Everything You Need for Event Photography

When shooting event photography, it's important to be prepared for anything - including a variety of shots, lighting conditions, and even weather events. To help, we've put together this practical set list of the things photographers need for event photography. If you're just starting out, or if you need a refresher, this presentation is for you.

1. Event Photography
Everything You Need to Get the Right Shot

2. Because Moments Won’t Wait
One of the most challenging aspects
of event photography is the need
to be prepared for virtually any
situation. Weather, technical failures,
personalities and location variabilities
are all out of your control.
What’s notout of your control is what
you do before the event to prepare.
In this presentation, we’ll discuss
the equipment necessary for getting
the right shot –no matter what the conditions.

3. Lenses for Event Photography
To create the type of photographic record clients often
want, it’s important to bring along several lenses. These
include:
Macro lenses
Wide angle lenses
A fisheye lens
And, of course, a
standard camera lens

4. Lens Filters
To ensure you’re able to capture stunning shots no matter
what the conditions, it’s important to carry an array of
lens filters.
Use a polarizing filterto reduce glare and improve color
saturation.
Use a UV / haze filterto filter out atmospheric haze.
Use a neutral density filterto add an element of drama to
your photos.
For more on this subject, please see our SlideShare
presentation on how to use a lens filter.

5. Extra Batteries and Memory Cards
Of course, extra batteries and memory cardsare a must.
Pack more than you think you’ll need in order to ensure
you’ll have enough.
In addition, you might want
to bring replacement cables
and chargers –because
you can never be too safe.

6. A Professional Grade Camera
Of course, the camera you carry has more to do with your
ability to get the right shot than any other piece of
equipment. If you haven’t already, consider investing in a
professional grade camera that will help you capture
spectacular images. For this purpose, we love the Canon
Mark IIIand the Nikon D800.

7. A Good Camera Bag
You’ll need a stellar camera bagto help you tote all of this
equipment from job to job. Most event photographers
use a full-sized gadget bag, as well as a wearable sling
or belt pack.

8. About Cameta
Cameta Camerais a true
brick-and-mortar camera store
in Amityville, NY. We’ve been
selling photography equipment
and distilling advice to professionals
and hobbyists alike more than 25 years.
For more photography tips, visit our blog at
Cameta.com/blog.