Concert Photography

Point and Shoot camera of choice: Canon G5 X Mark II. Key specs: 24–120mm f/1.8-f/2.8 equivalent lens Type 1 sensor (aka 1") 20 megapixels How I use it: Adjust exposure compensation -1/3ev. This helps prevent overexposed faces. Max ISO 1600: The small sensor gets very noisy at high ISOs and…

My name is Andy and I’m a 28-year-old full-time videographer and today, I want to share with you how to get into festival and concert videography. Every videographer and photographer dreams of shooting their favorite artists. I’m not different; I love EDM, trap, future bass, and hip hop, and that’s…

By Jessica Brant Many people get into photography because they become obsessed with a specific subject or experience. For some, it’s the euphoric experience of sitting in the first row at a rock concert, close enough to catch the sweat dripping off their favorite lead singer. Many concert photographers will…

As a response to the Covid-19 crisis, Other Voices tasked Tiny Ark with the challenge of live streaming Ireland’s top acts into the homes of everyone in Ireland and the globe. …

With screaming music fans, dark lighting, and varying distances from the stage to contend with, concert photography can be tricky. Luckily, we’ve compiled our top five concert photography tips for getting showstopping photos. Bring the right camera. The best camera for concert photography is one that can handle low-light situations with ease and will…

Author’s note: I wrote this 10 years ago after a Steve Miller concert near Sacramento, CA. At the time I was still working as a freelance journalist/photographer, but I had no intention of selling this story. In other words, I was not “working” that night. I just wanted to enjoy…