You are attending an event, there is a photographer...
@Fiona Lock, Founder & Chief Crafter at The Creative Wellbeing Company

You are attending an event, there is a photographer...

Welcome to the newest edition of Feel Brand You.

I`m so glad that our paths crossed and you are reading these lines.

Feel Brand You is an almost weekly dose of inspiration about branding and business building from my point of view, a branding photographer.

Part of my job as a branding photographer is photographing events and I wanted to share a few tips on how to feel more comfortable being photographed and behave naturally during an event where you are a guest and a photographer is there to document the day(s).

Photoshoot for Genevieve Turley Makeup Artist

This could be an awkward experience. Last year I was at an award ceremony and I asked the photographer to take some photos of me and honestly, I didn`t know what to do. I felt so weird because I didn`t know the photographer, I didn`t know anyone else and everyone was watching.

Vanda Szabo Branding Photographer at the FSB award ceremony

As you can see, photographers feel the same as our clients. Keep in mind the following few things:

Ignore the Camera: Focus on being yourself and enjoying the event rather than worrying about the camera. The photographer is there to capture the essence of the event and moments as they unfold naturally, so you don't need to pose or feel self-conscious. The photographer is not there to capture perfect poses.

VHK Women's Health and Menopause Clinic

Engage in Activities: I encourage you to participate in the event's activities and interact with others. Candid moments often arise when you are engaged in conversations or enjoying yourself and that's the best way to capture the essence of the event. The emphasis will be on capturing the activities, the emotions and your face will not necessarily be the centre of attention.

Activities during the Women`s Forum @

Stay Relaxed: It's OK to feel a bit nervous initially, but if you get involved in the event, you'll forget about the camera and start acting more naturally. Authentic moments happen when you interact with others, laugh, and enjoy yourself.

Inspire and Connect Networking Event

Free Headshots: If headshots are offered for free during the event, take the opportunity. Why? There is nothing to lose. You might get a new professional LinkedIn Profile picture that you love.

Hayley Gillard during her Building High-Performing Teams event

You don`t want to be photographed?

Tell the photographer or your host. They will respect your choice and you can avoid unnecessary uncomfortable moments if you tell them in advance.

Jo Gaffney during her Menopause Wellness Event

And a few advantages of hiring a photographer if you host an event:

  • professional images to document your event so you don`t need to think about creating pictures, or videos with your phone
  • professional images for your future marketing, website, or social media
  • capturing your client's transformation (if you host a retreat)

If you have any questions or hosting an event, or retreat and need a photographer, please get in touch, I`m here to help you.


Tamsin Broster

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7 个月

Great advice and I love that you mentioned taking the opportunity for headshots at an event, we offer this at our women’s business conference and it’s a brilliant way to get a headshot updated

Victoria Lewis

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7 个月

Thankfully, I usually manage to avoid them!

Dr Becki Taylor-Smith

NHS Doctor & Coach Supporting Sensitive People to Change the World Without Changing Who They Are ?? Passionate About Climate Change & Health.

7 个月

Great tips! So excited to have you at our retreat in a few week's time Vanda Szabo!

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