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Corporate Event Photography-Working With Your Photographer

If you have an event you'll want to make sure you have great photographs to use to for marketing and promotion. Whether it's a 2 hour seminar or a multi day conference or convention we can help provide you with the coverage you need. From one to multiple photographers we make sure you get the photos you need. We can also create a video highlight reel of your event. These are great for websites and social media. 

Another great option for longer events is to provide your attendees the opportunity to get a free headshot while there. We can set up a headshot station at your next event. Often one or two corporate sponsors for your event will sponsor a headshot station giving them great exposure to your attendees while they get a great headshot. It becomes a win win for your sponsors and your attendees.

In working with your photographer for an event make sure you sit down with them (face to face, via zoom or phone) to discuss the outline of the event—especially if it’s a multi day event. Often you are seeing things one way and your photographer—who is outside of your company—is seeing things another way. Be open to suggestions from the photographer. If you are trying to keep the budget down explore ways to have the photographer on site fewer hours. For example—if you have a reception following a day of presentations—even if the reception is scheduled to last two or three hours for your attendees— have the photographer cover it for one hour. Often that is all that is needed to get the photos you are looking for.  So reviewing the schedule so everyone is clear about what is expected is important. Help the photographer understand your vision for the event. A shot list is a handy way to have them capture the key photos you need.

Spell out what you want and when you need it (following the event) this will keep everyone on the same page and much happier as a result.