Concert Photography

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There are many challenges to shooting concerts. Photographers have to deal with variable lighting conditions, moving subjects, tight spaces, and a limited time to get the shots they need. Concert photographers Scott Diussa and Alan Hess share some of what they have learned during their years of experience. They talk about their choices for camera gear, their shooting styles, how to anticipate shots, how to get a photo pass and signing releases, working around obstructions, lighting considerations, and the importance of shooting in spot-metering mode. The bad news is that it's tough to make a living as a concert photographer, but both of these instructors agree, it is a very rewarding hobby as a photographer.

Introduction and Solo Acoustic Artist (05:38) .
Cameras and Lenses (08:15) .
Solo Acoustic Artist, Part 2 (07:18) .
Camera Settings (07:14) .
Photo Pit Etiquette (11:32) .
The 3 Song Rule (03:07) .
Celtic Rock Band (17:11) .
What to Pack in Your Gear Bag (08:43) .
Acoustic Duo, Part 1 (07:34) .
Packing Cameras and Lenses (07:58) .
Acoustic Duo, Part 2 (09:05) .
Photo Passes (05:09) .
Metal Band, Part 1 (03:02) .
Shooting Styles (02:53) .
Metal Band, Part 2 (14:58) .
Making a Living (03:26) .

Course Time: 02 Hours 03 Minutes

L. Strass

Apr 12 2013

EXCELLENT!! The best course ever. I found the answer for every question I had. It shows that photographers are masters and great teachers. Only great photographers can be great teachers, and teach photography. Excellent choice!
C. Martin

Mar 30 2013

This workshop on Concert Photography was incredibly helpful for me. I especially loved the help with metering and exposure in the kind of lighting environment unique to concerts. I had just been shooting a worship concert venue and wanted to get better at it, with more crisp and clear shots. Now I understand the challenges more and this help is invaluable. Thanks so much for all the good training.
E. Perez

Mar 21 2012

I really like this course. I like it because it is well explained and also show you the results. Only one thing about one of the guys. The guy with the black (flat) t-shirt is really nervous but he looks to do an excellent job as well. Keep it up guys.
E. Walters

Mar 4 2012

This course was to the point and concise. I really learned a lot and will take a lot from this learning session.

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Alan Hess

Live-Event & Concert Photographer

Alan Hess is a San Diego-based commercial photographer specializing in concert and live-event photography. He has photographed hundreds of concerts three songs at a time. From small club shows to big...VIEW FULL BIO»

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Scott Diussa

Photographer & Teacher

Scott Diussa is a photographer, teacher, musician, traveler and part-time writer. His photographic background started with weddings, portraits and architectural photography but quickly changed to...VIEW FULL BIO»

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