Whether it's a wedding, a reunion, a birthday party, or some other event, it's important as the photographer to know what story you're trying to tell. There are likely to be a lot of people at the event and most of them will probably have some kind of camera. They'll be snapping away, taking snapshots of the event from their perspective, usually with a cell phone camera. What sets you apart? Well, for one, knowing the story helps you to capture the moments of those events. Make sure to take photos of the setting, the venue, the details that surround you. Are there unique place settings? If so, snap a few so you can show off the decorations. Is someone telling a joke, wait for the reaction and get a group laughing together. Your photo can't tell the joke but it can tell the story of the fun that was had. Make sure to anticipate the moments too. Find your spots to shoot and be ready when the time comes. If someone is blowing out the candles, have a vision for the shot you want, make sure your gear is ready, position yourself and snap away at the right time. Also, BE MOVING when you're shooting events. You can't ask everyone else to move so you can get your perfect shot, be willing to circle around or reposition yourself many times to capture the best moments.Most of all, keep in mind that you're taking pictures to tell a story with a beginning, a middle, and an end. Make sure you capture the images that you need to tell it. Happy snapping!