Special Occasions Whilst special occasions or special events are often the impetus for both the digital photographer and digital artist, good preparation and good practice is always necessary to capture the kind of image that you (and others) desire. Preparing to capture a record of an event or special place or the formality or informality of a special occasion makes a great starting point for photo-lessons/ photoshoots. If you have a special occasion coming up, allow plenty of time in advance to take up this learning opportunity.