There's no “school of rock photography” and there are certainly no secrets in this business. I'm a music photographer who has lived and breathed concert photography since I photographed my first concert in 2006. As proud as I am of the images I have made, I'm also very grateful to have the opportunity to share everything that I've learned as a professional music photographer.
I started this site ishootshows.com in 2007 and have written over a thousand posts about music photography, from gear reviews to tutorials and how-to articles on how to photograph live music. Here's a collection of some of the articles I feel would be most helpful to anyone looking to get on the path to becoming a rock photographer.
Concert Photography Essentials
How to Get Started in Photographing Concerts
Getting Started in Music Photography — Creative Live Class
How To Become A Concert Photographer – My story
Recommended Earplugs for Music Photographers
6 Tips for the New Music Photographer
Guides:
How to Start a Music Blog for Photo Passes
The Ultimate Guide to Photo Passes
Copyright & Concert Photography
The Photographer's Guide to Music Festivals
The Photographer's Guide to Warped Tour
How to Price Your Photography and Image Licensing
Workflow for Live Music Photography
Camera Settings
5 Tips for Better Focus in Low Light
Camera Settings for Concert Photography
AF Settings For Live Music Photography
Metering & Exposure for Concert Photography, Part 1
Metering & Exposure for Concert Photography, Part 2
Photography Gear
Choosing Lenses For Concert Photography
Best Earplugs for Concerts and Live Music
5 Tips for How to Change Lenses Faster in Event Photography
How-To
5 Tips For Changing Lenses Faster
5 Tips For Better Band Portraits
How to Capture Killer Facial Expressions of Musicians
General Advice
8 Tips for a Great Photography Portfolio
The Best Live Music Photography Tips
5 Tips for Better Concert Photography
