Uploaded January 2021 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
View a printable copy of the The Event Photography Checklist:
docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTERKhs9n8l8ppAs-NejDluuSGPnnhPAi98HGnb0QGSvPklPbtsJO7G1LvzNatqFKZnjrxAftUwDa4P/pub
Gear I use:
Canon r6ii amzn.to/49Gf9AP
Canon r5ii amzn.to/4sZ2Fvr
Fuji x100vi amzn.to/4k2HuVo
RF 28-70 f2 amzn.to/465qaJx
RF 70-200 f2.8 amzn.to/3YYm8Pq
RF 50 1.2 amzn.to/46eZ02T
RF 35 1.4 amzn.to/3NFQOSW
RF 10-20 f4 amzn.to/4bRqTSi
RF 16 f2.8 amzn.to/49FguYr
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. By using them you can support this channel and the content that I make.
A quick note on gear:
I am well into my late photography career. I am at a point where I can and should (for write offs) buy the best gear available to me (for the most part). However there are plenty of alternatives for getting the job done with varying budgets. If you need specific advice on buying gear, feel free to reach out.
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Support this channel so that I can continue to make high quality content to help you on your photographic journey:
Patreon | patreon.com/mikmilman
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
I have been a professional event photographer and photography teacher for over 13 years. Follow the links below to see my work.
mikmilman.com
Instagram | @retrograding instagram.com/mikmilman
Facebook | facebook.com/mikmilman
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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
#eventphotography #eventphotographer #eventphotographyshottypes #eventphotographyshotlist #eventphotographytips #eventphotographytipsandtricks #howtoshootanevent #eventphotographyin2021
#eventphotographyshotlist #howtophtoographanevent
View a printable copy of the The Event Photography Checklist:
docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTERKhs9n8l8ppAs-NejDluuSGPnnhPAi98HGnb0QGSvPklPbtsJO7G1LvzNatqFKZnjrxAftUwDa4P/pub
Gear I use:
Canon r6ii amzn.to/49Gf9AP
Canon r5ii amzn.to/4sZ2Fvr
Fuji x100vi amzn.to/4k2HuVo
RF 28-70 f2 amzn.to/465qaJx
RF 70-200 f2.8 amzn.to/3YYm8Pq
RF 50 1.2 amzn.to/46eZ02T
RF 35 1.4 amzn.to/3NFQOSW
RF 10-20 f4 amzn.to/4bRqTSi
RF 16 f2.8 amzn.to/49FguYr
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. By using them you can support this channel and the content that I make.
A quick note on gear:
I am well into my late photography career. I am at a point where I can and should (for write offs) buy the best gear available to me (for the most part). However there are plenty of alternatives for getting the job done with varying budgets. If you need specific advice on buying gear, feel free to reach out.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Support this channel so that I can continue to make high quality content to help you on your photographic journey:
Patreon | patreon.com/mikmilman
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
I have been a professional event photographer and photography teacher for over 13 years. Follow the links below to see my work.
mikmilman.com
Instagram | @retrograding instagram.com/mikmilman
Facebook | facebook.com/mikmilman
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
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
#eventphotography #eventphotographer #eventphotographyshottypes #eventphotographyshotlist #eventphotographytips #eventphotographytipsandtricks #howtoshootanevent #eventphotographyin2021
#eventphotographyshotlist #howtophtoographanevent
