FINAL DAY: NATE CONVENTION SAN ANTONIO, TX

Like all conventions I cover there has to be a final day and today is it. I am still at the Henry B. Convention Center and will be here pretty late but that's okay. Currently I just finished editing and organizing the photos hopefully I can present the client the USB Thumb Drive full of my images. Carry my Mac Pro Book makes the job easy to complete so I can move to my next assignment in New York. Today I am finishing up the last of the breakout sessions and off to the expostion to capture images that will be used for marketing and advertising next years show. I like using a 100-400mm lens so I can compress and blur the background which helps to focus on the subject. Using a Mac Pro Book onsite makes the job easy and also allows me to work on the images during time that I have between my photo assignments. I love what I do and if you have any questions, suggestions or comments please feel free to post.

Joseph Rodriguez

Owner Professional Images Photography

DAY 2 : NATE Convention San Antonio TX

Today is another fast paced convention. Several breakouts at the same time and the exhibitors area  is underway for the ribbon cutting to happen late this evening. Carol Couglin heads the meeting for NATE is looking for strong images that tell a story so my images have to be right on. Luckily for me I bring my MAC to review, edit and generally go over all the images before I create the final USB Thumb drive of images to give her. 

 This image is an attendee sharing his throughts on the speaker's presentation who is in the back. Using a long lens helps to bring in the speaker who is by the way about 60 feet away. It woud be nice to have him sharp as well but when shooting with a 400mm lens the background is blurred out in dimmed lighting inside the meeting rooms. 

Convention Photography is not as easy many think it is. 

It's important to capture the feel of the meeting and as most meetings go it can be quite challenging so taking more than enough photos help to get the shot your client will like. 

Any question, thoughts or suggestion please post below.

Joseph Rodriguez

Taking photos at Convention is always fast pace.

DAY 1

Capturing images for a convention can be fast and furious when you have 10 breakouts going on at once. Today I am taking photos for NATE (National Assn of Tower Erectors) in San Antonio TX.  I have 3 day at 12 hours each day. Taking photos of speakers, breakouts, receptions and also headshots to name a few requires great planning and good communication between the contact of this convention and myself.

Before the first day I try to meet with my contact to discuss the details of the shoot and the schedule. Often there changes at that requires flexibiity which is critical to be a successful corporate photographer. Carol is my contact and she is great to work with. She has me all over the place so having comfortable shoes help to make the day easier for the constant walking.

Today I have a studio setup to take photos of board members and also have breakouts and a reception to cover. Each day for the next three days I will post my experience and post some Photos.

Joseph

Corporate Photography's many challenges in todays business world.

Recently I was covering a convention in San Francisco and was approached by an attendee asking what type of camera I used. I get this from time to time and don't mind. What I often hear is that they either have the same camera or they have another brand with all the bells and whistles. Some say they do what I do on the side but as we get deeper into discussion it becomes quite apparent that is not the case.

There was a time that Professional photographers were admired for their work and their photo gear. Digital cameras with auto program modes supposedly make anyone a pro. Having over 24 years of photography experience starting from with the Nikon F2 film camera to my current Cannon DSLR has given me much to look back on and much to appreciate. Having an eye for what you specialize in separates you from your competitors. I am not a wedding photographer and have nothing against this respectful profession. The same is said for the sports photographers of soccer kids, baseball youth leagues ect.

What I do is what I truly love and specializing in Corporate convention work keeps me focused and helps me bring to my customers the highest quality that should be delivered. You wouldn't hire a wedding planner to cover your conference so why hire a wedding photographer to cover your convention?

This is my two cents. Have a great week!

Joseph Rodriguez/Owner

Professional Images Photography

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