwire AI Way Conference reception.

Smiling server with glasses looking towards guests in a busy pink-lit room — A server smiles towards guests during the Softwire conference reception.

Hands working among small paper cards and rubber ducks on a table with a drink nearby — Hands arrange paper pieces on a table during the Softwire conference activities.

Softwire spelt in colourful building blocks on a table with people blurred behind — Colourful building blocks spell Softwire on a table during the conference.

A familiar team in a distinctive conference setting

The people at Softwire are always great to work with, and the setup and coordination were excellent. Returning to photograph their events means I get to see the different ways the team brings people together, whether that’s a summer festival or an afternoon of talks and discussion.

There were games, drinks and amazing food as well as the conference sessions. They even made sure I had some canapés, which was very welcome. Those moments around the programme matter in the photographs too: people sharing an idea, enjoying an activity or catching up after a talk.

St Mary’s gave the photographs a strong sense of place, with the church interior around the presentations and the people taking part. For your own conference or company event, explore my corporate photography services and event photography prices, then tell me about your venue and programme.

Behind the camera

The Essex photographer behind this London conference collection

I’m Jonathan Owen, an Essex photographer working professionally since 2003. For your conference, I photograph speakers and presentations alongside the audience, activities and conversations that bring the event together.

You can plan the coverage with me directly, including the programme, key people and any group photographs you need. I personally select and edit the finished images, giving you a collection that connects the formal sessions with what happens around them.

20+ years photographing people

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Softwire AI conference photography at St Mary’s, Marylebone

Talks, activities and the people between them

A familiar team in a distinctive conference setting

The Essex photographer behind this London conference collection

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