Uploaded June 2019 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
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
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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.
In this event photography guide, I cover EVERYTHING you need to know as a beginning event photographer. If you're just starting out, I strongly encourage you to watch the entire guide, as I truly believe it will do so much to alleviate your anxiety about shooting your first job or taking on an exciting new endeavor toward becoming an event photographer. Things covered include: camera equipment, settings, editing, running a business, rates, and much more. See a full breakdown below.
See the complete guide in written form on my website at mikmilman.com
1:40 What is event photography
3:05 Who event photography is for
4:10 Getting started and building a portfolio
6:50 Assisting and second shooting
11:00 Working for other photographers and should you work for free?
15:00 Gear and the first lenses you should buy
20:00 Setting your rates
22:10 Booking your first job
24:18 Why you should always show up early to a job
25:28 What you should focus on at an event
28:10 Establishing shots
28:50 How to shoot detail shots
30:30 How to shoot close candids
32:00 Posing people
34:56 Delivering images, culling images, editing images, my rating system
39:30 Maintaining client relationships
40:40 Conclusion
Please consider supporting me on Patreon to help me to continue to make content like this!
Rather than just take your money for "bonus content," I've setup levels on Patreon so that I can help YOU on your photographic journey.
patreon.com/mikmilman
Instagram | @retrograding instagram.com/retrograding
Facebook | facebook.com/mikmilman
mikmilman.com
#eventphotography #beginnersguidetoeventphotography #eventphotographytips
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.
In this event photography guide, I cover EVERYTHING you need to know as a beginning event photographer. If you're just starting out, I strongly encourage you to watch the entire guide, as I truly believe it will do so much to alleviate your anxiety about shooting your first job or taking on an exciting new endeavor toward becoming an event photographer. Things covered include: camera equipment, settings, editing, running a business, rates, and much more. See a full breakdown below.
See the complete guide in written form on my website at mikmilman.com
1:40 What is event photography
3:05 Who event photography is for
4:10 Getting started and building a portfolio
6:50 Assisting and second shooting
11:00 Working for other photographers and should you work for free?
15:00 Gear and the first lenses you should buy
20:00 Setting your rates
22:10 Booking your first job
24:18 Why you should always show up early to a job
25:28 What you should focus on at an event
28:10 Establishing shots
28:50 How to shoot detail shots
30:30 How to shoot close candids
32:00 Posing people
34:56 Delivering images, culling images, editing images, my rating system
39:30 Maintaining client relationships
40:40 Conclusion
Please consider supporting me on Patreon to help me to continue to make content like this!
Rather than just take your money for "bonus content," I've setup levels on Patreon so that I can help YOU on your photographic journey.
patreon.com/mikmilman
Instagram | @retrograding instagram.com/retrograding
Facebook | facebook.com/mikmilman
mikmilman.com
#eventphotography #beginnersguidetoeventphotography #eventphotographytips
