<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Brian Watts Photography]]></title><description><![CDATA[Award winning Event and Wedding Photographer in North Wales covering the UK.We are dedicated to capturing the key moments of your Event or Special Day]]></description><link>https://www.brianwattsphotography.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:33:47 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.brianwattsphotography.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Corporate Event Photography for Black‑Tie Dinners in Manchester (Liverpool or Chester): What Planners Actually Need]]></title><description><![CDATA[Choosing the Right Photographer for Your Black-Tie Dinner in Manchester When organizing a black-tie dinner in Manchester, you're not merely hiring 'someone with a camera.' You're selecting a provider who must integrate smoothly with your event schedule, safeguard your brand, and produce high-quality images suitable for PR, sponsor presentations, and internal communications. Below is the practical checklist corporate planners use to brief a photographer—plus the small details that separate...]]></description><link>https://www.brianwattsphotography.com/post/corporate-event-photography-for-black-tie-dinners-in-manchester-what-planners-actually-need</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a843daec334f409c632368f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:10:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c29870_737cd308594143bab0055ffb8394dc3a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brian Watts</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity Gala Photography Shot List: Sponsors, VIPs, Auction Moments (Without Disruption)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A successful charity gala needs two things from photography: beautiful storytelling and practical assets that help you raise more money next year. This shot list is designed for gala chairs and event planners who want sponsor‑friendly coverage—without disrupting the guest experience. Before guests arrive: the details that sell the event Room wide shots (clean, symmetrical, ‘luxury’) Table settings, centrepieces, menus, place cards Stage, lectern, screens (with branding visible) Silent auction...]]></description><link>https://www.brianwattsphotography.com/post/charity-gala-photography-shot-list-sponsors-vips-auction-moments-without-disruption</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a843daec334f409c632368e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:10:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c29870_721e729a62cc464e9852c5e09ac0da5b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brian Watts</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Awards Night Photography: How to Capture Stage, Branding, and Winners Fast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Awards nights are high‑pressure: winners move quickly, branding must be readable, and the room lighting is rarely ideal. The goal is simple—deliver a clean set of stage images that look premium everywhere they’re used. 1) Stage positioning: where the photographer should be A clear line of sight to the handshake/award handover A second angle if the stage is wide or has multiple entrances A plan for group winners (teams) 2) Branding: make logos readable Screens and LED walls can blow out...]]></description><link>https://www.brianwattsphotography.com/post/awards-night-photography-how-to-capture-stage-branding-and-winners-fast</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a843daec334f409c632368d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:10:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c29870_dfd6dfd179bd43c5896925c398f16385~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brian Watts</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>