C. Backup On-site / off-site Safety through proliferation Easy maintainance Notes: 6. Resource List Title: Church Event Photography Speaker: Keenan Sultanik, MFA A. Recommended Cameras Canon 5D Mark IV Best overall Introduction: Fuji X-T3 Best mirrorless and video Nikon D850 Highest resolution Canon EOS R Best full-frame mirrorless Fuji X-T30 Best budget mirrorless 1. Preparation Nikon D750 Best budget full-frame SLR A. Developing Your Mindset Nikon D500 Best for action Look for story and composition and set exposure. B. Recommended Lenses Good light is a bonus not a requirement. 70–200 f/2.8 IS or equivilant B. Decisive Moments 24–105 IS or equivilant Concept was introduced by Cartier-Bresson. 35mm fast prime Some moments are stronger than others. C. Post-processing Applications There is a moment in time when a scene has the most story- telling impact to be photographed. Adobe Lightroom Adobe Bridge with Camera Raw (ACR) C. Knowledge Is Key Affinity Photo by Serif Know your equipment. D. Backup Tools Know your subject. Know your creative vision. Backblaze.com G-Technology hard drives and SSDs 2. Execution Apple Time Machine (Mac-only) A. Exposure Aperture Shutter speed Carrying cases ISO (sensitivity) Spare equipment B. Lighting C. Events White balance Establishing shots and context. Front / side / back lighting Show progression. Natural vs. artificial light Show behind the scenes. Modifying light with filters Show historical moments. Show generic scenes for next year’s promotions. C. Composition Rule of thirds 4. Post-processing Filling the frame Foreground frames A. Software Leading lines Lightroom (Classic CC vs. CC) Leading space B. Technique Simplification Crop first. Aspect ratio Adjust exposure and white balance. Repetition Patterns C. Workflow Symmetry 1) Download images, 2) backup RAW files, 3) edit images, 4) and finally export for publishing 3. Photojournalistic Style 5. Image Library Organization A. Observation A. Taxonomy Capture quick shots. Tagging images Know the order of service for the event. Using a color code Look for action, story, and emotion. B. Structure B. Flexible Equipment 1. Event type Stabilization 2. Event name and year Cameras 3. Picked images Lenses.