7 Creative Ways to Have an Unforgettable Company Christmas
Make the Most of Berlin’s Winter Festivities: :Creative Ways to Have an Unforgettable Company Christmas:
It’s that time of the year again. Berlin once again transforms into a Christmas fairytale and magical winter wonderland.
The streets lined with dazzling Christmas lights.Inviting aromas of sugar-roasted almonds, spiced mulled wine, and fresh gingerbread fill the air.
Are you feeling the Christmas spirit yet?
If you’re one of the many tasked with organizing your company Christmas party, we’ve got a few ideas for you.
Why not do something different for an unforgettable company event this year?
Here are 7 creative ways for you to pull off a legendary company Christmas.
One that even Santa would be proud of.
1. Make it a themed party
Give people a reason to dress up in silly costumes! Pick a cool theme though, such as an 80s retro theme. Think groovy mirror balls, fluorescent colors, Rubik’s cubes, and retro telephones with the dial. If you like the sound of that, read these comprehensive tips on throwing an 80s-themed corporate Christmas party.
If your colleagues and bosses are open to the idea of taking the party out on the streets, you could also organize a themed Christmas market crawl. Just like a pub crawl, you’ll be checking out Berlin’s most happening Christmas markets but dressed to the theme. Not suitable for big groups for coordination purposes, but ideal for small groups of up to 10 people.
2. Set up themed photo booths with Christmas props
To make it even more memorable, you could also set up self-operated, themed photo booths complete with Christmas props. Examples include Santa hats, mustaches, and reindeer antlers. Go on, you know you want to.
The machine prints out photos on-the-spot and include the company logo for added branding. What could be more hilarious than silly group pictures of your intoxicated colleagues and bosses?
3. Publicize it on social media
This is more than just a company Christmas party. It’s an opportunity for positive employer branding. Remember that people tend to focus on job-hunting in the new year. This is the ideal time to promote your company’s friendly and down-to-earth working culture.
Your employees will be taking selfies and wefies during the party. You know they will. Ask them to post their pictures on Instagram and Facebook with branded hashtags (e.g. #bmwfrankfurtchristmas). Your company’s social credibility will definitely see a huge boost.
4. Hire a professional event photographer
There are many reasons to hire a professional event photographer. One of the key reasons is to capture those priceless moments in a beautiful yet natural ambiance. Everyone wants to look good, but it’s just as important to preserve those memories in a candid manner. Here are a few more reasons why you should consider leaving it to the pros if you’re still undecided.
High-quality photos of the event are valuable for social media marketing. They will further reinforce positive employer branding for the company.
5. Broadcast live on Facebook and Instagram
Ask the event photographer to broadcast live videos of the event on your company’s social media feeds. People love short videos, especially when they’re live. Being active on social media shows that your company is relevant and up-to-date on the latest trends. If you’re looking to attract talented Millennials into your workforce, you’ll want to stay social.
6. Share photos post-event
Make the most of those beautiful photos. Share them on Facebook and Instagram, making sure to tag employees for added exposure and visibility. If possible, add personalized captions under each photo as short narratives. This makes it more interesting and relatable to viewers.
7. Turn prints into branded greeting cards
Choose the best prints to turn into personalized greeting cards for the staff. It would make for a simple but unique souvenir of the party. We’re so used to our digital lifestyles that it’s nice to have a physical photo we can hold in our hands for a change. As an added bonus, you can also incorporate the company logo for subtle branding.
We’ll be waiting to see your company Christmas celebration on social media. Tag us in your posts, or better yet, talk to us about your event photography needs in Frankfurt. We look forward to capturing beautiful moments at your upcoming Christmas do.
Yehuda Swed (founder of SeeSaw Event Photo Agency) is a Berlin-based event photographer and storyteller
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We look forward to capturing beautiful moments at your next event!
20th Super Return Berlin – 2017
The event photographers of SeeSaw, a Berlin-based company, were commissioned by Informa to document the Super Return conference in Berlin. Marketing team of Informa wanted to have more than just pictures of speakers on stage – they wanted pictures of the attendees, the small moments on stage and networking participants in conversations. They also wanted to pay for quality.
We were happy to oblige.
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mpe 2017 – Berlin conference and awards giving summit.
It was a great event, with an amazing lineup of speakers. It was also really good for networking.
Our three photographers captured the conference in high quality photos, with eye to the small moments and branding. This is a complex event that will be spread out over 5 different streams. We need 3 photographers to cover this conference, to document the event well and share the moments through social media.
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Philips – Stage Of Success Event in Berlin
Our professional event photographer documented Philips’s event in Berlin. It was a two days event, where they showed Philips products, lectures, and Gala dinner.
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FEFCO – Berlin Conference
In this Berlin event, our photographer was documenting FEFCO’s conference over two days.
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SwissFest
Event photography of the Swissfest for the Swiss Embassy in Berlin.
