Beginners Guide to Better Event Photography

Event photography can be a lot of fun. I hope you find these 5 tips helpful for getting started in photographing your events! 4 Types of Event Shots to Master • 4 Types of Event Photo...
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[@eddyrecarte2582]

"You are not only there to TAKE photos. You are there to MAKE photos." That quote really gives a deep meaning to event photography. Thanks for the advice, you really got experience to teach.

[@JesseDeyoung]

You’re welcome Eddy! Glad to help and share. Thanks for watching

[@ChaosMarine9118]

My primary focus for the past 10 years has been videography. I clicked on this vid hoping to learn more about lighting for event photography. I was surprised to learn some better lessons about making photos as opposed to taking photos. Good stuff. Thanks.

[@JesseDeyoung]

Ah glad you clicked and stayed! I hope you’re having a smooth transition:)

[@Gam3rKillz]

In the same boat!

[@proxied8075]

📝Notes: 1. Make moments happen 2. Include context (beginners zoom in) ↳ Frame 2 people on each side ↳ People have cool outfits, so include all of that! 3. If someone notices you taking a candid, don't be a creep lol, give a smile/nod/thumbs up 4. If asking permission to take photos, don't take "no" personally 5. Don't spend too much time on just one person ↳ Ask who are the VIPs, ask for their photos/facebook

[@JesseDeyoung]

You got it. Have fun out there📸

[@proxied8075]

@@JesseDeyoung Thanks :D I'll do my best to apply your tips!

[@NeevadaPatrick-v1m]

Just started photography and got my first event 4 days away, watching these videos and I love this advice, needed this.

[@JesseDeyoung]

Amazing!! You got this!! 📸

[@ob5773]

How did it go? 😊

[@ironladylucy2660]

A beginner with a couple of days to my first event, a bit nervous, feel like I don't have the right equipment. Only have a kit lens and a 50mm, mostly shoot portraits and I'm super nervous

[@JesseDeyoung]

That’s all you need for gear! Being nervous is normal. I still get nervous before events and I’ve shot hundreds of events. Try not to overthink it. I know that’s easier said than done:)

[@jennyhayesmaytum]

This is such great advice

[@JesseDeyoung]

Thanks! Hope it helps you on your next event!

[@jennyhayesmaytum]

@@JesseDeyoung thank you! We are doing a graduation dance in a month! Doing all kinds of research!!

[@dobbsgraphica4988]

Thanks from Australia. I'm used to shooting motorsport but have been asked to shoot a relatives 21st. Valuable tips I'll try to keep in mind.

[@JesseDeyoung]

Glad to help good luck! Should be a little slower paced for you than moving cars!

[@kearlthekreator]

7:34 why do the most random/irrelevant people always have to be the most photogenic though ahhahah

[@JesseDeyoung]

Good question 😆

[@Fifthimagez]

This was great thanks so much!

[@JesseDeyoung]

You’re welcome!

[@tessalynncoleman4746]

this was extremely helpful and solid advice; thank you!

[@JesseDeyoung]

You’re welcome! ☺️

[@paulpatel9657]

Great advice. Thank you!

[@abrilbeltramone9688]

really good, such an interesting insight! thank you!

[@JesseDeyoung]

You’re welcome ☺️ and thank you 🙏🏻

[@nikita_kozlov]

Unedited photo rolll!?? “Sure thing, totes unedited.” 😏

[@segura455]

i am new Photography and video is not easy

[@AlexTchaikovsky]

Great tips! Thank you, this video put me in the right mindset!

[@JesseDeyoung]

Thank you! Glad to hear:)

[@DallasRogers-d2f]

Do you have tips of what to say to direct a person at an event? Have any icebreakers or common phrases you throw out to people to direct them while still making their interaction look organic?

[@JesseDeyoung]

Yes:) if you approach a group or a single person say can I get a photo, you look really cool, pretty, happy.. insert whatever word works for the photo you want to get. It’s almost a prompt. If you say cool then they’ll act cool 😎 if you say happy then they get happier 😁 you could also ask. Do you want a photo? Plus the prompt. For candid looking photos I usually say pretend I’m not here. Sometimes people can’t relax with you shooting so you just move on and come back. I hope this helps

[@Reine.du.Chocolat]

Thank you for this!!!

[@JesseDeyoung]

You’re welcome!! ☺️

[@kelbirk_]

Insightful

[@JesseDeyoung]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@memebot7540]

thenks

[@JesseDeyoung]

You’re welcome hope it helps

[@KeaniSoa]

I'd love you to make a video on how to shoot to get that cover photo!

