Concert and Live Music Photography: Pro Tips from the Pit

by J. Dennis Thomas

If you've ever wanted to take dynamic and vibrant digital photos of your favorite band in concert, but aren't sure how to tackle such obstacles as approaching the stage, tricky lighting situations, or even what equipment to use, then look no further! Concert and Live Music Photography is a comprehensive guide to shooting live music performances, providing you with the right information on equipment, camera settings, composition, and post-processing to get the best out of each performance shot. J. Dennis Thomas, whose work has appeared in such magazines as Rolling Stone, SPIN, and Country Weekly, shares tips on lighting, common problems, etiquette, and recommended camera settings for shooting in a variety of different venues, including clubs, bars, outdoor concerts, theatres, stadiums, and arenas. He also explains how to get the right credentials to get you closer to each performance. Jam packed with over 160 photos from today's top concerts, this book will not only give you the information you need to start taking rockin' photos of your favorite musicians, but will spark your creativity when you're anticipating the next shot. For the on-the-go photographer, a cool companion website features additional tips, venue troubleshooting, and an equipment checklist when you need to think on your feet while running to another gig.

Genres: Photography, Nonfiction, Music

264 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[marla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book for someone like me who is just starting out with photography and who is very interested in music photography. This book gives great tips and advice about how to shoot in low light and how to adjust to different lighting situations. Highly reccomend this to anyone who is interested in music photography :)

[Krissy Comer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really great tips on starting out in this field!

This was a great book and I learned so much! Such great advice and personal examples. I will be taking the authors advice on Friday shooting my first show!