The Complete Event Photography Guide for Beginners

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.

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

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[MikMilman]

Thanks for watching! This is by far my biggest video to date. So much work went into preparing this information; I really hope you get a lot out of it. Be sure to check out the entire guide on mikmilman.com

[jonathanlogan]

I'd like to add something about rating that I learned working for a university. We use the star system as follows: most events only receive 1-3 star ratings. 1=extra shots that don't need to be delivered, but should not be deleted, 2=the main deliverable images, 3=the best couple images of the day. 4 and 5 are reserved for portfolio/marketing level images, or the very best images of the year, and are used sparingly.

I've adopted this system for my personal photojournalism and it has served me well.

[ayobamimac]

I love the way this is presented. No intent to sell or deceive, pitch-perfect and well balanced. very well done

[harryj]

The amount of knowledge and tips shared in this video is unreal!! Really appreciated and best of luck for future videos... I can see how much work you put in making this a super useful video. Not many people give you these tips for free. I have my first event shooting tomorrow and I was freaking out until I saw this... gave me a boost after watching your video. Thank you so very much.

[CindyLeah]

I started this video thinking I wouldn't finish it and I did no problem. I've been shooting for 6 years but it's still cool to stay informed. Thank you

[almarosemiddleton]

Great video loaded with lots of information. Thank you! I am also very punctual. Even better, I tend to arrive a 15-20 minutes early to get detail shots before the guests arrive. My clients are so grateful and shows them that I care. It's amazing how they use the pre-party shots when sharing the photos. I just photographed Harry & Meghan, Oprah, and Adam Levine at fabulous event. I used some of your tips from prior videos. Yay!

[kevinacla]

i have an upcoming event photo-shoot this Dec. 11, 2023, i do photography by side line, and this video helps me to gather my tools needed that i have, I'm a portrait photographer and this is my first event photo-shoot, pray for me to succeed on this photo-shoot.. peace ☮

[joseuribe]

As an experienced photographer I think you hit on important tips for someone looking to get into this type of work. Thanks

[jeromebrechon]

As a long term photographer, i'd just notice that this guy just pointed out what I've been struggling for years!
Honestly, cheers mate ! :*

[katparrott]

Dude love your content, super approachable and not corny - thanks for the help!

[Creativeinc]

Unreal video. So full of content and insightful information. I hope that all the individuals that are striving to get into event photography stumble upon this!

[domingogomez]

Tank youbso much for sharing knowledge. I really appreciate your tips and advice. I hope I can see more videos like this in the future in your channel

[hankthomas]

Thanks for taking the time to assemble all these tips, musta taken forever to decide what needed to go into this.

[sdmackpictures]

I’ve been an event photographer since I was 10. I find your videos and advice very honest and helpful. I started watching to remind myself of the basics. I’m advanced and experienced but I sometimes forget things that make a difference. Thanks for this channel. Keep up the great work!

[AuslandLiving]

Hi Mik, great video! I know it's been 4 years since it was uploaded, but it's still very helpful to us new photographers that are only starting out. Well done and keep up the great work. Cheers, Vlad.

[gentlegnt]

Exceedingly helpful. Thank you so very much for sharing thus.

[copdoc]

Hi Mik. Thank you for all of the detailed information. You present it in a clear and concise outline and I think that is appreciated by all. In the past 9 months, I have become a photographer by chance, starting with and learning residential real estate photography, floor plans, and 360 virtual tours, then commercial real estate, and last night at a networking event, I was asked about event photography. This is how I found your videos so that I can learn what I need to get started. So thank you for all of your information.

[janehowie]

I have watched a few of your videos now ! They are easy to follow, to the point and full of wonderful, helpful information without unnecessary stuff. Thanks for your generous sharing. I am getting some event work through word-of-mouth which is very exciting and will carry your tips with me. Thank you again.

[alejandroguerrero]

Man, you are amazing. Thanks for this masterclass! It gives me like 100x more confidence!

[bigdanii]

This is great! I’m so glad I found this. You have a genuine energy and are very easy to listen to. So informative