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Conference Photographer Edinburgh, Scotland, a Selection of Photos
Hi Everyone
For this weeks blog I am concentrating on my conference photography photos. Being a professional event, corporate and conference photographer, working in Edinburgh, Glasgow and throughout Scotland, I thought it would be a good idea to start a new page on the website highlighting some of my best conference photography images throughout my career as a freelance photographer in Scotland and the North of England. Conference photography means a lot to me. It is probably my favourite commission and is responsible for most of my photo earnings throughout the years. To mark this I have included a selection of photos taken in various locations, including images of Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland, Gordon Brown and some of the world’s health and environmental experts. I love the buzz from conference photography, the challenge of working in different types of venues, with varying lighting. The importance of good timing for award ceremonies waiting on the arrival of politicians and key speakers and the need to forge good relationships with the clients. So hope you enjoy the photos. Some more concerned photography tips coming up soon.
Until next time.
Kind Regards
Colin
Infrared Photography at the Harbour at Bowling, near Glasgow.
infrared photography taken along the canal and harbour at Bowling near Glasgow by professional freelance conference and event photographer, Colin Wright, Edinburgh, Glasgow Scotland.
Infrared photography Linlithgow Scotland
Linlithgow in InfraredLinlithgow in infrared by professional freelance corporate and event photographer, Edinburgh, Scotland
Infrared photography Scotland by professional fine art and corporate photographer Colin Wright, Edinburgh Scotland
Iske of Skye Scotland
Cottage on the Isle of Skye. A reminder that we shouldn’t put things off. this cottage is no longer on Skye. Glad I photographed it when I did. Photo by professional corporate, event and landscape photographer Edinburgh, Scotland Colin Wright
Conference photographer in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Scotland
Hi Everyone
Now that things are returning to a near normal again after the pandemic, I think this is a good time to go over some top tips for photographing conferences. As a professional corporate and event photographer working in Edinburgh, Glasgow and throughout Scotland, conference photography is one of my main sources of business. So I thought we could go through some of the most important attributes for the successful conference and event photographer in Scotland, so here they are.
1. Preparation - make sure all your gear is ready and you know exactly which lenses you will require for which situation. Think how many batteries you will need and double that. Take more than one flash and of course never turn up with only one camera. Plan how and when you will shoot specific things and know all the contacts and finally, make sure you have planned the journey. Everyone else can be late but not the photographer.
2. Write out shooting plan with all the timings in advance.
3. Practice before the speakers arrive, particularly with the lighting on the speakers podium.
4. Be helpful and friendly at all times, no matter how stressed you may get.
5. Although you have set photos to take, get creative, change your angle etc.
6. Even if you haven't been asked to do so, you should always take some candid images, your client are sure to like them even if they were not expecting it.
7. Use your flash if you are permitted but not with every shot, this will just annoy the delegates. Modern camera equipment should be able to cope with most types of lighting without flash for at least some of the shots.
8. Try not to be too prominent with big lenses and getting in everyone's way. The photographer should not be noticed.
9. Be careful, It is easy during busy periods to drop a flash on someone during an event. The main purpose for the conference is for the delegates to learn and enjoy the day.
10. Introduce yourself to the organisers and speakers (where possible) in advance of the event.
So with all these tips in mind go out there and enjoy the photoshoot.
Until next time. All the best.
Colin
www.colinwrightphotography.co.uk