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5 Tips For Submitting Amazing Event Pictures
We have compiled 5 tips that will help you take better pictures at your next event:
1. Get a clear brief A brief is a document that explains the aim of an event and the deliverables. It is advisable that the project brief is clear, achievable, and realistic. The brief should allow you to answer questions about location, shots, timelines, and IP. These questions can be framed as follows; Is it an indoor or an outdoor event? What shots do you need to take? Wide angles, close-ups? Profiles? How many edited images do you need to submit? What are the timelines for submission? Who retains the right over the images? Do you have permission to republish the images? The event organizer needs to clarify the above before you even sign the contract. You will then use this information to create the event checklist.
2. Go on a reconnaissance visit It is always advisable to go for a reconnaissance visit. This allows you to get a visual of the venue; hence mentally prepare for the task at hand. For instance, an indoor event requires more lighting as compared to an external event. Some of the lighting equipment you will need are LED lights, strobe lights, etc. Take a few test shots with your camera, then update your initial checklist.
3. Test your equipment Using your checklist test your equipment and ensure you have everything in place. Testing your equipment allows you to know what works and what is in need of replacing or renting. Ensure that the equipment is fully charged and you’ve rented what is missing.
4. Arrive early Be on time. Arriving late is unprofessional and it shows that you don’t care about your assignment. If you know that you’re going to be late, communicate. This allows the organizer to focus on other tasks other than worrying that you have pulled out. Arriving early enables you to set up your equipment and take a few test shots before the event commences.
5. Lighting Lighting is the most important aspect of any shoot. Lighting allows you to get good shots and minimizes the amount of time that will be spent on editing. There are various equipment that exist to help in the lighting. Godox, Flash, LED, etc. There you have it. Ready to apply for one of our courses? https://admi.ac.ke/admission/apply
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My name is Onyango Ayany and I live in Nairobi, Kenya. I am a wedding photographer. I also run my own production company, RNV Media, with three of my friends. I have been working professionally as a photographer for the last 7 years, as a cinematographer for the last 3 years and “playing” with cameras for over 20 years. I take pictures & make films about people, food, architecture and culture. My taste in photography is eclectic and I never shy away from a challenge.