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 10/24/2006 10:27:45 PM · #1
I'm shooting my first event on Saturday. It's a political fundraiser...and I'll be the second photographer there. I really want to impress people with my work, so I'm just looking for some help!

All I have is a Nikon D70 with a 50mm 1.8 and a 28-75mm 2.8 of my own equipment, but I'm sure I'll be able to use some of the photographers I'll be with.

I guess I'm just nervous because this is my first "job" and just wanted some guidance- maybe example websites of other people that have shot this type of event.

Thanks in advance.
10/24/2006 10:47:27 PM · #2
I have no advise to offer... only good luck to wish you!
 10/24/2006 10:48:42 PM · #3
Originally posted by jrose1:
I'm shooting my first event on Saturday. It's a political fundraiser...and I'll be the second photographer there. I really want to impress people with my work, so I'm just looking for some help!

All I have is a Nikon D70 with a 50mm 1.8 and a 28-75mm 2.8 of my own equipment, but I'm sure I'll be able to use some of the photographers I'll be with.

I guess I'm just nervous because this is my first "job" and just wanted some guidance- maybe example websites of other people that have shot this type of event.

Thanks in advance.


I'm not sure what kind of event it is. Is it inside or out? Large groups of people or individuals? Action or posed shots?

I shoot an average of 6 events a week. A mixture of mostly inside and some outside. Sometimes candid shots and other times I ask a person or small group to pose for a shot. Unless it's a sporting event (I use the 70-200 f/4L) I always use a single lens. Ir's my Sigma 24-70 EX DG. I also always have the Canon 580 flash on with it aiming mostly up with the little white refector pulled out for a softer bounce.

Most of mine are lectures, lunch and dinners, meetings and social GTG's. In my situation changing lenses is a pain and I never have felt I needed any other lens. The secret is not to be shy about moving around, directing the poses and being a polite papparrazi.

Tell us more about your event and you'll get better advise.

Best of luck!
 10/24/2006 11:00:27 PM · #4
just shoot whatever you think is important, the events are simple most of the time. you should ask who are the important people of the event itself is.just be carefull with the exposure on indoors
 10/26/2006 12:29:03 PM · #5
Thanks for your comments.

The event is a fundraiser for a US Senator. I believe it's inside (but daytime) with about 30 ppl. I think I'll be doing mostly candids but also formal shots with each person and the senator...

I don't know much about it. The studio that hired me hasn't really told me much...that's why I just looking for general direction and help!

Do you think my 28-70mm lens is enough or should I bring my 50mm too? I just got a soft screen too...no other lens other than the built in.

Sorry for being such a newbie...it's a family friend that hired me because she knows I'm interested in photography. At least I was smart enough to say I couldn't do it alone!! I know how to compose a shot and I can get creative, but when it comes to lighting and exposure, I'm SOOOO junior and could use as much help as possible!

Thanks again!
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