New to music photography or looking to dig deeper? Here's a list of past articles posted on www.ishootshows.com that I think you might find useful. From how to request a photo pass to the AF settings I use and what earplugs I recommend, I hope these links help.
Concert Photography Essentials
- How to Get Started in Photographing Concerts
- Getting Started in Music Photography — Creative Live Class
- How To Become A Concert Photographer – My story
- Recommended Earplugs for Music Photographers
- 6 Tips for the New Music Photographer
- 5 Essential Live Music Tips
- How To Request A Photo Pass
- Concert Photography Etiquette
Guides:
- How to Start a Music Blog for Photo Passes
- The Ultimate Guide to Photo Passes
- Copyright & Concert Photography
- The Photographer's Guide to Music Festivals
- The Photographer's Guide to Warped Tour
- How to Price Your Photography and Image Licensing
- Workflow for Live Music Photography
Camera Settings
- 5 Tips for Better Focus in Low Light
- Camera Settings for Concert Photography
- AF Settings For Live Music Photography
- Metering & Exposure for Concert Photography, Part 1
- Metering & Exposure for Concert Photography, Part 2
Photography Gear
- Music Photography Gear Guide
- Choosing Lenses For Concert Photography
- Best Earplugs for Concerts and Live Music
- 5 Tips for How to Change Lenses Faster in Event Photography
How-To
- How to Deal With Red Lights
- How to Photograph Drummers
- 5 Tips For Changing Lenses Faster
- 5 Tips For Better Band Portraits
- How to Capture Killer Facial Expressions of Musicians
General Advice
- 8 Tips for a Great Photography Portfolio
- The Best Live Music Photography Tips
- 5 Tips for Better Concert Photography
- The Timing of Concert Photography
- Concert Photographers: Please, Wear Earplugs
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Testimonials:
I am humbled and extremely happy that this blog has helped photographers over the years. I started ishootshows.com as a way to share my passion for music photography. I am thrilled if I have had even the smallest part in helping someone fall in love with music photography and make it their own.
@toddowyoung is the best photographer to follow for all things photo. I read his blogs when I was getting started back in the day and I still do ?? https://t.co/cCbSjTMHMG
— Ashley Osborn (@ashleyosborn) August 25, 2021
This is 100% correct! Don’t listen to the naysayers out there. Todd is part of the reason I’m where I’m at today. Thanks to his website https://t.co/jVtrT1IjhD I was able to learn a lot of stuff that just isn’t readily available for a music photographer. https://t.co/cek3YUCu3g
— Khris Poage (@khris_poage) August 10, 2021
When I started in music photography @toddowyoung ‘s https://t.co/2EpdJKm2SM was THE place I went for info, and I went there often. 11 years later I still do. https://t.co/8m8uieTiDz
— Steve Brazill (@stevebrazill) January 22, 2020
Todd, I learned so much from your blog when I started down this path. I was fascinated and inspired & set myself a goal to one day be half as good as you. What you shared and continue to share is priceless. @chasejarvis you should be chasing down Todd for a Creativelive session!
— Steve Perks (@camerastageleft) June 7, 2018
One of the blogs that helped me when i was starting out coz true enough, not a lot of people talk about concert photography 10yrs ago. Happy 10th, https://t.co/n9J4mQbjv9! https://t.co/MveJI74DnH
— Lodi Poe (@super_roxy) June 6, 2018
I remember when I first started shooting shows your blog was my bible, thank you so much for sharing with us ?
— Kimberley Ross (@kimmika) June 7, 2018
it was 2008 when i first started going to shows, wide-eyed wondering how to shoot one. i am not exaggerating to say Todd’s blog taught me how to shoot shows. congrats! https://t.co/wEhwOzuFQl
— jessie (@thejessielau) June 6, 2018
It’s where I learned everything I did when I started this crazy dream. Still learn from it too!
— Khris Poage (@khris_poage) June 6, 2018
i LOVE reading your blog! It inspired me to shoot more concerts and events. Thank you for being such a strong influence ?
— Magdalena (@clikster) March 23, 2017
