1. Quick Tips for Successful Event PHOTOGRAPH Y S

2. Prepare TheNight Before

Get Acquainted with the Equipment

Check theBatteries

Clear theMemory Card

3. Your Job is to Take Photos

Take Lots of Pictures

• Quantity Can't Make Up for Quality But Sometimes You Just GetLUCKY

Don't be Distracted

• Focus on Taking Pictures

• Pay Attention to What is Happening

• Always Watch for Opportunities

4. Take Lots of Pictures

The More You Take The Better Your Chances

There Are Often Gems Hidden in the Rough...

5. 6. Keys to Successful Event Photography

Know theSchedule

Know theArea

Ask what areDo Not MissSchedule Items

Choose your best locationsbefore the event starts

7. Know theSchedule

Prioritize!

Get a printed Schedule

Ask Staff

Look at Past Years

8. Get What's Important

Each Event has Do Not Miss Shots

V.I.P.s

Sponsors

Celebrities

Activities

They are Different for Each Event

9. Know the Area

Survey the Site

See Where the Action is Going to Be

Find the SWEET Spots

• best lighting

• best view

Avoid the Difficult Zones

10. Think Ahead

Where the Key Action Will Be Happening

Where the Public Will Be

Be Ready to Get Into Position Even If You Have to Politely Ask Viewers to Move Over

11. Small or Large Events

Are Very Similar

Don't be afraid to go where the public is not allowed

• up to the stage

• behind the scenes

• VIP areas

Get prior authorization for special areas!

12. Q&A