New site full of my concert photos!
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I just finished creating this site full of my photos. It's got a lot of concert photography, travel stuff and some portraits. I'm hoping to become a full time professional photographer...this summer I'll actually be on the road with an artist as his photographer!
http://web.mac.com/SoundCapturePhotos
this site totally gives away my identity...ohwell...
I look forward to feedback about my work and the new site! Thanks!
http://web.mac.com/SoundCapturePhotos
this site totally gives away my identity...ohwell...
I look forward to feedback about my work and the new site! Thanks!
rock bands may come and rock bands may go...
but rock n roll will live forever! - ray davies
but rock n roll will live forever! - ray davies
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but rock n roll will live forever! - ray davies
you have a wonderful eye.
how did you get to where you are, photographic such famous faces?
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
During my freshman year of college I started to work part time at the Tweeter Center in Camden, NJ. I busted my ass at a part time job that most people didn't take too seriously. I managed to make my way (it took 4 years) from an usher (the person who checks your ticket before you sit down) to being a runner (you transport the artists around, do their shopping, errands, etc, when they are in town). While working as a runner I met the tour manager for Velvet Revolver. I approached most tour managers and production managers about jobs, but this guy actually thought about it for a second, so I pounced. Originally, he wanted me to be Scott's personal assistant (Scott also asked at a later date, but I politely turned it down), but the tour manager took me as his assistant instead. I traveled Europe, the US and Canada with these guys learning as much as I possibly could about the business. When my job on the tour ended (last October) I took with me the knowledge of how to contact publicists, publications and what to say to them. It also helped that Velvet Revolver had numerous photo shoots with very well known photographers who I got to talk with.
My college degree is in fine arts with a focus in photography. I basically work other jobs that get me into the industry. Once people trust you or see that you are a professional, you are a thousand steps ahead of any photographer who is just trying to jump in. Just don't forget your original job or push it out of the way to advance in photography. It can bite back at you and your reputation.
I have now been working around music for 6 years. There are times when I can walk into a venue around Philly and know the security person at the door, security in the pit, part of the tour's crew and the local Live Nation promoter, the booker and production staff. It's truly all in who you know, followed by your talent.
All in all, I'm still a beginner myself. Look up some photographers whose work you like and contact them. I correspond with some well known photographers and usually you can find a few who are happy to give advice or critique a photo or two. To catch their attention, throw in something that they can personally relate to you with. Such as: I contacted a well known photographer who works with Pearl Jam and knew he was a Giants fan. Being an Eagles fan, I threw in some friendly criticism on his sporting team of choice. I got a reply within minutes with a jab back at me for my team of choice, later followed by some advice.
Hope this wasn't too long winded! I really like to help people when I can since I often seek help from others.
but rock n roll will live forever! - ray davies
Cheers!
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