As a premier Los Angeles event photographer, I specialize in capturing the authentic, impactful moments and key interactions that define your corporate and private events.

I offer comprehensive event photography coverage for a wide range of occasions across Los Angeles. My expertise extends to capturing corporate events like conferences, corporate parties, brand activations, influencer events, product launches, pop ups, seminars, expos, trade shows, and conventions. I also specialize in private celebrations, including galas, award ceremonies, red carpet events, birthday parties, and holiday parties. From corporate, private, and political events, I ensure every moment is professionally documented throughout the Los Angeles area and Southern California.

(818) 275-1645

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Do These Things Before, During, and After an Event (Event Photography Checklist)

I made this checklist to clearly define everything you should do as an event photographer, before, during, and after an event. If you’re a new event photographer, this will clearly define your objectives as an event photographer and clearly define what needs to be done. I also hope it will ease any anxiety you may have over shooting your first event. If you’re a more advanced event photographer, having a checklist can ensure you simply don’t miss anything- we all make mistakes or forget things time to time.

View a printable checklist by clicking here or view it below.

The Day Before

Research

  • Check out company website

  • Get a copy of the program

Prep Gear 

  • Select Camera Body(s)

  • Select Lenses

    • Wide

    • Medium

    • Telephoto

  • Primary flash

  • Backup flash

  • Inspect and clean gear

  • Charge or replace batteries

    • Camera(s)

    • Flash(s)

    • Other

  • Select memory Cards

    • Insert and format 

  • Something fun

Other

  • Check commute and double the time necessary to arrive on time

Day of Event

Venue

  • Identify safe location to stow gear 

  • Scout 

  • Ask about site specific rules

  • Identify escape routes

Client

  • Get agenda / schedule of events

  • Get specific requests 

    • VIPs

    • Necessary Shots

Shot Types

  • Establishing Shots

  • Candid interactions

  • Close Candids (emotional moments)

  • Group Shots and formals

  • Posed and creative portraits

  • Detail Shots

Post Event

Lightroom

  • Add metadata

    • Job type i.e. corporate event, private event

    • Location / venue

    • Client name

    • VIP names

  • Select favorites

    • Blog

    • Portfolio

    • Social media

  • Export files to full resolution folder

  • Export files sized for social media

  • Export favorites to separate folder (google drive recommended) 

  • Deliver images

Marketing

  • Add client to mailchimp list

  • Follow up with client 1 week after delivery of images




 



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