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black & white corporate photography part two
It is not very often that I photograph corporate event, though I do get asked a lot, among other types of events.
(If any band ever asks me to shoot a live gig again, my rate is £800 per gig plus expenses. I will ONLY shoot Delta 3200 black&white film on Mamiya RZ67, I own all the image rights but I will license them to you for an additional fee) now, that’s out of my chest ….
I guess the idea of “documenting” is quite different from “creating”, especially when you are no longer in the driving seat and you have to be aware of hosts and guests’ mood swings … some times.
However, putting oneself in such an uncomfortable position isn’t necessarily all bad. You become an observer, a listener; you start notice body language and sense people’s feeling from their behaviours; you make friends with waiters, bartenders, DJ’s and other entertainers; and you get experiment camera/lighting tricks you always wanted on abundant subjects, without them ever notice a thing! You would go home with all the required shots plus “creative” work. A pleasant surprise for the client, who on the other hand, may not agree on such “risky” approach if you ask them for permission in the first place.
It is not to say that I would shoot more conference or event in the future, that will entirely depend on the event and potential benefit other than my fee.
I’d jump on a portrait assignment any time over an event.
But, never say never, right?
