Hi Everyone

Today we are going to look at how corporate conferences and event photographers in Edinburgh and Glasgow should be preparing for the day.  First of all you will have had conversations with the client by email and they will let you know what is expected of you on the day, this can relate to a number of things such as when to send the photos, the format, size etc.  you have to make sure that you will deliver as the client requests and then some more.  When I am photographing a conference in Edinburgh for instance, I will think of something different I can offer the client over and above the brief. This could be some infrared photos additional shots at different angles etc.

Before the event I will check out the location for potential photo opportunities.  I will also establish a dialogue with the people who run the venues, this will make everything easier on the day.  Then I will research previous publications the organisation has, to see what kind of photos were used and I will endeavour to do it even better.  Then I will ensure all my gear is ready, picking every piece of equipment I will need and doubling the number of batteries and cameras, in case of emergencies, oh and remember to take 2 flashes.  I remember hearing a colleague who was a photographer at a conference in Glasgow, who had his flash packed in on him at the start of the event, all the remaining photos had to be taken in natural light at a poorly lit venue.

Then just before the event, test out all the gear and do a final plan for the day, this is particularly important if there are specific times you have to keep in mind like for wedding photography or a conference photography event in Scotland with speakers and politicians attending.

So happy photographing.  Hope that helps.

Until next time.

Kind Regards

Colin