Why I Share My Event Work on Instagram

Most event photographers treat Instagram like a portfolio gallery. Just the polished highlights. I do that too, but I also share the process.

Why follow my Instagram?

Behind-the-scenes context

How I light a keynote speaker with limited gear. The weird angles I crouch into for a clean shot at a crowded exhibition. The chaos of a convention floor that somehow becomes a composed frame. I show the messy bits too.

Gear decisions (when relevant)

I’m not a gearhead, but I’ll share what’s working. Recently started using a faster lens for low-light corporate events and the difference is noticeable. If you’re planning an event in a windowless conference room, I’ll tell you what that means for coverage. No jargon, just practical info.

The Melbourne event scene

My feed shows what venues look like through a photographer’s lens. The Convention Centre’s natural light. Warehouse spaces in Collingwood that photograph better than they look in person. Hotel conference rooms that require creative problem-solving. If you’re checking out a venue, my feed might give you a head start.

Honest moments

Not every shot is portfolio-worthy. But some capture the real energy of an event. The candid laugh between sessions. The organiser’s relief when tech actually works. The post-event exhaustion that’s somehow satisfying. Those are the images I love sharing.

What you won’t see

Overly filtered images. Motivational quotes over stock photos. Daily posting for the sake of the algorithm. I post when there’s something worth showing. That’s it.

A better representation

If you’re considering hiring me for an event, my Instagram feed is probably a better representation of my actual style than this portfolio site. The portfolio shows my best work. Instagram shows how I work. Both are useful, but they tell different stories.

Follow: @davidmontana.photo

Or don’t. The DMs are open either way if you need a photographer.