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1. Define Your Objectives & Image Usage
Event type:
☐ Conference ☐ Congress ☐ Incentive ☐ Gala ☐ Product Launch ☐ AGM ☐ Other: __________
Primary uses (check all that apply):
☐ Press & media ☐ Website ☐ Social (organic) ☐ Social (paid ads)
☐ Email / newsletters ☐ Sales decks ☐ Internal comms / intranet
☐ Annual / ESG report ☐ Recruitment / employer branding
Main audience for these images:
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Why this matters:
Your goals determine how the day is shot — from sponsor visibility for partner reporting to candid people shots for recruitment and internal comms.
2. Share Key Event Details With Your Photographer
Event name:
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Date(s):
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Venue & city:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Expected attendance & profile (C‑suite, HCPs, distributors, etc.):
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Run of show attached? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Point of contact (name, phone, WhatsApp):
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Having a single, clearly named day‑of contact helps planners and photographers coordinate smoothly.
Key moments to capture:
☐ Registration ☐ Keynotes ☐ Panels ☐ Awards ☐ Networking
☐ Gala / dinner ☐ Product demo ☐ Other: ________________________________________________________
VIPs / speakers (names & roles):
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Venue access / restrictions / safety requirements:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The more context you provide (schedule, VIP list, venue constraints), the more precisely the photographer can plan coverage and positioning.
3. Shot List Essentials (MICE in Prague)
Use as a starting point; customize per event.
- Arrival & atmosphere: exterior venue, signage, registration, sponsor booths, general room shots showing scale.
- Program: speakers on stage (wide/medium/close), panels, Q&A, audience reactions, product demos.
- Networking: coffee breaks, lunches, workshops, candid group moments.
- Awards & highlights: handouts, applause, VIP interactions, group photos.
- Sponsors & branding: logos in context, sponsored sessions/activations, contractual “must‑capture” moments.
- Optional portraits: executives, speakers, team photos for internal comms or recruitment.
4. Deliverables & Timeline
Expected number of final images (guide only; final count depends on event):
☐ 60–150 (workshop / half-day / short corporate session)
☐ 150–300 (full-day conference, multi-session event)
☐ 300+ (multi-day conference, large MICE event)
Typical outputs per package:
- Workshop (90 min): 60+ images
- Half Day (3 h): 120+ images
- Corporate Day (4 h): 150+ images
- Conference (8 h): 300+ images
- Multi‑Day: 500+ images
Editing:
☐ Professional color & exposure (all packages)
☐ Basic retouching (on request)
☐ Specific VIP retouching (on request)
Formats & resolutions:
☐ High‑res JPEG (print/reports)
☐ Web‑optimized JPEG (1920 px) for social/press
Delivery timeline:
☐ Private gallery within 24 hours (Workshop / Half Day / Corporate Day packages)
☐ 48‑hour previews + full gallery in 3 business days (Conference / Multi‑Day packages)
☐ Express full gallery within 24 hours (all packages)*
Delivery method:
☐ Private online gallery (all packages)
☐ Shared drive / WeTransfer (on request)
* Express full gallery within 24 hours fee: €300
Standard delivery:
- Workshop / Half Day / Corporate Day: private gallery within 24 hours
- Conference / Multi‑Day: 48‑hour previews, full gallery in 3 business days
5. Usage Rights & Licensing (Clarify Up Front)
Copyright owner:
☐ Photographer (standard) ☐ Client (buyout, +€500) ☐ Other: ________________________________
Standard license (included in all packages):
Perpetual, worldwide, non‑exclusive right to use images for:
☐ Website ☐ Social (organic & paid) ☐ Email / newsletters
☐ Sales decks / presentations ☐ Internal comms / intranet
☐ Press & media ☐ Reports (annual/ESG)
Extended usage rights (€500):
For buyouts, copyright assignment, or use beyond the standard license (e.g., large-scale advertising campaigns, product packaging, licensing to third parties).
Photographer portfolio use: ☐ Allowed ☐ Allowed with approval ☐ Not allowed
Raw files required? ☐ Yes ☐ No
* RAW files: €999 per day
Third‑party releases needed? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Typical brief language:
“We require perpetual, worldwide, non‑exclusive commercial use across web, social (organic & paid), sales decks, internal comms, press, and reports. Photographer may use images for portfolio and marketing with our approval.”
6. Quick Planner Checklist
Before sending this brief, confirm:
- ☐ Objectives & image uses defined
- ☐ Event details & run of show shared
- ☐ VIP/speaker list & must‑have shots identified
- ☐ Deliverables, formats, and timeline agreed
- ☐ Usage rights (channels, term, territory, ads) confirmed
- ☐ Budget range & decision deadline set
Use this checklist when briefing your photographer to ensure nothing important is missed.
7. Brand & Visual Style
Brand/style notes (e.g., light & airy, high contrast, specific color tone):
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Clear style notes help align the final images with your brand and creative brief.
8. Recommended Package
Not sure which package fits?
- Up to 90 minutes, meeting/training: Workshop Package — €300
- Up to 3 hours, product launch / press briefing: Half Day — €500
- Up to 4 hours, presentations / team event: Corporate Day — €500
- Full-day conference or MICE event: Conference Package — €900
- Multi-day congress or executive program: Multi‑Day Executive Package (custom quote)
9. Frequently Asked Questions (for Event Planners)
How quickly do you deliver photos?
Most corporate and MICE events receive a private online gallery within 24 hours; larger conferences typically have 48‑hour previews with a full gallery in 3 business days. An express full gallery within 24 hours is available for an additional €300 when urgent turnaround is required.
Do you work with international companies and agencies?
Yes. A significant portion of my work is with international corporations, global brands, and PR agencies across Europe. I’m accustomed to multilingual, cross‑cultural corporate environments with strict communication and delivery standards.
How does your pricing work?
Corporate photography is quoted as day or half‑day rates, with clear packages for workshops, half‑day, full‑day, conference, and multi‑day projects. Pricing varies by duration, location(s), deliverables, turnaround time, and usage rights; detailed packages and add‑ons are listed on the pricing page.
Do you provide images suitable for press and media?
Yes. All corporate event and PR photography is delivered in press‑ready formats suitable for media distribution, press releases, corporate communications, and digital campaigns. Images are professionally edited, color‑corrected, and optimized for fast deployment across channels.
Do you travel outside Prague?
Yes. While based in Prague, Czech Republic, I regularly work across Central and Western Europe and accept international assignments upon request. Many clients commission me specifically for Prague‑based events, as well as regional or multi‑country corporate projects.
Ready to brief your photographer?
Send this completed checklist to info@kurtvinion.com or request a tailored quote.
Prepared by Kurt Vinion — Corporate & MICE Photographer, Prague
Former Getty Images contributor | prague-photographer.com
