Event Photography Tips

• 1. Quick Tips for Successful Event PHOTOGRAPH Y S

2. Prepare TheNight Before

• Get Acquainted with the Equipment

• Check theBatteries

• Clear theMemory Card

3. Your Job is to Take Photos

• Take Lots of Pictures

• • Quantity Can't Make Up for Quality But Sometimes You Just GetLUCKY

• Don't be Distracted

• • Focus on Taking Pictures

• • Pay Attention to What is Happening

• • Always Watch for Opportunities

4. Take Lots of Pictures

• The More You Take The Better Your Chances

• There Are Often Gems Hidden in the Rough...

5. 6. Keys to Successful Event Photography

• Know theSchedule

• Know theArea

• Ask what areDo Not MissSchedule Items

• Choose your best locationsbefore the event starts

7. Know theSchedule

• Prioritize!

• Get a printed Schedule

• Ask Staff

• Look at Past Years

8. Get What's Important

• Each Event has Do Not Miss Shots

• V.I.P.s

• Sponsors

• Celebrities

• Activities

• They are Different for Each Event

9. Know the Area

• Survey the Site

• See Where the Action is Going to Be

• Find the SWEET Spots

• • best lighting

• • best view

• Avoid the Difficult Zones

10. Think Ahead

• Where the Key Action Will Be Happening

• Where the Public Will Be

• Be Ready to Get Into Position Even If You Have to Politely Ask Viewers to Move Over

11. Small or Large Events

• Are Very Similar

• Don't be afraid to go where the public is not allowed

• • up to the stage

• • behind the scenes

• • VIP areas

• Get prior authorization for special areas!

12. Q&A