Avoiding any disasters for the professional conference photographer Edinburgh Scotland
Hi Everyone
For todays blog I am going to look at how a professional photographer working in Edinburgh, Glasgow or around Scotland, can avoid disasters or make sure anything doesn't go wrong for that matter. As a conference and event photographer, Edinburgh, Scotland, I believe that you have to stay ahead of the game and provide the best photos for the client, there are no excuses and whilst this may seem like a negative post, it may be the best one that any budding professional event and conference photographer will read. So here we go, my tips for conference photography Scotland continue with the action to take in advance to avoid anything going wrong.
1. You should have an idea of a reserve photographer in the event of serious illness or something else that causes you to cancel. Do this in advance with a fellow photographer, you can agree to back each other up. however this should only happen in an extreme emergency, the client booked you and not someone else. You could stipulate this in the contract where appropriate, this also applies to wedding photographers.
2. Check and re-check all your gear in advance, practice on any new equipment in before the conference photoshoot, don't be panicking on the day when you can't find that new feature on your camera. Take plenty of spares. If it can go wrong, it will one day.
3. Check your car, taxi times etc and leave 2 hours earlier than you have too. Luckily I always do this and a motorway accident one day made me almost 2 hours later than I wanted, but I was still on time, Also make sure you have an emergency contact number.
4. Check out the venue in advance and asked what you are allowed to do ie with regards to lighting, access etc. Try to find out good vantage points for photographs. Nothing should be a surprise on the day when it comes to the venue.
5. Make sure you and the client are clear on what you have to before the event, again you don't want any surprises on the day.
6. Check you have all the necessary insurance ie Public liability and Public Indemnity, not only do you need them in case of any disasters, it also makes you look more professional.
7. Think about what you are going to wear and what is appropriate for the day. It doesn't have to be a suit and tie but you should look smart ie no jeans or trainers.
Anyway, hope that helps. More tips for the conference photographer Scotland soon. Also future blogs will concentrate on corporate photography Edinburgh, Scotland and sports photography.
So, I am off to photograph an awards ceremony in Edinburgh in a couple of days and corporate photography in Glasgow.
Until next time.
Kind Regards
Colin
www.colinwrightphotogrphy.co.uk
Conference Photography Edinburgh Glasgow Scotland The Skills Required
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As a conference and event photographer working around Edinburgh, Glasgow and Scotland, I am often asked what the main skills are for conference photography and I thought this would be a good time in this quick blog to add a short list detailing the essentials for conference photography. So here we are:
1. You need a variety of skills for indoor and outdoor photography, including the use of flash.
2. You must have the skills to take candid reportage photos, whilst this may sound obvious some people are controlled environment photographers, who prefer to set up the lighting etc, not me, I prefer to make use of existing conditions and i enjoy the challenge of different lighting.
3. You must be flexible, things can change very quickly, people may fail to turn up, that group shot outside may now have to be completed indoors due to the weather, so be prepared for the unexpected.
4. Conference photography is similar to photographing a wedding, or even a sports event, you need to be an action photographer and have the ability to capture these special moments.
5. As well as candid photography, you also need the skills to take posed individual and group photos, this is particularly important if you are photographing an award ceremony.
So that's just a little food for thought this week. more on tips for the conference photographer next week. I am off to photograph an award event in Edinburgh and also a conference photography assignment in Glasgow.
Until next time.
Kind Regards
Colin
www.colinwrightphotography.co.uk
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Tips for Conference Photographers Edinburgh Glasgow Scotland
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As promised some more conference photography tips for all you budding conference and event photographers Edinburgh and Glasgow. As a business and event photographer working in Edinburgh and around Scotland, I am often asked what the most important aspects are for conference photos and last week we concentrated on the preparation, this week we will look at some of the skills required and the equipment needed for conference photography. So here are a few tips, more to follow on the next blog.
1. You will need a lens with at least a reach up to 200-300mm, although large sports event type lenses are just too heavy and intrusive for conferences and events.
2. You also need a wide angle for group shots and large photos of the venue internally and externally. At least 2 flashguns, or a flash gun and a portable studio flash, although you may not have the room for studio equipment. I would also recommend some kind of flash diffuser, to reduce the harshness of the light.
3. Keep your gear to a minimum, take a tripod but you may not have the space or time to use it. Keep the gear as small as possible.
4. You want photos of the speakers from all angles from a distance and also getting fairly close at an angle to capture the venue in the background. It is also important to practice before the start of the event.
5. Take some photos of the event, exhibitions and signs advertising the organisations.
6. Make sure to ask if there is anyone who doesn’t want to get their photo taken.
7. Try and get creative with the photos, use a table or tripod and slow your shutter speed down to capture some motion blur, also try some strange angles.
8. If you are allowed to use flash, that’s great, but don’t use it all the time, it can irritate speakers and delegates if over-used. This also applies to photos taken up close, take a few at the start then retreat to the back with a telephoto lens.
So that’s all for now, more tips to follow on workshop photography at conferences and award ceremonies at corporate events in Edinburgh and Glasgow and throughout Scotland.
Until next time.
Kind Regards
Colin
www.colinwrightphotography.co.uk