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Anyone can combine a love of photography and music for a fulfilling and rewarding career by photographing their favorite musicians (and seeing their byline in print!). Concert Photography provides detailed information on getting started regardless of where you live, securing photo credentials, working backstage and in the recording studio, producing publicity and CD cover photos, finding markets to sell and lease your photos, protecting your legal rights, the ins and outs of performance photography in venues ranging from tiny clubs to stadiums, and choosing the right camera system, lenses, lighting, and film to meet concert photography's unique demands. Concert Photography is the comprehensive, "how-to" reference book that should be read by every aspiring photographer seeking to break through into a professional status and a rewarding career. -- Midwest Book Review
Jon Sievert's Concert Photography is a delightful and informative book, one that transcends the stereotypical, predictable "how-to" tomes we all know and hate. His book is a marvelous marriage of word and image that manages to weave practical and technical concerns with aesthetic and journalistic ones. Clearly, the book works well on a number of different levels. At ground level, it's a shooter's handbook to pragmatic photography. Indeed, its basics humble the work of many standard texts I've read on the subject. Among other things, Sievert details nuances of lighting, film, camera systems, lenses, and deftly applies all of the above to the concert experience. What's more, his examples are drawn from over 25 years of living what he articulates: concert photography. On still another level, Jon Sievert's book serves as a comprehensive resource for aspiring and established professional music-business photographers. He offers a veritable storehouse of non-technical information on a wide array of things such as legal mentoring, securing credentials, marketing, freelancing and selling photographs, even insights on backstage shoots and etiquette. In addition, Sievert provides the names and addresses of music publications (organized by category), music book publishers, tour merchandisers, color labs and a very hip bibliography via a series of appendices. Finally, there is the photography itself - the work of Sievert and colleagues, the likes of Jay Blakesberg, Lynn Goldsmith, Jim Marshall et al. Many of the images are classic and stories that accompany them make good points. The photos are well reproduced and the book is tastefully designed and printed. The writing is terse, interesting and understandable, and Sievert's style is engaging and personal. Along with being a celebrated photographer, Sievert has worked as an editor and a feature writer. His work has appeared in Guitar Player, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Relix, Musician and dozens of other publications. This is a book I strongly recommend, not just to those interested in concert photography, but in photography in general - neophytes and veteran photographers alike. -- From Independent Publisher
Jon Sievert's Concert Photography is a delightful and informative book, one that transcends the stereotypical, predictable "how-to" tomes we all know and hate. His book is a marvelous marriage of word and image that manages to weave practical and technical concerns with aesthetic and journalistic ones. Clearly, the book works well on a number of different levels. At ground level, it's a shooter's handbook to pragmatic photography. Indeed, its basics humble the work of many standard texts I've read on the subject. Among other things, Sievert details nuances of lighting, film, camera systems, lenses, and deftly applies all of the above to the concert experience. What's more, his examples are drawn from over 25 years of living what he articulates: concert photography. On still another level, Jon Sievert's book serves as a comprehensive resource for aspiring and established professional music-business photographers. He offers a veritable storehouse of non-technical information on a wide array of things such as legal mentoring, securing credentials, marketing, freelancing and selling photographs, even insights on backstage shoots and etiquette. In addition, Sievert provides the names and addresses of music publications (organized by category), music book publishers, tour merchandisers, color labs and a very hip bibliography via a series of appendices. Finally, there is the photography itself - the work of Sievert and colleagues, the likes of Jay Blakesberg, Lynn Goldsmith, Jim Marshall et al. Many of the images are classic and stories that accompany them make good points. The photos are well reproduced and the book is tastefully designed and printed. The writing is terse, interesting and understandable, and Sievert's style is engaging and personal. Along with being a celebrated photographer, Sievert has worked as an editor and a feature writer. His work has appeared in Guitar Player, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Relix, Musician and dozens of other publications. This is a book I strongly recommend, not just to those interested in concert photography, but in photography in general - neophytes and veteran photographers alike. -- From Independent Publisher
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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This book presents a very thorough overview of shooting live music, but all of the information is dated to the mid-1990's - and LOTS has changed since then, particularly in terms of photographic and publishing technologies. The author continually refers to the 'emerging' trend in desktop publishing and makes only vague reference to digital technologies. All of the technical info assumes one is shooting film and mailing slides to prospective buyers, and the author mentions burning cd's with your scanned images as an up and coming 'new' option. The appendix offers a pretty exhaustive list of music publications, but who knows if any of that info is actually still valid, and it doesn't include any online resources. Plus, it's missing all the great publications that have emerged in the last 10 years, plus all the online blogs and music-oriented sites that could be useful for photographers shooting music in this century. Also, the chapter on legalities must be approached with due caution as some of those laws have changed or been augmented in ways that can impact photographers. The only info that is still marginally useful should already apparent to anyone who has shot any live music before, and that's the info on developing relationships with bands/venues/publications/etc, proper etiquette at shows, securing press passes, etc. That stuff hasn't changed so much, but it should already be pretty apparent to any halfway resourceful, observant, and intelligent photographer.
