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Photography at Events 13 Apr 2012 Blog #11 Photography at Events (part 3) By Satureyes Photography Continued Shooting in the Dark? You may want to take a shot of the room where your party is or something that you know flash will ruin. You can try turning the flash off and doing the following: –   Put the ISO quite high (say... Read More about Photography at Events
Photography at Events 14 Mar 2012 Blog #10 Photography at Events (part 2) By Satureyes Photography Coninued -Shutter speed is how quick the light coming through the lens is allowed onto the sensor. – Aperture is how big the hole in the lens is that lets light through to the sensor. – ISO is how sensitive the sensor is to light.... Read More about Photography at Events
Photography at events 09 Mar 2012 Blog #9 Photography at Events (part 1) By Satureyes Photography You can guarantee that at least half a dozen times during an event when I’m shooting someone will start a conversation with me about my camera, my lens or about a camera they have or want. Shooting decent photos at events can be tricky. There’s... Read More about Photography at events
Perceptions of a brand 16 Feb 2012 Blog #8 Perceptions of a brand Well established brands have an enviable position within the market place of being instantly recognisable, people know what they are and what they do.  However, this does not always save them, look at Habitat and a whole plethora of brands that fell last year during a very challenging trading... Read More about Perceptions of a brand
It’s your Party at Madame Tussauds 30 Jan 2012 Blog #7 The final frontier Before I get into social media, have you seen the original Poltergeist film? If not watch it, it’s still a great thriller and really holds up after 25 years.  Now back to SM; I could never have been accused of being an early adopter of social media and I must... Read More about It’s your Party at Madame Tussauds
Starter for 10! 24 Jan 2012 Blog #6 Starter for ten With business remaining challenging and more clients now having nominated agents instead of just the internal events teams I am keen to know what people think about commission. For 2012 Merlin Events London is streamlining its commission payments to 10% on the final bill on any event booked. This makes... Read More about Starter for 10!
Out with the old and in with the new 12 Jan 2012 Blog #5 Out with the old in with the new… As 2011 draws to a close and we all wait for the dust to settle, my mind turns to the Event Partners that have supported or perhaps hindered us during the past season.  For whose benefit do we have a panel of caterers?  From a... Read More about Out with the old and in with the new
Blog #4 A Christmas Carol 30 Nov 2011 What has happened to Christmas past? Back in 1999 I can recall the diary being full by February.  September brought upgrades; ‘can we have liquors with coffee, full spirit bar and dancing girls? While you’re at it can we add a comedienne: Ruby Wax at £10k would be great’. Oh happy days.  I can recall... Read More about Blog #4 A Christmas Carol
Blog #3 Halloween Horrors 28 Oct 2011 It has been said over 2,000 years ago the Celts marked Halloween as the day that represented the end of summer and the beginning of the dark cold winter, a time of year that was often associated with human death. Some however relate Halloween to superstition. They say superstition can be defined as an irrational... Read More about Blog #3 Halloween Horrors
Blog #2 Commission to agents: A marriage made in heaven or hell? 12 Oct 2011 My relationship with agents has not been unlike a marriage. On certain days I have made an effort, taken them for lunch, listened to their problems and offered support and advice. Other  times they’ve haggled over commissions and I’ve felt they brought nothing to the relationship apart from wanting my hard earned cash. Now as... Read More about Blog #2 Commission to agents: A marriage made in heaven or hell?