Chapter 24. Speedliting Events

THE DUAL ROLES OF EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY 335

STRATEGIES FOR LIGHTING EVENTS WITH OFF-CAMERA FLASH 336

SHOOT: VINEYARD WEDDING 340

SHOOT: PADEREWSKI FESTIVAL 342

SHOOT: WHEELS OF WELLNESS 344

SHOOT: FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 346

Figure 24.1. Of the many types of event photography, wedding photography focuses on creating lifelong memories for the people at the center of the event.

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The Short Version

Most photographers I know shoot events at some point during the year. Some shoot events as a form of giveback or charitable donation. Others shoot events because it is their chosen profession—and many are paid handsomely for their ...

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