Ah! Event photography. Many photographers have either been asked to photograph an event or tried their hand at it, with mixed results. Few can successfully pull it off because there are so many things to consider. We’re going to change all that with this handy guide. Before we go any further, let’s strictly define what an event is: It can be anything that involves a gathering of just a few people who are celebrating something special, like a wedding, to anything that’s a huge, media-attended spectacle, or even a rock show. An event doesn’t need to be glitzy or glamorous to qualify as an event proper. Photographing events comes down to preparation, so that, when you’re up, you can execute like the pro you are. Here’s what you’ll have to do to make it count. The Equipment You’ll Need Start off by ensuring you have the basics: fresh batteries. Depending on the length of the event and the frequency of your shoots, you may even go with rechargeable ones. Of course you should always bring a few spare batteries for your camera as well. You should pack a flash as well, in addition to radio slaves and sync […] Read More
