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If you are setting out to do a photoshoot at an event, irrespective of its magnitude, it is advisable to ensure that you give it your best shot. Your main objective should be to capture the event professionally and delightfully. For starters, you need to begin by understanding your goals. Whether you are working on a personal project or have been commissioned to document a public event, ensure that you do a great job.

Here are some photography tips that can be applied to all types of events.

Identify Key Moments

If you need to document an event, be it a wedding, a festival, or a concert, you need to identify the key moments beforehand. Planning helps you gain confidence as a photographer. This could also help you get creative and respond well to unexpected moments that might not have been anticipated.

Have a Shot List

A shot list goes a long way in ensuring that you do the job well. It is an essential memory jogger that should be in a photographer’s arsenal. For starters, this list should not be too prescriptive, but a general tick list. Some details that should be on this list include:

  • Character interactions
  • Wide shots
  • Close shots
  • Behind the scenes

Plan

Always do as much planning as possible before the event. Lack of a plan may result in missed opportunities. So, take a moment to think about where you will be shooting. Planning involves understanding the area or building, working on the lighting, and choosing the ideal spots to shoot from.

Take Control

Crowd control is vital in any event, to help avoid any chaos. And the best way to do this is to offer clear instructions to the crowd when deemed necessary. At times, it is not just about controlling everybody. You might exercise a level of control by blending into the crowd and making people relax.

Use Silent Mode

It is always a good idea to use a camera in silent mode at an event. This takes care of the distractions caused by shutter sounds, which might compromise the subjects’ ability to maintain natural poses. But if you cannot take photos in complete silence, when using a DSLR with mirror movements, use ambient sounds to cover up for these camera noises.