Concert Photography Etiquette: Photo Pit Tips for Music Photographers
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- 28 Oct 2022
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Live music photography (also known as concert photography) is one of the most exciting and gratifying genres of photography. Granted, it’s not for everyone and it requires a lot of work in not-so-ideal conditions. However, if you’re up for a challenge, you could find it rewarding and capture some rather unique and interesting shots. But behind every shot from the pit, there are some basic standards and sometimes unwritten codes of conduct that every photographer should adhere to.
I’ve been fortunate to have been able to shoot from the photo pit for a couple of multi-day music festivals. I’ve also had the opportunity to work alongside several industry professionals who do this kind of work every day.
David Bergman is one of the industry’s top live music photographers. He is currently working as the tour photographer for country superstar Luke Combs and was also Bon Jovi’s tour photographer. He offers a unique opportunity to learn how to shoot concerts in an exclusive workshop in which he covers everything from action photography, gear, and of course, pit etiquette.
After shooting several concerts, I’ve seen the best and the worst in photographer etiquette. You can tell from their behavior whether they practice common courtesy in the photo pit. Don’t get me wrong, I know a lot of photographers who do what it takes to get the shot even if it pushes the envelope on photo etiquette, myself included. However, there are some basic practices that all photographers should adhere to and be mindful of especially when shooting from the photo pit. Read More...
