Thursday, December 31, 2009

Points On Selecting An Event Photographer

By Terry Frank

Occasions like an important symposium or a big customer visit do not come often, and it is critical to keep a record of such events in the form of images, which you can later use for both internal and external distribution. This is where corporate photographers come into the picture.

Taking professional images at an event is a highly specialized skill. Unlike many other types of photography, the person capturing an occasion hardly has any control over the flow of the event or how the people react. The work involved in capturing an event asks for experience and professionalism on part of the photographer and very few people can do a good job at it. But the key thing is, a corporate photographer does not usually get a second chance at a shot.

You need to keep several factors in mind while selecting a corporate photographer for an important business event. Ability to manipulate the camera so that it functions properly in an indoor setting is a must, because most company venues do not have any natural light. Even a great photographer would be of no help if the camera and lenses are not up to the mark, so you must insist on top-end equipment.

You will avoid a lot of trouble if you go to a good agency, which will offer you the services of an experienced photographer. You can enquire with the photographer if he has worked on similar events before to make sure that he will be capable of handling the situation well. A good firm should also be able to provide customer feedback on past work.

Once you have narrowed down on a photographer, discuss the requirements of the project with him and make your expectations clear. This will make sure that there is no communication gap and will also give you confidence in the photographer's ability of managing tricky situations in case they occur in the event. There is nothing like a good conversation to put people at ease, and this way you would also be able to develop a good working rapport with your event photographer.

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