[@JesseDeyoung]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@vonagyekum]

This some generational advice

[@mikabeIa]

Thank you from Brazil ❤️

[@JesseDeyoung]

You’re welcome☺️

[@andersglantz980]

I only agree it its one photo in that action. Most of time you take more photos in that action. No, im not native us writer. Just Swe Spain and US.

[@piaku3920]

Any advice for lense we should use? What's the focal range and the aperture? Like, say..a birthday party or dinner party.

[@JesseDeyoung]

I have another video on events that covers that. But I like 24-50mm range for birthday or dinner party’s. Primes if you’re not going to use an on camera flash. If you’re using a kit lens definitely use an on camera flash.

[@piaku3920]

@@JesseDeyoung Idk that KIT can be still useful for these kind of event because the larger aperture is only f4. Do you think photograph people in the party need to be with bokeh background?

[@piaku3920]

@@JesseDeyoung btw, what about Tamron lens 28-75 mm f 2.0? Is it ok for dinner party or birthday party for APSC camera?

[@KatieF307]

I am used to shooting landscapes, wildlife, an occasional sporting event, but I have never done a party/meeting type event. This is probably tangential to your video, but is there any guideline as to charging for event either at a meeting/party, or dinner event? Thanks!

[@JesseDeyoung]

Good question! I would do a quick google search to see what others are charging in your area and stay around that range. One thing to consider is that 1 hr of coverage for an event takes 2-4 hrs to process plus drive time to and from. I know times vary depending on workflow:) I hope this helps

[@szymonnowak562]

Thank You very much Jesse

[@JesseDeyoung]

You’re welcome!

[@Unteroffizier]

There are people who use a prime lenses to take event photos - during the event fumbling with changing of lens (probably missed many moments), cannot move freely and take photos freely limited by the zoom ranges and perspectives. Sure prime lenses are good but it won't matter if that guy is going to overprocess the photos until at resolution of 1200 x 900 can tell it looks grainy. At such a small resolution zoom lenses and prime lenses quality makes no difference. Also who the hell said that in event photography you cannot cut the limbs and head? Probably he mixed up rules used in portrait photography with event photography. He also don't have a cam with tilting LCD screen. SO all his overhead shots comes with very big headroom because he just cannot frame a shot that has an angle greater that his point of view.

[@JesseDeyoung]

Thanks for watching and thanks for sharing your perspective 🙏🏻😊

[@AlexanderSogliero]

Great insights 👌🤙

[@JesseDeyoung]

Thanks! Glad to help:)

[@BGTuyau]

So much of this genre of photography depends on "people skills" -as opposed to gear and technical considerations- including skills of self-management.

[@JesseDeyoung]

Facts:) thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@shafiemukhre]

Really good advice!!

[@JesseDeyoung]

Thanks hope it helps!

[@clarklabelson6474]

What are event photographer’s using in lens?

[@JesseDeyoung]

I use a 24-70 or a 24mm prime

[@FavoritenFebruar]

Hey do you guys use flash at the event even in day to fill in?

[@JesseDeyoung]

At the moment no but I’ve been thinking about incorporating a flash into daytime events! I need to do a few test shoots to see if it’s worth it:) good question ☺️

[@heloshark]

Great advice! Outstanding content!

[@JesseDeyoung]

Thank you! I hope it helps!!

[@marios739]

great video thank you

[@JesseDeyoung]

thank you! and you're welcome:)

[@MartijndeValk]

Good tips, thanks!

[@JesseDeyoung]

You’re welcome:)

[@Loy_Otterton]

People also enjoy being apart of the action and that includes setting up for a shot that'll look great because of your direction.

[@JesseDeyoung]

This is so true and a good point:)

[@claudianreyn4529]

I've made photos for a party and I was baffled about how many women cheat their boyfriends/husbands! They were all asking me to not photo them or publish their fotos on the media (they also told me why!)! I had to remember those women, make a list and not deliver them to the client! NOTE: no man asked me this kind of stuff and the majority of women were drunk, while men not.

[@JesseDeyoung]

Yeah it was an unexpected hurtle for me.. I’m not here to judge anyone.. just take there photo get paid and go home😆📸 thanks for watching!!

[@galawangloki85]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@JesseDeyoung]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@TEVVISUALS]

Thank you so much for amazing advice! Looking forward to more videos! ❤

[@JesseDeyoung]

You’re welcome! I hope it helps! Is there anything in particular that you’re wanting to learn more about?