Hi Everyone

Today we are going to look at how to plan for photography at corporate events in Edinburgh Scotland. 

Why use a corporate or event photographer

So first of all why use a conference or event photographer, you know amateurs who can do it and we all have phones nowadays.  Well it is always best to hire a professional, particularly one who has considerable experience in corporate and conference photography in Edinburgh, Glasgow or throughout Scotland.  They will have allowed for all eventualities, they will be insured and you will receive more high quality photos, which will be good enough to be published in documentation such as Annual Reports, posters, website and will add to the professional reputation of your company.

How do I choose a corporate photographer Edinburgh

how are you going to source an event photographer in Edinburgh, well you can Google it for a start.  You can also take advice from other organisations and you may have some recommendations from friends or colleagues.  You should also be looking at their portfolio, to see if it matches exactly what you are going to need.

Consderations when hiring a conference photographer in Scotland

We have already touched on the importance of a relevant portfolio, but you will also have price considerations, although it is never a good idea to go with the cheapest, a little extra can make a big difference.  you may want to ask them a number of questions as follows:

1. Have you done this kind of event photography in Edinburgh before.

2. Do you have public liability and public indemnity insurance.

3. How soon will I get the photos an in what format ie through a link or a DVD etc.

4. Can you provide any photos on the day that we may use for social media.  

5. Can you print any photos on the day of the event for clients.

These questions will help when choosing a corporate photographer in Scotland. It also may be worth meeting the photographer before hiring them.  You will be trusting them with hundreds of delegates at your conference in Edinburgh, so it is important they are personable and friendly.  You could also ask for suggestions as to what type of photos they think would work at your conference.

Setting the Ground Rules for the event photographer

​​​​​​​You may have a list of people who do not eat their photograph taken at the conference.  The photographer should note this before the event starts.  You may also have restrictions over when the photographer can or cannot use flash photography, if they allowed at all.  I have photographed a full 2 day conference in Manchester when I was not allowed to use flash, this was a good few years ago before the improvements in lo light photography, but I prepared well and the photos were great.  At least I knew the rules before I started.  You should let the corporate photographer know the timetable of the photoshoot and devise a plan detailing exactly what you require and at what time.  After the event you should also let the photographer know when you need the final images and in what format.

So, I hope all this helps you to find a great photographer in Edinburgh for a conference you may have coming up.  Finally if you are planning a conference in a major hotel, say a conference photography in Glasgow with hundreds of delegates, you will have started to plan way in advance, so don't leave the photography side until the last minute as the best corporate photographers in Scotland will be fully booked. 

Until next time.

Kind Regards

Colin

www.colinwrightphotography.co.uk