18/02/2014
Tips for Photographing Your Special Events
•Bring It. Not all of it, but you know what gear you like to work with—and especially which lenses do the job for you. 24-70mm f/2.8 and 70-200mm f/2.8 range from wide to far to cover most situations.
•Vary It. Every event is a sequence of smaller events, a collection of big gestures and small details, so get wide shots and tight shots, near shots and far shots. And remember to turn the camera to add some vertical views to your coverage.
•Light It Up. Nikon Speedlights are automatic and practically intuitive. Practice ahead of time so you can quickly bring them into play to fill in shadows, add a touch of light just where it's needed and create dramatic, effective lighting. And you don't have to bring a light stand for off-camera shots; surely there'll be a friend or family member to hand a flash to.
•Work the Room. Take what's offered by the scene and the situation. If you can't easily direct people away from a distracting background, make it work for you as part of the graphic effect; or use a large aperture for the shallow depth of field that will blur it.
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