Almost every year the Swiss embassy is running the Swissfest in their embassy. You can always see happy faces, traditional clothing, and a fun show for kids and adults.
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Orbium – Day of Fun – Photography of the Berlin Event
Event photography of the Orbium team day of fun in Berlin. Photography and Video services for corporate event. English speaking team that will support you on your next event.
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8 Ways to Create Stunning Photo Ops for Your Next Commercial Event
Organizing events requires a ton of planning. The amount of detail that goes into organizing and coordinating tends to get overwhelming.
From logistics, event program, venue, RSVPs, to marketing and promotion, the list is endless. And that’s not all.
The event organizer also needs to create strategic photo ops for the media and branding.
Besides hiring a professional event photographer, you can set up an ideal photo environment in a few simple steps.
Here are our 8 favorite tips to set the stage for your photographer to do his magic:
1.Choose a Photogenic Venue
This might sound obvious, but it’s an important detail for an event organizer to note. The venue provides the backdrop for all your photos.
Be it a business conference or a cocktail party, a beautiful venue will set the right tone and mood for your event.
Most important of all, a scenic venue will allow your photographer to frame his shots well.
2.Place Your Banners and Signage in Strategic Positions
Where you place your sponsors’ signage and event banners make a big difference. They need to be prominently displayed and positioned for visibility from multiple angles.
For events with speakers on stage, all signage should be mounted behind the speakers and/or along the sides to provide multiple photo options for the photographer. If possible, it is always better to have several banners or signage at different angles on the stage, for multiple photo ops.
Pay attention to the height of the logo and branding, as well as that of the signage. A low placement makes it difficult to capture the logos, speakers, and audience in a single frame.
This is key to representing the event as a whole. For better visual results, always position the signage at a mid-level height. Positioning the logo on the podium is ideal, as it gives both the speaker and brand equal visibility.
3. Get the Lighting Right
We often see dim lighting on speakers for podium discussions or lectures. This should be avoided, as lighting sets the tone of a photo. Good lighting makes the subject look alive, while weak lighting creates a somber tone. Do test runs of the lights with the venue manager or lighting crew until you get the best possible effect. For best results, have the spotlights come from the sides rather than the front. This avoids blinding the speakers, allowing them to speak at ease. It also gives your photographer plenty of good photo opportunities.
4. Check the Stage Height
Try to avoid venues with stages set above eye level, as a high stage is uncomfortable on the eyes for viewing. Besides looking awkward, a high stage also affects the quality of your event photos. If possible, get the venue to supply a stage that does not exceed 50cm in height. You could also set up a temporary lower stage and camouflage the actual stage with white fabric or divider.
5. Inspect the Stage Background
For speaking events, it is imperative to ensure that the speaker’s background is clear of reflective materials. If there are windows behind the stage, this will result in a big lighting difference between the exterior and interior. If the photographer is using a flash, the reflection bouncing off the windows will affect the quality of the photos. In other cases, the background might be partially covered with fabric and partially showing a bare wall, which wouldn’t look good in photos either.
6. Use the Right Background Lights
For colored background lights, light blue, green, or yellow lights are best. Besides creating a soothing effect, these are also the best colors for high-quality pictures. Whatever you do, stay away from red lights behind the speakers.
They tend to create a sleepy crowd and project a dark stage with red-faced speakers.
7. Avoid Having Empty Seats
Always encourage the audience to move up to the front rows.
Cordon off the back rows to start with and open them up as the rows fill up. The fuller the room is, the better it looks. A conference with plenty of empty seats wouldn’t look good in photos!
8. No Photos of People Eating
Taking photos of people eating is a strict no-no. Besides annoying those trying to enjoy their meal, you’ll just end up not using these photos. It would be a much better use of the photographer’s time to focus on shots that benefit your brand instead.
To portray a strong visual narrative of your event, the photography needs to be flawless.
It’s the key to getting positive media attention and successful advertising on different media platforms.
Not only will hiring a professional event photographer help to market your event, but high-quality pictures are also always an effective visual tool to stimulate interest in a brand or company.
Professional photography is about capturing pictures in a way that reanimates the event for those who weren’t there.
A skilled photographer creates positive visual PR for the brand by taking high-quality pictures that add life to the event, knowing which angle to shoot from and what moments to focus on.
Looking for a professional event photographer in Berlin, Hamburg or Frankfurt? Drop us a line for more details or to chat about your requirements.
We look forward to capturing beautiful moments at your next event!
BP | Fuel Story Launch
British Petroleum (BP) hired us to document their new fuel launch event.
A team of 3 photographers followed the groups over the day in 3 different locations.
Our main task was to document BP’s CEO – Bob Dudley throughout his visit.
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Global Trade Review – Hamburg Conference
For this event in Hamburg, we sent one of our best photographers to capture the atmosphere in the most authentic way.
His style is more towards documentary/street photography with a focus on branding.
Here are the results.
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