Best Event Photography Tips

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Best Event Photography Tips
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INTRODUCTION
Shooting events can be quite rewarding.
Regardless of whether it is a wedding, a birthday
party, a music festival or a dinner party, there
are various options as well as challenges while
photographing events.   Let's take a look at
some of the best techniques to make your event
photos stand out.
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Bring the Right Photography Gear
Next to the camera, the lens is one of the most
vital things that you need to carry with you. It
is wise to carry more than one variety of lens
since you might need to shoot both close-ups and
group photos. Apart from these, you would require
additional equipment like a tripod, an external
flash, batteries etc.   Keep in mind that once
you reach the spot, you would not have enough
time to run back home and get a gear you forgot.
Therefore, carrying the essentials is important.
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Capture Candid Photos
Candid shots are always more interesting than
people posing for a photo. For example, candid
photos help in capturing sudden smiles, surprise,
fear and such emotions easily. These are lost in
posed photos.   Keep in mind that there will
always be an interesting candid moment keeping
you on your toes. Therefore, it is crucial to be
ready.
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Follow Etiquette
While candid shots can be unique, you should keep
in mind that getting in the way of everyone's
moments can be perceived as rude. Additionally,
certain events have rules regarding photography.
It is wise to follow these and be calm and polite
throughout the shoot.   For an informal event,
you should follow your instinct and work with the
crowd to get the most out of the event.
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Think Outside the Box
While taking groups photos is common in event, we
recommend you to look for opportunities that will
lead to photos that are not the cliched ones. For
example, you can change the angle to lend a
different perspective to the image. You can also
shoot close-ups of people once you have their
permission.   One of the best ways to identify
what works is by capturing as many photos as you
can.
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Get the Basics Right
It is essential to know your gear well. You
should have a complete knowledge about the
effects that every change in the various types of
setting of your camera will have. This can help
you prevent a bunch of missed shots.   Not all
photographs will turn out to be perfect. This is
where Photoshop becomes relevant. If you live in
Dubai, there are various Photoshop classes in
Dubai that you can choose from to get the basics
right.  
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CONCLUSION
Capturing the mood of the event is an important
part of event photography. The right camera
settings and loads of practice will get you
there.  
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