Comments on: CONCERT PHOTOGRAPHY 101 : Photo Credentials

By: Ffoto framkallning

Ffoto framkallning — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:49:19 +0000

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By: admin

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:30:30 +0000

I’ve been exactly where you are – I’ve shot more shows in dive bars with terrible lighting than I care to remember. I admire your walking before running with building a portfolio that you are proud of before putting it out there.

The best way to get in with the publications is by networking. A handful of times someone has responded to me because I reached out to them but more often than not a referral into the pub is what is needed. In my opinion the keys to getting in with music publications is having a solid body or work (experience), being persistent and/or a referral. Don’t be afraid to contact the photo editor more than once – at least you’ll demonstrate your passion for your craft. Thanks for the comment – GRT2

By: Steve Perks

Steve Perks — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:12:40 +0000

Thanks Greg for a timely post!
I’m just starting out in music photography (live shoots and portrait shoots) and am at the portfolio building stage. Only when I’m happy with the quantity and quality, will I start approaching publications.

I intend to spend this year working for mutual benefit (ie; free, I get opportunities to build a portfolio, the bands and venues get a set of images) then I can take it from there whilst holding down the daytime job.

I’m covering everything from theatres to poorly lit dives for the experience.

When you got started, how difficult did you find it to get a publication to back you?

I’m finding that 90% don’t reply, 5% say thanks but no thanks and the other 5% comes from a little persistence without being too pushy.

Any tips on how to approach publications, as in how to word it?

Thanks again for a great post!

Steve in Bonny Scotland.