Learn to capture compelling live concert images using the techniques employed by professional music photographers.
After this class, you'll be able to:
- Understand how to price and license yourself as a professional music photographer
- Execute successful shots in even the most challenging low-light venues
- Capture diverse images of performing bands within brief sets and confined spaces
- Deploy speedlights and flash systems effectively during live performances
- Collaborate with performers to create compelling portrait sessions that capture their artistic essence
- Apply advanced post-processing techniques that elevate your final images
About this Course:
Music photography represents one of the most exciting career paths, combining the energy, creativity, and visual drama of live performance. In this comprehensive course created in partnership with Red Bull Photography, Todd Owyoung guides you through the process of breaking into the music photography business by developing relationships with bands, venues, and recording studios. You'll learn about licensing, pricing your services and images for publicists, venues, magazines, and other clients. The course takes you into the field with Todd and three different performing bands to demonstrate how to capture a complete range of images quickly and efficiently. Learn how to set up and direct portraits with the band in green rooms and during sound checks. Todd demonstrates techniques for making even the smallest and most modest venues create images that look as if the band is performing at major venues. This comprehensive course covers composition, working with both flash and natural light sources, directing performers, and best practices for documenting live events professionally.
Who Should Take This Class:
- Music Photographers and aspiring music professionals
- Event Photographers looking to expand their skill set
- Beginners interested in breaking into music and performance photography
About the Instructor:
Todd Owyoung brings over a decade of professional experience as a music photographer, specializing in music lifestyle photography, musician and celebrity portraits, and concert documentation. His passion is capturing those unforgettable rockstar moments that fans want to see. Whether working in a 200-capacity club or at Madison Square Garden, shooting for major brands or on tour, his photographs place viewers directly in the front row.
His diverse client list includes bands, music festivals, prestigious magazines, lifestyle brands, and advertising agencies. Complex Magazine recognized his exceptional talent by naming him number three on their 2012 list of "Greatest Music Photographers Right Now." He holds the position of Nikon Ambassador for Nikon Camera.
