Taking Photos at Big Parties
By EricMesa
- 2 minutes read - 346 wordsIf you have a huge party like someone’s 60th or a graduation party that you want to take photos at, there are basically three things to remember whether you’re doing it for money or just to document a special time for the family and friends.
If You Can, Get Photos of the Preparations/Empty Venue
Once the people arrive, it will probably be a controlled chaos that you’ll be trying to capture. People often put a lot of thought into decorations and centerpieces. Take some time to document them.

Cigar and Hat Party Favors

Dinas Cupcakes

Dominoes Set

The Entrance to Pavilion Four

The Legend of the Party

The Tiki Bars

Tiki Lanterns
Get Candid Photos of People Having Fun
In both this and the next category, remember to focus on the person or people being celebrated. But have a fun time documenting things. I recommend shooting from medium and far distances so people don’t notice you taking the photos and continue acting naturally.

Returning the Hug

Abuelo and my Dad

Adults Pulling the Piñata Strings

Laughing at the Singers

The Other Punto Cubano Poet

Dancing with his Wife

Happy Daniel

Improper Hammock Use

Just Like Younger Days

I wish I could Hear the Joke

Kens Kick-butt Pose

Mai as Liz Lemon

Mai Attempts to Weakly Strangle Herself?

Maritoni

Xixi about to get all creative with the chalkf

Peeping Tom Three
Get Posed Photos
You might think that posed photos are boring and lead to stale-looking photos. I think that is not necessarily true (depending on who you are photographing). Additionally, by getting posed shots you ensure you get everyone and that there’s at least one photo of each person in which they aren’t doing something unphotogenic, like eating food.

Abuelo Abuela and Tia Tere

Abuelo Soteros Uncle

Another Photo of Dan and Abuelo

Dad with Alex and Kenny

Dave and Letty

Dina takes a picture of Me

Kennys Candy from the Pinata

Mom and Lizzie

Nam stares in fear at the photographer

Not Sure What to Think of Camera-Face

Pedro and Michael

Smiling
