How to Prepare to Photograph an Event

Posted: March 31, 2015

When photographing an event, it's crucial to be prepared. With proper organization and execution in play, chances are the event will go much more smoothly. Whether you're a professional photographer or not, these tips to prepare for photographing an event are imperative to know.

How to Organize and Photograph Events Like a Pro

The Main Event: How to organize and shoot events like a pro. If you own a camera and are known in your circle of friends as an enthusiast or a pro, there’s a really good chance you’ve been asked to photograph an event. An event is basically any time a group of three or more people gather together to celebrate a milestone. This could be your best friend’s wedding, Uncle Dave’s 50th birthday, your next-door neighbor’s bar mitzvah, your cousin Maria’s engagement, a product or corporate event, or an awards ceremony. They’re all defined as events. I’ve been shooting events for the last 25 years. In that time, I’ve been the official event photographer for the Australian Grand Prix, the Melbourne Cup, the Dalai Lama, Bvlgari, WWE Wrestling, the Logies (Australia’s Emmys), press conferences with rock stars, product launches for big brands, Uncle Dave’s 50th (great party!) and my cousin’s engagement. The protocol I use to photograph events is the same for Uncle Dave’s 50th as it is for an A-list function. Read the entire article How to Organize and Photograph Events Like a Pro on Digital Photography School.