Written By: Bill Syken The photos in this collection of LIFE’s greatest concert photo covers a wide variety of performances. We have Leonard Bernstein …
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The Thrill of Concert Photography
As a music lover, I go to a lot of concerts — and am always trying to capture them with my phone. Some of the pictures turn out OK, but I know they’re nothing compared to the magic of real concert photography. This collection pays homage to the pros trying to freeze the frenzy of live music. Stationed in the pits, crowds and on the sidelines, music's photographers get us as close as possible to those you-had-to-be-there moments. Here are some stories to help you get there too.
Whether you're a Swiftie, Deadhead, or Munchkin, these are the cameras to bring to the show. While everyone else in the crowd holds up their smartphones, only the very best cameras for concert photography let you snap the perfect picture. Whether it’s Taylor Swift’s "The Eras Tour" (how lucky are …
First time in the photo pit? You'll want to be prepared for anything with some of the best lenses for concert photography to ensure that you can …
Like most photographers, I’ve never reviewed a piece of gear before. Also like most photographers, I tend to voraciously read reviews each time I …
Music photographer Piper Ferguson fell into her line of work somewhat by accident. “I moved to LA to work in film,” Ferguson tells PEOPLE. Instead, she opened a rock club with a friend, and found her calling when the venue inadvertently became her personal “training ground” for music …
Photographing live music is a difficult but rewarding genre and can require a masterful understanding of settings to get the best images. If you can …
Spread the love “Sometimes, when I shoot…the result is due to chance; I wait for a special effect in a specific place in burst mode and fingers …
Concert photography is a glamorous profession for the right person who loves music, traveling, and the roar of the crowd. David Lehr, a Nashville, …
We all have a favorite Tiny Desk concert. In 2023, NPR hosted 120 Tiny Desk concerts. We asked NPR photographers to share their favorite pictures and their thoughts about photographing Tiny Desk concerts. Can sometimes be chaotic Best Music Of 2023 The 123 Best Songs of 2023 Tiny Desk days can …
Concerts are ephemeral (and frequently expensive) experiences, so we don’t want anything to hinder your enjoyment—including wearing standard foam earplugs that overly muffle the sound. That’s why we recommend using a great pair of universal-fit, concert earplugs, like the Loop Experience 2 set, …
Lights, camera, action — Freeze! Lights on, amp unplugged, stage empty. I get up with a wide grin on my face, still euphoric from the concert I just attended and the music I listened to. I start putting on my jacket when a hand taps me on the shoulder. I turn around; the person apologizes and asks …
Rankin and Sophie Ellis-Bextor were among the judges at the second annual MPAs at Abbey Road Studios, showcasing the best in music photography. This …
