Having shot a great many events, the recurring mistakes are rarely technical. Almost always, it’s direction and communication.
Leaving a client to figure out what to do with themselves, rather than directing constantly and gently, is the most common one, and treating every event the same regardless of the brief runs a close second, since it skips the one question that actually shapes a good session: what the images are actually for. Going quiet after the shoot doesn’t help either.
None of these require more skill to avoid, just more attention to the person in front of the camera.
See also: Do I need to prepare anything before my event?.
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FAQs
Quick answers, no fluff.
Do you shoot video at events too?
Photography and film run together under one booking, stills for press and socials, plus a highlights film cut for whichever platforms actually matter to the client.
Will you work with our branding and shot list?
Happily. Brand guidelines, sponsors that need coverage and the moments that matter all get captured first, before hunting for the good candid shots.
Further reading
A handful of related posts.