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

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The Event Photography Checklist
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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