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lundi 31 août 2009

A Guide To Becoming An Event Photographer

By Tara Davis

Event photography is a career that offers both financial as well as artistic satisfaction. Capturing live events by clicking impressive photographs is what the job is all about. It permits you to make use of all your creative instincts to project the event in all its glory and cheerfulness. In doing so, an event photographer successfully captures memories through his photographs which can yield a treasure of happiness.

Some people are of the opinion that event photographers just turn up at an event and click photographs randomly. Though, this opinion might befit event photographers who are new to the profession, it does not stand true for an expert photographer, whose experience makes him precious. The first and foremost thing that a professional event photographer should be familiar with before covering an event is what the mood of the event is going to be like. It is of utmost importance to capture the essence and spirit of the event. For example, it is important to have an idea of the differences between the spirit of a sports event, a business meeting, or a wedding ceremony.

As an event photographer, you also need to have good knowledge of your camera, along with knowledge about the latest digital processing technology. For instance, the most important part of the camera, its lens, must be altered according to the nature of the event and its venue settings. The camera and other photography instruments have to be set up specifically keeping in mind whether the event is within four walls or outdoor, and the time when it is going to take place.

Another factor that cannot be overlooked is the lighting at the venue of the event. The camera aperture and ISO setting should be in line with the external light available. The necessity for an additional flash light is also based on this condition. Moreover, you should also be attentive and aware of the happenings around you to be able to click the best pictures with a high level of precision.

Professional courses and many books are available for acquiring more knowledge on all factors and nuances of event photography. It is best to familiarize yourself with the technical and finer aspects of event photography before taking on assignments as the chances of repeat assignments are dependent on the quality you showed in your earlier assignments.

Finally, motivation and passion towards the work is quite important in this job. Showing flexibility, attentiveness and the preparedness to acclimatize to any kind of scenario will take you ahead as an event photographer.

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