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
