Award Ceremony... any tips?

[inlineadam]

I hope this is in the right place, I apologise if it isn't!

I have been invited to take some pictures at the Award Ceremony for the Junior 1000 Ecosse Rally Challenge. They are not looking for any top photos, just some decent ones....If that makes sense..

I've never done anything like this before, does anyone have any tips? Equipment, metering etc

My equipment may be somewhat limited..20D, 70-200F4L, 50mm 1.8 Ideally I don't want to have to rent a lens but it is a possibility. I think my flash gun is humped so I imagine a new one (or rent) would be a definite for this.

Thanks folks!

 

[inlineadam]

BumP!?

 

[Jayst84]

What's the set up? Indoors, outdoors, is it a dedicated evening with dinner, etc and people getting up on stage, or just jumping up on a podium outside somewhere at the end of a race?

If they're up on a podium, your 70-200 will probably be alright. A bit of fill flash on camera may come in handy. If they're wanting groups as well you may find yourself wanting something wider/more versatile than your 50. Likewise if you just fancy getting in closer for something different. All depends on the situation and your access / vantage point though.

Metering, doesn't matter at all, use whatever you're used to using.

 

[inlineadam]

Thanks for your reply James. I should have perhaps provided some more information


EDIT: I've got some better info from organisers. It's a fairly low key event, it is going to be outside the main scottish rally championship awards venue, (indoors but no stage or anything, just some banners). I think there will be group shots needed. The widest I have is the 18-55 kit lens which probably might not be great, but considering how low key it is it could well do the job. I'm still thinking a flash gun would be a good shout?

Cheers.

 

[Jayst84]

18-55 should be fine. Standard kit for an awards event would be a 24-70 and 70-200 on two bodies. 70-200 for the speeches, 24-70 for the groups and handshakes.

If it's a small place with no stage, and you only have one camera, you could probably get away with shooting most of it on the 18-55 to save switching lenses and holding people up. You'd definitely be wanting a flashgun. Well, you could do it with the built in flash, but it may limit you.