5 tips for special event photography
Taking photos in a well-lit place is not difficult, but when you are in a place where the lighting is not so good, you may find it difficult to take photos that turn out well. Here are some tips to help you prepare and make shooting a little easier. keep reading
#1 Dress
For post production, you can wear any dress you want. However, for a special event, you should opt for a dress that helps you hide it very well. This is not to say that you should wear a suit and tie at all times. For a really important event, men should opt for a suit jacket with a tie. On the other hand, women should opt for a blazer if necessary.
#2 Take photos prior to the event
It is a good idea to take some photos before the event. In fact, the event planner will thank you for capturing these shots before guests arrive. The shots will beautify their portfolio and help them get more clients in the future. In return, they can recommend you to their customers. So it will be a win-win deal for both of you.
#3 Do not overdo it
If you’re taking photos for a special event, keep in mind that attendees need to have a good time. While it’s not a bad idea to take photos of attendees, make sure you don’t take photos of the same group of attendees over and over again. This will annoy them and you may end up spoiling their mood. Therefore, it is not a good idea to keep taking photos even when it is not necessary.
#4 Be quick
Whether you’re going to be in a heart-to-heart discussion or on a panel, keep in mind that you’ll be doing the work yourself. So, when you’re busy shooting candids, you need to be ready to take photos quickly, without missing the moment or wasting attendees’ time.
A good tip is to use the long lens when shooting an important panel discussion. While close shots taken through a wide lens will turn out great, be careful and take the shots correctly.
#5 Edit and deliver quickly
No matter how carefully you take photos, you will end up deleting a lot of them. Usually, it’s not because the shots were bad. It’s because some photos were very similar. The thing to keep in mind is that your customers will only need the cream of the crop. Therefore, you should not be afraid of taking a lot of photos or deleting a lot of them.
As soon as you have a collection of the best photos, you should use your editing app and enhance the photos. The good thing about business events is that you have to keep everything consistent. Apart from this, you can batch process the photos without any problem. Hopefully these tips will work for you.