Top 5 Reasons You Should Not Shoot Your Own Event Part II
If you are just joining me, I am glad you are here! Today I am finishing a two part series on the Top 5 Reasons You Should Not Be The Photographer For Your Company’s Event. You can check out the first part of this blog here.
Yesterday we looked at the first two reasons why you do not want to be the event photography for your company. Here's a quick recap for you:
First, you probably don't have the specialized equipment it takes to cover an event. Secondly you most likely don't have the technical skills or training to use your camera like it's a part of you. If you aren't properly equipped and prepared, then you probably shouldn’t be the one taking pictures. Here are the rest of the reasons why you should not be the one behind the lens.
Top 5 Reasons You Should Not Be The Photographer For Your Company’s Event (Continued)
3. You don't know how to capture moments
Capturing moments is a highly sought after skill among Dallas corporate event photographers. When you are capturing moments you cannot rely on luck. You have to know what to look for, where to be standing in order to get the best angle and have your camera set and ready for anything so that you can be sure to capture the shot. Capturing moments successfully requires a lot of skill, vision and speed. The significant moments during events come and go at lightning speed. A well-trained Dallas event photographer will capture these special moments and help preserve them with beautiful photography.
4. You don't know how to process photos quickly and make them look their best
Now that we have covered equipment, the technical skills, and capturing moments, let’s take a look at the post processing of an event and all that it entails. Dallas corporate event photographers need to have a good understanding of how to process photos quickly, efficiently and beautifully. Photographers do not simply show up at an event, shoot and then they are done. Following the shoot Dallas event photographers spend a good amount of time processing the images and ensuring they look great for the customer. This takes understanding of various editing programs as well as an eye for color and contrast. There is a lot of work that goes into the backend of shoots.
5. You don't have the ability to deliver high volumes of images
When Dallas event photographers are shooting an event they are going to take a lot of photos, hundreds, possibly even thousands. Not only do all of these images need to be processed, but they must also be quickly edited down to a set of selects that best captures the feel of the event. Once you have done that you could still easily be looking at several hundred shots. The next challenge is getting all of those shots delivered quickly. If you lack the proper software and training, that could be a pretty daunting task. Not only will you need to get images out fast, but they will have to be in high resolution.
6. Bonus! You are too busy running the event
This blog is highlighting the Top 5 reasons that you should not be the photographer for your companies event. Yes, this is the sixth point, and despite that fact I do know how to count. I just figured I would throw in a bonus point for you guys, and honestly it may be the most important. It is really challenging to run an event and be the photographer. In fact, in order to run the event well, that is all you need to be focusing on. In order to photograph an event well, you need a professional Dallas Event photographer whose sole focus is to cover the event. Remember, do what you do best and your talents will shine. Plan the party and execute it perfectly and hire a great Dallas corporate event photographer to take care of all of the moments that make your company event hard to forget!