Political events have several characteristics, speeches, posters, many attendes, podium etc.
Depend on who are the speakers, environment, covering political events can be very challenging.
Some composition shots that I recommend to take are
- Close-up photos of speakers
- Wide scene photos, speakers with the crowds
- Hand-shake pictures
- Speaker with posters, banner for backdrop
Some equipments for the events
- Camera with long telephoto lens and wide angle lens (two cameras are good). Suggested focal length (35mm equivalent) 24-70mm and 70-200mm
- External flash with flash modifier / diffuser (for fill light)
Some tips
- Be ready at all time, practices, know your equipment well
- Be alert of light change (especially if you are outdoor).
- Move around, get a better composition
- Look at other photographer and look at how they do it, you might learn a trick or two.
Gov Ed Rendell (PA), addressed the crowds at Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Right: Mayor Judith T. Wagner
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