Concert and Live Music Photography - Pro Tips From the Pit

Now available for pre-order, Concert and Live Music Photography - Pro Tips From the Pit.


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.

Jane's Addiction

Lamb of God

Metallica

Bonnaroo - Day One

So far Bonnaroo has been great. I picked up a gig shooting for Comedy Central, so I didn't shoot much music, but did get a lot of great comedians including the venerable Henry Rollins, and Cheech Marin!

I'm gonna keep this short! Enjoy the photos!

The Odd Future @ Fader Fort by FIAT

Wow! These guys are just too crazy for words.

GAYNGS / Local Natives @ Stubb's 03.11.2011

Since the concert season and SXSW are upon us again I decided to bring Austin Live! back from the dead. My first show this year is GAYNGS and Local Natives. The show was sold out and for some reason this bill attracted the most hot chicks I have ever seen together at one time.

GAYNGS

GAYNGS is a Minneapolis based super group that fuses pop, folk, and electro to make a crazy blend that comes out sounding like a Barry White album recorded under the influence of LSD. The band has dozens of members which makes it kind of difficult to shoot. The band was tight and funky, yet still has a smooth loose groove. I would call it soft-rock indie pop if I had to label it. The band had lots of energy and it was a great show. Keep an eye out for these guys and be sure to catch them live if you get the chance.

GAYNGS

Local Natives

Local Natives took the stage next amidst the screams of a lot of teenage girls. These guys play straight up indie pop with real zeal and energy. Live the Local Natives have a real guitar driven sound that's not overly "poppy". This is the third time I've caught them and was definitely the best performance by far. The lighting was great which is always a plus.

Local Natives

Local Natives