Awards Ceremony (Still I Rise/Women at the Well) Featuring Jamal Roberts in East New York, Brooklyn
This was four hours of coverage for the Friday awards ceremony of the Still I Rise Conference at the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn. The event honored accomplished Black women in medicine and healthcare through a series of award presentations, keynote speakers, and faith-centered programming, ending with a performance by Jamal Roberts.
Because of the scale of the production, there were strict limitations on where photographers could stand and when movement was allowed. Events like this require a different skill set than a typical conference or gala. You have to anticipate moments, work within the rules, and still come away with strong images. If you're producing a high-profile event with speakers, honorees, performers, and a packed schedule, experience matters. There are no retakes, and the ability to deliver under pressure is exactly what I provide.
Read more: https://womenatthewellconference.com/friday-awards-ceremony
Here are some of my favorite images from this shoot (click/tap to view full size and un-cropped):
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All images in this blog post were shot on a Nikon D850, using a 70-200mm lens, all individually post-processed in Adobe Lightroom using custom-built presets.
Jinnifer Douglass is a full-time freelance photographer based in NYC, shooting for both individuals and brands such as Google, Sotheby’s, Uber, Make Up For Ever, Squarespace, and more! Specializing in portraits, food, and special events, she works to make every piece of your social and website content ‘Insta-worthy’ with high resolution, full-frame DSLR photography and expert Lightroom editing. Interested in chatting? Leave a comment below, or send an email to info@jinyc-photo.com!