How I Quit My Job and Became a Photographer Full Time
Concert Photography 101: Pit Etiquette
I Almost Quit Photography This Year
How Bands Travel
After seeing a fairly tone-deaf article, I decided to weigh in on the subject.
My Concert Workflow
Being in such a fast-paced industry, I found bands like having something to post online as soon as possible, which means you as a photographer need to work extra fast and efficiently to get your band the content they deserve.
Infrared Photography Basics
Based on a thread I made on Twitter a while ago, here’s a guide to false color infrared photography to hopefully get others interested in it as well.
If I Could Do My First Tour Again: An Unnecessarily Long and Unorganized Guide to Touring
About a year ago, I was getting ready to go on my first actual tour. You can see here how much I loved the experience, and why I continue to pursue music photography. Even though I had a blast, there was still a lot that I, as a photographer, could've done to make the experience better.
What to Look For in a Tour Photographer
Touring is a wild ride for everyone involved. You have to squeeze a bunch of people into a van for however long, and you've come to terms with that, but then you think about all of those amazing photos you'll be missing out on if you didn't bring along a photographer, bringing that total up another person and some extra gear.
Packing For a Week in a Backpack
Back in June, I visited one of my best friends in Cape Cod with our usual crew, and we all had a blast. She came down to Texas for a day so we could go to a Harry Styles concert (judge me all you want, the man is a genius), check into the beautiful Sweet Tooth Hotel, and have a sleepover in the airport while we waited on our flight to the East Coast.
Warped Tour 2018
For over 20 years, Warped Tour has been changing the game for people in the music industry in every respect. Bands have exploded into popularity, photographers have been able to make the connections to keep their freelance businesses afloat, tour managers and merch people have had their times to shine, and I got to be a part of it this year.
How to Prepare for a Promo Shoot
Let's be real here, promotional images for your band are just as important as the music you put out. It's all about your image in this business, which means you need to be on your A game when it comes to taking your photos. So for those of you terrified that your shoot might end in disaster, here are some tips to help you make the most out of your photo shoot.