If you enjoy taking pictures, and want to make some extra money, pick up your camera and start doing some work as an event photographer. Event photography is very enjoyable because you’re creating memories for people to remember forever, and you’re working with subjects who want to have their picture taken for this reason. Getting started in event photography is fairly simple.

Build a portfolio

The first step to take to get started in event photography is to compile a portfolio to share with your potential clients. You can easily do this by volunteering to document events for your family and friends. Weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and graduations for people you know are all excellent opportunities for you to start building a portfolio. The more types of events you can include in your event photography portfolio the better. Your clients will want to see your versatility.

Research

The next step after you have built a decent event photography portfolio is to do some research to set reasonable pricing. You should find out what other freelance event photographers in your area are charging, and you should also keep your experience in mind. You will not be able to charge as much as someone who has been snapping away for ten years, but you also do not want to sell yourself short. Ask people you can trust for an honest assessment of your event photography. If you’re a natural photographer you’ll have some room to raise the bar on your pricing. Also listen to your potential clients; if people repeatedly balk at your pricing it’s probably time to reevaluate.

Advertise

The easiest, and most cost effective, way to advertise your event photography services is on the internet. There are a number of sites available for freelance workers to post profiles and upload their portfolios. You will also be able to uses these same services to respond to ads for people requesting services. If you have the means, you should also build an event photography website for yourself.

Design some good business cards to keep on hand, and make sure to include your website. People will definitely want to see your work before they decide to hire your for their event, so make your work readily available. With a little prep work you can start building a clientele base and jump into the world of event photography.

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So you’ve been asked to take the photos at your friend’s wedding. You’ve tried to persuade them to hire a professional, but they are happy with you. Don’t panic, they asked you because they like your style. Wedding digital photography is no different from other photography, but there are a few things you need to consider when planning for the big day.

The first thing is so simple you don’t even think of it. Simply, turn the sound off on your camera. It isn’t going to make anyone feel more comfortable hearing electronic beeps as the shot is framed or taken.

Take more photos. A perfect moment will only happen once so don’t stint on the number of photos you take, this is one of the occasions where doing less is definitely not wise. And don’t automatically discard shots you don’t think is good enough. Judicial cropping or editing may capture a moment you didn’t expect. The blurred shot of the flower girl may turn out to be an artistic photo. Stand back and objectively (or perhaps subjectively) evaluate each shot for its own merits.

Be prepared! Make sure you have spare batteries and multiple memory cards. Know the wedding venues and times. Check out places where you will be able to stand during the ceremony. Think about the shots the bride and groom will want of their big occasion and how you can move between them during the proceedings. The same applies to the reception venue. It is important to know where the speeches will be given and where the dancing will take place. When checking for locations for posed shots think about the background and places you can get good group shots of the entire wedding party.

Be totally comfortable with how your camera operates. One thing about shooting wedding digital photography is that it will be a busy day and people will be stressed. You will have few chances to get a second shot so make the first one count every time. One option for you is to have an assistant who can get people organized and positioned leaving you free to concentrate on the shots you want to take.

Think about using the continuous shooting mode if your digital camera has this capability. This will allow you to capture a second shot after the main shot has been taken. Sometimes you can just guarantee everyone will have their eyes open and be smiling one second after the shot is taken – don’t miss that opportunity.

Weddings are a celebration. Make sure you cover off the tips above and your contribution to the day will be priceless.

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