The document provides tips for successful event photography. It recommends preparing equipment the night before, taking lots of pictures to increase chances of capturing gems, and focusing on photographing rather than distractions. It also stresses the importance of knowing the event schedule, areas, and priority shots to ensure important moments are captured.

1. Quick Tips for Successful Event PHOTOGRAPH Y S

2. Prepare The Night Before Get Acquainted with the Equipment Check the Batteries Clear the Memory Card

3. Your Job is to Take Photos Take Lots of Pictures Quantity Can't Make Up for Quality But Sometimes You Just Get LUCKY Don't be Distracted Focus on Taking Pictures Pay Attention to What is Happening Always Watch for Opportunities

4. Take Lots of Pictures The More You Take The Better Your Chances There Are Often Gems Hidden in the Rough...

6. Keys to Successful Event Photography Know the Schedule Know the Area Ask what are Do Not Miss Schedule Items Choose your best locations before the event starts

7. Know the Schedule Prioritize! Get a printed Schedule Ask Staff Look at Past Years

8. Get What's Important Each Event has “Do Not Miss Shots” V.I.P.s Sponsors Celebrities Activities They are Different for Each Event

9. Know the Area Survey the Site See Where the Action is Going to Be Find the “SWEET” Spots best lighting best view Avoid the Difficult Zones

10. Think Ahead Where the Key Action Will Be Happening Where the Public Will Be Be Ready to Get Into Position Even If You Have to Politely Ask Viewers to Move Over

11. Small or Large Events Are Very Similar Don't be afraid to go where the public is not allowed up to the stage behind the scenes VIP areas Get prior authorization for special areas!

12. Q & A