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| Best Buddies Leadership Conference, photographed 60 groups in less than 90 minutes. |
Capturing an award presentation or the delivery of a check moment is the basic hero shot an event photographer makes. These shots are vital for the organization, the recipient of the award or the person or group making the large donation. These are set up situations, this photo needs to be perfect.
These moments can happen at a live event, where the audience is watching or they can be done after the show. During a live event, time is of the essence. Here are the top tips in getting a wonderful shot.
1. Be prepared, know the staging of the presentation. Put a piece of tape on the stage for where the group should stand.
2. This “position” provides the best composition. Include all the branding elements if there is signage or other elements that should be in the frame. (Or elements that should not be in the frame.)
3. MOST IMPORTANT, make sure the award or check or whatever the group is holding, is held at an angle to the camera. We don’t want to have the award bouncing light back in the camera. If there is a highlight on the award, nothing can be done to correct it.
4. Take multiple shots, nothing is worse than when someone’s eyes are closed. Also, slightly change the angle for each shot. That change might make the difference to improve the shot.
5. Timing is everything. If it’s a live show, be quick. People hate to wait.
6. All of the staging is discussed beforehand with the MC/award presenter. They are your friend in getting this shot done efficiently.
7. Be ready and capture the hero shot and any other moment you can.
Doing award presentation is a lasting memory for the recipient as well as for instant social media play for the organization. Technical skills, preparation, timing and awareness of the situation are important factors for the photographer.
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