event photography
It wasn't too long ago when a lovely CreComm friend of mine Emily, asked me to do some photos for what she called a 'small event'. She was hosting an afternoon tea fundraiser to raise awareness for adult eating disorders.
"Oh- for sure!"was my response. Who wouldn't want to help out a friend, take some photos, and have a lovely cup of tea (maybe even a cucumber sandwich?).
This little event turned out to be a bit bigger than I expected- with 300 guests in attendance and the venue a grand ballroom in the Fort Garry Hotel. There was a buz in the air as people chatted over a cup of specially made tea, and heard stories of how the Health Sciences Centre helps those wanting to overcome eating disorders.
Not only was it an amazing event to attend, but there was such beautiful attention to the detail woven throughout the afternoon.
In the end Emily raised over $33,000 for the Health Sciences Centre Adult Eating Disorder program.
All I can say to that is "OHHH SHOOT! Well done girl!"
And that I can't wait for next years event.
My girl Charmaine thew a fannnnntastic party a few weeks ago. It was a Red Dress Gala, in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation... and let me tell you a Gala it was indeed!
She asked me to take a few snapshots of the event --- which included a fashion show featuring hand crafted dresses by some amazing local talent.
With sooo much going on throughout the evening I also had the opportunity to co-shoot with this guy- which was not only a fun thing but a good thing because there were a lot of amazing moments to capture.
It was an unforgettable evening and my FIRST runway shoot, which meant there was a lot to learn...
Things to think about when shooting Runway:
- Bring a flash... runways are dark and it's good to have some light to throw around.
- Be there early- and check out what the the lighting is going to be like throughout the evening. Lighting will change and it's good to know what surprises are coming your way.
- Know the catwalk routine. Walk, walk, walk- PAUSE & POSE- walk, walk walk... make a fierce face, hold & TURN- walk, walk, walk.
- Have your trigger finger like it's a a high noon showdown- models have some of the best (and worst) poses and faces... you'll probably catch both- but try to be ready so you get more of the good vs. the bad.
- Thank your partner in crime- and thank the person who thought to have two of you shooting the event! Having two people running around with cameras while people are walking down the runway is always a great thing. You get more photos to pick from and you also get to game plan what you want to shoot. Which brings me to...
- The game plan- the best part of having a two shooters is that you can watch and be more selective with taking photos. One of you takes details and people shots, the other takes environmental/big picture photos.
- Enjoy the event- there are only so many Red Dress Galas a girl gets to go to.... so take a moment or two and enjoy the event.
- Before the show starts and people arrive... take a walk down the runway - why? Because - you can. And don't forget the fierce face.
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New Year...
new goals, new plans, new outlook????
A new year brings a fresh start. Like hitting a reset button, the year begins a new and it make you feel like the possibilities are endless.
*2012 brought a lot of sameness my life- I was in the same school program, the same house, the same routine. I lived and loved the year that was stable and consistent.
*2013 looks to be the year of the unknown. A truly blank canvas. I finish school in April and with that comes endless possibilities of the unknown. Where to work, what to do with all my "free time"... traveling?, crocheting?, more video making?, more photo taking?, interior decorating?! Who knows....
I guess that's why its exciting- or nerve-racking- or a combo of the two.
To celebrate the beginning of 2013- I was invited to capture the celebration that went down at The Forks... which ended in a spectacular show of lights...
Bands included: , – , ,
Fireworks: Archangel Fireworks
FYI: Event photo tips...
1. Have a game plan... Talk to the people in charge and make sure you know what they want/what you need to get.
2. Know your lighting- Is it super dark out?!! How are you going to take photos in the evening vs. daytime?
3. Know your location- Do a walk around, know cool spaces/ places/ angles to take photos.
4. When outside in -1000000 degrees Celsius... HAVE GLOVES!!!!
5. If you ignore 4- you can't complain when you can't feel your fingers and you are trying to warm them up.
6. Enjoy the moment. Watching fireworks is a fun time- taking photos of them is a RUSH, embrace it!
7. If you are sitting there nodding your head in agreement with these tips... know you are a photo geek at heart- don't deny it... enjoy it... and get to work snapping even better photos in 2013!
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BIG Thanks to The Forks for letting me help out with such an amazing event!!!
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