EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY
As a professional event photographer, I cover numerous events at various venues each year in and around the Atlanta area. Let me state up front that all events are different by the sheer nature of the type of event and pose a unique set of challenges. Being that event photography takes place in a dynamic environment that changes constantly, a successful event photographer must constantly be on the lookout for interesting scenes and situations that capture the moment.
Event photo from: A Taste Of Sandy Springs 2009 – © Everett R. Davis
To be a successful event photographer you must capture the moments of an event so that your photos tell a story and leave the viewer(s) feeling as though they were there.
My favorite types of events to shoot are the outdoor events that include live music, food sampling, people having fun, and maybe even throw in some custom hot rods. Shooting these types of events are a relaxing atmosphere and also gives you the photographer a chance to enjoy the event, as well as capture the event.
EQUIPMENT LIST
I always carry as a minimum, two or three camera bodies to every event that I shoot. The reason for this is that cameras are like anything else in that they will fail just when you need them the most. Being a professional Canon shooter, my favorite lenses for event photography are the Canon 17-40mm, 24-70mm, and 70-200mm, Canon “L” Series lens plus a Canon 1.4 TC which can be attached to the Canon 70-200mm lens to extend its focal length to 280mm for long distance shots. This combination of lens, gives me excellent coverage for any situation that may arise while shooting.
