Concert and Live Music Photography

Pro Tips from the Pit

J. Dennis Thomas

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Focal Press
02 February 2012

Photographic equipment & techniques; Special kinds of photography; Music

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.

For the on-the-go photographer, a cool companion website features additional tips, venue troubleshooting, and an equipment checklist when you need to think on your feet while running to another gig.

By: J. Dennis Thomas
Imprint: Focal Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 191mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 480g
ISBN: 9780240820644
ISBN 10: 0240820649
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 02 February 2012
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1: Gear Chapter 2: The Basics Chapter 3: Clubs, bars, and small venues Chapter 4: Outdoor Concerts Chapter 5: Theaters Chapter 6: Stadiums, Arenas, and Amphitheaters Chapter 7: Backstage and Offstage Chapter 8: Etiquette Chapter 9: Composition and Framing tips Chapter 10: Editing your photos Chapter 11: Credentials & Marketing

"J. Dennis Thomas is a professional photographer and author based in the ""Live Music Capital of the World"", Austin, TX. He has written more than a dozen highly successful books for the Wiley Publishing ""Digital Field Guide"" series as well as articles in many different areas of photographic technique. Dennis writes the popular J. Dennis Thomas Digital Field Guide Companion blog (http://deadsailorproductions.com) as well as the equally popular Austin Live! (http://austin-live-music.com), and Capturing Better Photos and Video with your iPhone (http://betteriphonephotos.blogspot.com/). J. Dennis Thomas has been photographing bands and concerts since the early 90's. He is represented by Corbis Images and his live music work has been featured in print in such magazines as Rolling Stone, SPIN, Country Music Weekly, among others. He has also contributed photography to many books such as Thomas H. Greer's Rock Shrines and Photos That Inspire: Photo Workshop by Lynne Eodice. Dennis' entertainment and celebrity photos have also been featured all over the web, including rollingstone.com, MSN Wonderwall, Spinner.com, and AOL."

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