We didn't think we could top last year's awards event, but it looks like we did! The 2019 Off To Work Event Photography Awards ceremony was held at No.4 Hamilton Place, on the 14th May. The Mayfair venue was perfectly suited to host the event and used a range of its event spaces, from the stunning roof terrace and sumptuous function rooms, to the dedicated conference suit downstairs. Indeed, the Bill Boeing room comfortably seated over 200 guests for the presentation, which w

When organising an event, one of the biggest challenges to be faced is deciding what qualifies as being important enough to take a bite out of our budget. You have one opportunity to capture your event in all of its glory, before it’s gone forever. Choosing the right photographer and ensuring they are well prepared is essential. Here's why... Help your guests immerse themselves in the moment The digital age is among us, camera phones have made everyone a ‘photographer’, and h

As the Event Photography Awards 2019 draws near, and after gaining so much awareness since the opening awards ceremony in 2014, artist submissions are already coming in thick and fast. The competition is looking to become an incredibly close-call for all categories, however it is still early days... We thought we would offer a little bit of advice for any photographers who are yet to submit their work for this year’s winner. And who better to give the advice, than a previous

A recap of the 5th anniversary awards night

Event photography is about catching real moments. It’s about capturing the spirit of the speaker, the determination of the performer and the passion of the bride and groom in a moment so powerful they leap from the image and pull you in. Getting the perfect shot takes practise, stealth and intuition to pre-empt the movements and emotions of the subjects whilst blending in to watch the moment unfold organically. Event photography really began with the introduction of the first