Panel Discussion photography for Gabriel Scott in Mayfair
It was a joy to be asked back by Gabriel Scott to photograph another panel discussion event and networking opportunity at their showroom in Mayfair, London.
Gabriel Scott led a discussion on high-end hotel design, for which they design and create lighting and furniture worldwide. You can see more photographs by me, a sought-after corporate event photographer in London, and a more detailed article at Hotel Designs.
THE BRIEF
The brief was to arrive a little earlier than the talk was scheduled, to first take a photo of the bar installation. I also couldn’t resist photographing a few close ups of their light fixtures which adorned the space. From there, I photographed people arriving, mingling, and engaging with the panel discussion. The main guidance that I received was to make sure at least some of the images had their product in the background, but the main focus was really on the people. The images were delivered within a couple of days of the event.
PHOTOGRAPHIC CHALLENGES
The staff at Gabriel Scott are really fantastic to work with. Following the brief given via email, things were clear from the start. With the fairly straightforward brief in mind, I was left to photograph the event as I saw fit.
One of the main challenges when photographing decorative lights as part of the atmosphere of the room is the large difference between the brightest and darkest areas of the photo. For interiors photography without people, we would take a few pictures and blend them together (like HDR but very subtle). But people move in event photography so I have to use the very best cameras to make sure the details are retained, without using flash. Fortunately I have a lot of experience as an event photographer in dark or challenging conditions, so I can work out the best exposure to then tweak in my software afterwards.
DID THEY LIKE THE PHOTOS?
Yes, they were as complimentary as always. It’s great to have such a nice client!
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