Choose One Event Service, or Many Services With Apogee!

Welcome to Apogee Event Productions LLC! Choosing a wedding DJ or other vendor you can trust for your Salem, Oregon event can feel overwhelming. There are many different companies, at many different price points. This can make things complicated for you. There are countless DJs, photo booths, photographers, videographers, planners, and entertainment companies for you to choose from. This is why our pricing is fair, straightforward, and right on our website. You can even book what you need online yourself!
We know we only have one chance to get your key moments right, and we understand how important it is that we get it right for you! Let us show you why Apogee has been based in Salem for nearly 20 years, and has helped create thousands of awesome events! We continue to be a trusted choice for couples and venues throughout the area. You will  find us on many venue preferred vendor lists because we focus on high-level customer service and work hard to follow your vision and instructions from start to finish.
While our primary focus is on weddings throughout the year, we also proudly support corporate events, schools, quinces, and private parties with professional DJ, photo booth, photography, video, planning, and casino party services.
Founded by Zach Thomas in Salem, Oregon, Apogee began as a DJ service and has grown into a full-service event team built around one simple goal: To Make Your Event Fun & Easy! Tell us about your celebrations and we will show you how smooth the planning process can be! We happily travel all of Oregon, including Salem, Portland, Albany, Eugene, Bend, Medford, and the Oregon Coast.

About Apogee Event Planners and services

Our Mission: To Make Your Event Fun & Easy!

What You Can Expect

Expect quick response time with us from the time you reach out, and clear communication through your event. We make working with us easy by providing a combination approach of working directly with the person in charge of your party, and using online tools!

How It Works

Choose one service, or many services! We have full time office staff to help you every day of the week! We are here to help you with fast custom pricing, advice along the way, and direct communication with your event staff.

Discover How We’re Unique

You are choosing a trusted experience with Apogee. With over 20 years of experience, and hundreds of 5 star reviews, you can rest easy knowing you are in good hands!

20 Years of Experience

We celebrate 20 years of event history in 2026! After thousands of events across Oregon, we are one of the top trusted and chosen DJ and photo booth companies in existence.

One Stop Event Shop

To make your event experience easy, you can book one service or many services with Apogee! The more you book, the more discounts we offer along the way. Save time and money from shopping around, and get all your vendors with confidence from Apogee!

Award Winning Services

Apogee has been 7x nominated to Oregon Bride Magazine for Best Wedding DJ In Oregon, has been a 2x finalist. We have won awards for event planning, and appear on many venue's preferred provider lists.

Our Team

Most of our team is 30-40 years old and has been with us for several years! We hire fun, smart, and reliable individuals we know will work hard to make our guests feel special.

The Souls of Apogee

Meet the heart of Apogee! Our talented team of wedding DJs, photo booth techs, photo and video team, and wedding coordinator all work to make sure your wedding or event is stress free, and as awesome as possible! We will help you from the time you reach out, all the way through your event planning process, and if we aren't nearby already we will travel to you!

Zach - Founder

Owner Zach - Salem, Oregon

My name is Zach Thomas and 2026 will be my 20th year DJing! I mostly work in our busiest Salem venue locations, and with our corporate clients, but do still DJ about one wedding a month because I love it!

DJ Jack

General Manager Jack - Aumsville, Oregon

Jack was the second DJ Apogee ever had and first joined us in 2012. He is now usually one of the first DJs to get booked with us. He is also our General Manager! You will also find him in our Aumsville office during the week for meetings, and prepping our photo booths!

DJ Allen

DJ Allen - Bend, Oregon

Allen first started DJing with Apogee in 2014 and quickly became one of our most recognizable faces! 12 years later, Allen is being requested nearly every weekend because "if we were all suppose to have a 9 volt battery given to us at birth, Allen has a 12 volt battery."

DJ Glen

DJ Glen - Salem, Oregon

 DJ Glen, former room mate to Zach Thomas when the company was founded in 2006 sells houses by day and parties with you at night! Glen specializes in weddings and fundraisers.

DJ Kevin

DJ Kevin - Portland, Oregon

DJ Kevin has skills like none other! As a professional DJ by trade, Kevin is truly one of the best! He excels at music mixing, mash ups, remixes, and is an excellent MC! Kevin first DJed for us in 2013.

Photographer Wes

Photographer Wes - Salem, Oregon

As a long time photographer, Wes first joined our team in 2016 to help create our photo and video side. Now Wes only photographs weddings, and has one of the best portfolios from a photographer that exists!

Apogee Videography team member Aaron

Aaron - Films & Videography - Salem, Oregon

After working several weddings with us, Aaron officially joined the Apogee team in 2024 to bring high quality wedding films, and drone videography!

Kyle DJ Eps

Kyle “DJ EPS” - Salem, Oregon

If you thought a late night radio jam was good, you haven’t experienced a party with
Kyle behind the decks! Kyle first began DJing with us in Salem in 2021.

Coordinator Samantha

Coordinator Samantha - Salem, Oregon

Since 2020 Samantha has helped in various ways with Apogee. She helps coordinate weddings and run photo booths.

Apogee photo booth tech Kelli takes a photo at an event with some guests in front of a white backdrop.

Kelli - Photo Booth - Aumsville, Oregon

Kelli first joined our team in 2025! She comes with a ton of event decorating experience and she works very hard to make sure you have an awesome time! You can still find her next door at For The Love of Pete Rental.

Kayden Photobooth

Kayden - Photo Booth - Salem, Oregon

Kayden joined Apogee in 2023 as a photo booth operator. Always a fun and easy going person thousands of photos for party going guests!

Trisha, Apogee Photo Booth technician

Trisha - Photo Booth - Salem, Oregon

Trisha started with us in late 2024, and you will see her at more and more photo booth events around Salem! You can expect her to be super professional, and have a great attitude!