A lot of different elements need to come together to get a perfect party pic. You need more than just a hot slut, a sexie pose, a high priced lens+flash, and a formidable background.

Here's a great 'behind the scenes' shot by Nicky Digital:

You have to search for the right angles. Sometimes you have to cut slits in the knees of your jeans. You have to be an art director, which means telling people that they can't have Bud Light long necks in the picture.

Sometimes you just have to pray that you'll run into a girl with a wardrobe valued over $40, provided by Forever 21 and Claire's.

I wonder when Party Photographers are going to unionize. Probably by 2010.

What makes u admire party photographers?
When will art schools start offering a minor in Nightlife Photography Studies?

[Pics by Nicholas Digital]