| You do not need to work on it as a professional | | | | After and before shots |
| photographer or having a full fledged custom | | | | Set up some after and before shots of the |
| design portfolio website but you need to involve | | | | location of the party. So take some photographs |
| some dedication so that you can enjoy the | | | | before the party starts and also some |
| outcome at the end of the day. | | | | photographs after the party. But just be sure |
| Make a list of all the required things | | | | that you are clicking from the same position. |
| Pack the camera first; ensure that all the | | | | Shoot in the continuous mode |
| batteries are fully charged, put extra memory | | | | There are many moments in the party where |
| cards. Think the light you would need to | | | | there are many photographic opportunities. So do |
| photograph. Do you need flash? So just think on | | | | not miss any of them, be alert and ready with |
| these things before you start the shoot. | | | | your camera, you never know when you would |
| Shade | | | | get your much awaited shoot. Be on continuous |
| Be aware of the light you are shooting in and | | | | mode of shooting. |
| make changes accordingly in your camera. | | | | Discover your neighborhood |
| Take all the stages of preparation | | | | If your neighborhood is good then you can have |
| To capture the actual party is the best part of | | | | plenty of opportunities to be engaged and have |
| the day. But it is also good to capture all the | | | | some good photographs. |
| incidents for example wrapping the gifts, preparing | | | | Candid shots |
| foods, setting up of table etc. | | | | To capture the reactions and emotions of people, |
| Click the group photos | | | | you need to be quick and alert and quite |
| The most common type of shoot in any party is | | | | compatible in photographing as the candid ones, so |
| group photo. It is normally taken at the end of | | | | that your photographs would be immediate and |
| the party or day. | | | | simple. |
| Lights | | | | Flash |
| Lights play an important role while photographing a | | | | If you want to reduce the impact of your flash |
| party, so be careful of what light you are using. It | | | | and would want to create some interesting |
| should be determined according to the indoor or | | | | effects then adjust the camera in night |
| outdoor party. | | | | mode.photographers</a>. |