Photography Gear

Get photography gear advice on lenses and camera bodies to shoot live music and nail those rock star shots, whether you are on assignment or just a fan in the front row.

Canon 5D Mark II: High ISO Samples

You want full resolution, high ISO files from the Canon 5D Mark II? You got it....

Choosing Lenses for Concert Photography

So, you want to shoot concerts? Given the shooting constraints of concert photography, from song limits to bad...

Concert Photographers: Please, Wear Earplugs

People often ask me for advice on photographing concerts. I get questions ranging from which lenses to use,...

Gear Guide: Updated

I've updated the Gear Guide to include a more information on how I use each piece of my...

Pushing the Nikon D3

Continuing to dig into the performance of the Nikon D3, the files it creates, and processing with Nikon...

Nikon D3: 100% crops at ISO 3200, 6400

As a concert photographer, I'm constantly battling available light and using camera settings that never see the light...

Impressions on the Nikon D3: High ISO Performance

Just from its specs, the D3 seems like an ideal tool for concert photography, where light is so...

Concert Photography Gear Guide: Revised

I've revised the Gear Guide to focus more specifically on gear that I use for events. The page...

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How to Request a Photo Pass for Concert Photography: Example Templates

How to Use a Cost of Business Calculator to Set Your Rates as a Photographer

How to Set Your Rates as a Photographer

Packing List for Camping Music Festivals