Comments on: How to Photograph a Conference – 10 Tips

By: Nick Burrett

Nick Burrett — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:05:00 +0000

Great tips Darren. I would also add that it’s important to make sure check your camera before you leave for the event. I remember one time, the night before an event I removed the memory card from the camera to upload the photos to my laptop, but forgot to put the card back into my camera. The next day I was in a such a rush to get to the event that I forgot to check my camera and turned up without a memory card at all! Luckily there was another photographer at the event who leant me a spare. Needless to say, this has never happened again since. Now I have spares, spares and more spares.

By: Framtonm

Framtonm — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 12:18:00 +0000

Thanks for this – answered all my questions!

By: Ignite Images

Ignite Images — Sun, 01 May 2016 08:35:00 +0000

Some pretty good tips here. I’m also a conference photographer and agree with these tips

By: Design Theory

Design Theory — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 03:30:00 +0000

Thanks Darren, some really good tips. I normally try not to have to use my flash and you touched on why. Sometimes it is hard not to based on poor or low lighting. Helps though with a low aperture lens.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 17:59:11 +0000

Such a refreshing article, finally, someone discusses photography simply. Your tips for convention photography was very helpful. I’ve been asked to photograph a convention and have never done so. You have relieved all the stress I may have had.

But, most pleasantly you echo the words I tell all photographers and clients. It’s not the camera it’s the photographer. If you have an eye, patience and curiosity about the world you’ll always find something to photograph and photograph well.

By: Tara

Tara — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 19:02:24 +0000

You know this is one of the first ACTUALLY informative articles that I’ve been able to find about event and conference photography. Most don’t actually list any advice or tips, they are just an overview of what to expect and I’m like THAT DOESN”T HELP ME! ha ha!

Anyway, great photos and thank you so much for the advice! Keep blogging!

By: fred

fred — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:54:28 +0000

It’s always good if you have some time to check out the place before the event to have an idea of good spots and the lighting of the rooms. Also hard to choose which lens to carry with you as you have to be light in gear for mobility.

By: Julia Slike

Julia Slike — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 04:04:48 +0000

I want to buy a nikon d5100 and need a len(s) I am going to my national conference with 10,000 guests so I expect some distance b/w me and the stage but I also want closeup pictures with friends. If I can only afford 1 lens now what do I get?
Thanks,
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By: BlackBook

BlackBook — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:05:48 +0000

Very helpful article. Thank you.

By: Roberisco

Roberisco — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:36:22 +0000

This is the way things should be, get off what we are on now