Event Photography; Great Tips For Everyone

When a organization host a convention or event they invest a great deal of cash. The cost of the hotel, food, entertainment and speakers are all part of the investment. Many are experienced in hosting events so organization is not an issue. The one area they seem to have major problems with is photography. The reason that photo coverage is a issue is they hire local photographers who they have never used or even met.

This means they usually send out emails asking for bids and many times get stuck going with the very lowest cost option. This sometimes means the low bidder lacks experience so he takes any job he can get to make ends meet. What happens is they have difficult conditions to shoot in and the low bidder lacks up to date equipment that can handle low light rooms and the skill to use they camera he already has.

Many buy a camera and place it on the auto setting thinking they will get professional results. The results are usually about half good and half really bad. They camera is made to think only in normal light shooting conditions and averages everything hoping to get a shot worth using. Another problem is modern cameras are more like computers and have malfunctions just like your home laptop. They get stuck for no known reason just when you need to take a required shot. This is why real pros always have a back-up in with them ready to use at a moments notice.

Take a look at the online work of the photographers you want to accept bids from. Make sure they have liability and errors and omissions coverage before you accept their bid. Many venues require proof of coverage and will not allow non-insured vendors to work your event.

Take a look at my site so you have samples of what to look for in a photographer. My video will also be very helpful. Find out what it takes to be a San Antonio Convention Photographer