some takeaways from being a volunteer speaker photographer at #why2025

1. take HIF (HEIF) files by default. taking 10 - 30 FPS of compressed raw (ARW) leads to way too large of datasets to manage. perhaps offer ARW if they want to work with compressed raw.

2. use appropriate gear, such as high-speed USB, for quick file management - which I did not have. use multiple SD/CFexpress cards for easier compartmentalization - which i did not have. create scripts for moving the data more quickly between devices/website.

3. create a public blog post or advertisement to be clear about the voluntary mission and privacy upfront so there is less ambiguity.

4. establish a website that allows easier photo sharing, not just ssh'ing zip files to my blog.

i'm thinking about writing to @CCC asking if it could be appropriate to organize a group of photographers for their events.

why am i doing this? because when i spoke at DEF CON, i didn't have anyone to take professional photos of me, for me, at the critical moment of public speaking, to document the life-long memory. i want everyone to be able to have the option of using great images from such incredible events