Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Getting Started And Excelling In Event Photography

By Rita Phang

Event photography has been a lucrative profession for those who have an artistic mindset. An event photographer receives a good fee for making use of his photographic talent to take photos in different events of both professional and casual nature. Event photography plays a critical role because people can treasure those occasions and remember them fondly by looking at the photographs.

Any photographer who has taken some professional training can make a career in event photography. But in order to excel at it there are some things that should be kept in mind.

The first and foremost thing to consider is the type of event that is being photographed and the intended use of the pictures. For example, if you are covering a corporate event, where the pictures are intended to be published in an in-house magazine, then you must focus on the exact proceedings of the event and develop a sequence of photographs that show how the event proceeded. On the other hand, if you are covering a private party, then it would be much wiser to focus on the people, especially their faces.

Having a presence of mind is vital for event photography. You must be fully attentive to the developments during the event and must be aware of when to click pictures. Employers also prefer hiring photographers who comprehend what is going on around them and do not need to be continuously told about when to take a picture. Even though you will acquire this talent only after covering a few events, you must constantly keep making efforts to learn it.

Information about the venue would aid you in photographing the event appropriately. You must make yourself familiar with the spots where most of the action will be taking place and find proper spots to position yourself for an unobstructed view of the proceedings.

You must also know about the technical aspects of your camera and its various settings so that you can easily take photos from difficult angles and cover the important aspects of the event. A crucial aspect of photography is lighting, and any expert event photographer must give special attention to it by assessing before the event how much light the venue will be able to provide. Based on this understanding, you should come with the proper accessories and with the camera in the right settings.

Finally, every event photographer must have a pleasant personality. You ought to be able to mix with the group that you would photograph. When you can connect with the people and imbibe the essence of the event, your subjects will be at ease and the photos will come out a lot better.

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