Music Photography

melekalikimaka

I've been asked to give a small talk on music photography tomorrow. I'mnot sure where to start or how togo aboutit, its to beginners and intermediates, soit'llneed to be broad, any tps or has anyone donw this before?

Fajitas!

Yep.

Talk about how you got into it, where you went to get jobs, then on to how to market yourself, and finally, talk about gear.

thebaz

wheres it on ? --- i could do with some tips for music stuff

melekalikimaka

ucd, at six, pm me for the room,can't remember off hand

also a talk by another fella on eclipse photography

DotOrg

whenever i talk about my music photography all people want to hear about is what famous people i've met and how cool backstage is

thebaz

melekalikimaka wrote: »

ucd, at six, pm me for the room,can't remember off hand

also a talk by another fella on eclipse photography

thanks Mele -- i have someting on in town earlier - so can't make it -- like to pick up some tips for gigs -- good luck anyway -- maybe if thers another !

Alanstrainor

melekalikimaka wrote: »

I've been asked to give a small talk on music photography tomorrow. I'mnot sure where to start or how togo aboutit, its to beginners and intermediates, soit'llneed to be broad, any tps or has anyone donw this before?

I'll see ya there!

unreggd

Well make sure ye mention that we're all bleedin rappeh

Jus write some key points on a card and you'll be grand

*Why you like it
*when/how you got into it
*what camera/equipment you use
*shootin tips you might have

Say as much as ye can, but dont let it drag on, ye'll be grand

Good luck

RCNPhotos

Talk about how to go about obtaining press passes, getting onto the bands and record companies, how to present your work to them and make sure you tell people that there is no way in hell you can ever make a living from music photography in ireland....ever. Break em down and mould them into your own image after haha. I'l be there anyway so lookin forward to it

mishima

And then come on here and tell me how you do it! Cos I'm getting nowhere!

TelePaul

melekalikimaka wrote: »

ucd, at six, pm me for the room,can't remember off hand

also a talk by another fella on eclipse photography

Can't wait!!!

mikeanywhere

Fajitas! wrote: »

Talk about how you got into it, where you went to get jobs, then on to how to market yourself, and finally, talk about gear.

Pretty much what Al says. Also when you were asked to give the chat did they say in what context ie to other budding photographers, a general chat etc so from that it could perhaps help what to include.

melekalikimaka

its for other photographers

Sebzy

Things

- When to use flash and when to not.
- networking within the industry.
- Supplying free prints to promote yourself.
- Preparation before gigs such a checking light setup.
- How to get access to bands and promoters
- Mutual respect issues
- Explain how music photography is not just about gigs it's about the artist and their lifestyle.
- M:C:D warnings.
- Legal rights of photographer/promoter and artist.
- post processing
- Risk management
- Websites/resources on the web that can help
- Some examples of great photographers such as Pennie Smith(LondonCalling)

challengemaster

would love to go but.. couldn't

silly school and travel distance

TelePaul

Well done man, good talk.

Hugh_C

melekalikimaka wrote: »

I've been asked to give a small talk on music photography tomorrow.

How about starting here ... (after the fact I know). I know a bloke who used to take pictures of U2/Virgin Prunes back in the early days when they were relatively unknown bands here in Dublin and he got ridden stupid, if you'll pardon the expression. Never a penny or a word of thanks.

I guess he rests assured that even if he didn't, Anton Corbijn and his like did in the following years.

Tough gig, photographing musicians. I guess they have ego issues.

thebaz

hughchal wrote: »

How about starting here ... (after the fact I know). I know a bloke who used to take pictures of U2/Virgin Prunes back in the early days when they were relatively unknown bands here in Dublin and he got ridden stupid, if you'll pardon the expression. Never a penny or a word of thanks.

I guess he rests assured that even if he didn't, Anton Corbijn and his like did in the following years.

get your point -- but i love some of Corbijn images , especially the Joy Division stuff , and the Joshua tree shot is pretty cool , better than anythin recent

unreggd

Howd ye get on???

mikeanywhere

unreggd wrote: »

Howd ye get on???

Yep, spill the beans....

melekalikimaka

went well. i just ran through different styles, how to get the pics, gettingpasses, marketing yourself, framing etc etc. the eclipse photography talk after was amazing.the guy travels round the world chasing them

mishima

So can you give me any advice on marketing myself and obtaining passes?!

I've been met with so many dead ends it's depressing.

abelard

melekalikimaka wrote: »

the eclipse photography talk after was amazing.the guy travels round the world chasing them

Yeah he had quite an infectious passion for them too. The words "China 2008" keep running through my mind now!

Well done on the music talk too, picked up a nice few tips, particularly regarding dealing with bands/managers/promoters etc. I don't think I'd ever have the balls to deal with all these people for any sort of serious music photography though!

melekalikimaka

abelard wrote: »

Yeah he had quite an infectious passion for them too. The words "China 2008" keep running through my mind now!

Well done on the music talk too, picked up a nice few tips, particularly regarding dealing with bands/managers/promoters etc. I don't think I'd ever have the balls to deal with all these people for any sort of serious music photography though!

cheers, i started doing it purely to get into the gigs i really wanted to see and photo my fav bands, so that gives ya the extra push, my first ever gig was my fav band, pics turned out so so given myutter lack of experiece but metthe band and the like so it made my day . I get alot of gigs with CTN, the college tv network thing(we were beside photo soc in the freshers stand). Its just a matter of grabbing every oppertunity ya can

thebaz

Glad it went well -- if you do it again , please let me know -- sounds like thers a lot of interest here

melekalikimaka

thebaz wrote: »

Glad it went well -- if you do it again , please let me know -- sounds like thers a lot of interest here

i'mpretty sure it was a once off. theres lots more planned in other areas,i'llmention when they are on next here forpeeps to attend, its a big room,plenty of room i thinks, don't think they'd mind too much ifandomers attended

RCNPhotos

yeah good talk man. Didn't realise it was you, I was at Sanchez too. The eclipse guy was a nutter, in a good way. I shot one of my fav bands for my first ever gig too. Once I had the pass sorted had to go to the bank for a loan to buy a camera haha

melekalikimaka

yeah i dont actually know all that much about it, dan asked me last minute, scary, as you saw, wasnt nearly prepared enough, eclipse guy put me to shame

unreggd

I didnt even know any of the bands I started off doin

but some others did so thats good

Next shoot is The Blizzards, shud be good

Ive been mainly takin pics at my friend's gigs the last few months


If ye want a pass, just go for it. If the band isnt too amazingly big, they'll more than likely just say yeah, cos its more publicity. Thats why the college magazine is the best xcuse to use