I'd really like to see the author revise and update this book to include relevant information about live music photography in the 21st century. He provided great info the first time around, and the only real fault is how drastically outdated most of the information is now due to the rapid development of new technology in the field over the last ten years. It would be a fantastic book if it was updated to include information on digital photography and techniques, marketing and publishing your photos in this digital age, navigating the influx of mediocre publishing outlets, making your work stand out in a flooded niche market, current legal issues, up to date appendices and online resources, etc. Unfortunately, as it is, this book is not worth the time or money unless you're just feeling nostalgic for the good ole days.
I'd really like to see the author revise and update this book to include relevant information about live music photography in the 21st century. He provided great info the first time around, and the only real fault is how drastically outdated most of the information is now due to the rapid development of new technology in the field over the last ten years. It would be a fantastic book if it was updated to include information on digital photography and techniques, marketing and publishing your photos in this digital age, navigating the influx of mediocre publishing outlets, making your work stand out in a flooded niche market, current legal issues, up to date appendices and online resources, etc. Unfortunately, as it is, this book is not worth the time or money unless you're just feeling nostalgic for the good ole days.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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A friend of mine gave me this book as a gift to fuel my desire and passion of live music photography. That was four years ago ... for the past 3 1/2 years I've been successfully working in 'the pit' for every major and up and coming artist and band that tours! The book is GREAT for BEGINNERS who are just trying to figure out where to begin and how to go about securing credentials for gigs. The book is very well written and covers all the aspects of questions within the music industry regarding imagery and credentials ... it also does well in covering the brick walls that you find yourself faced with in pursing a career in this very fickle and spur of the moment change the music biz throws at you. CONCERT PHOTOGRAPHY is a MUST HAVE for any who wish to give this path a 'go'. My copy has a VERY worn cover and it's one I will treasure in my library of music info permanently!
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Anyone interested in pursuing a career or even hobby as a music-business photographer should buy and read Concert Photgraphy by Jon Sievert before exposing their first roll of film. It is that fundamental. But the beauty is, the book will remain an exceptional resource even to working professionals with years of experience because it is also that thorough. I had photographed friends' bands in small clubs, but was not confident in my techniques, nor did I have the slightest idea how to progress to the next level -- gaining access to photographing known bands in larger venues. I discovered Concert Photography, and quickly realized that it was exactly the resource I had been wishing for all along. It was largely due to the immensely practical advice Sievert offers that enabled me to confidently pursue a gig as house photographer at a club that hosts national touring acts. I have now been shooting there for 6 months, and things are going great. I continue to refer to this book for advice on technique, and am just now starting to go back to it for advice on marketing my images. I expect similar success. Aside from the fact that this is the ONLY book I know of that is devoted exclusively to Concert Photography, it is hard for me to imagine that any book on this subject could be more intelligently organized, more clearly and entertainingly written, or more complete. I felt as if I had gained months (years?) of experience after just one reading. And Sievert's photographs are awesome -- they provide all the accreditation he'd need, even if he didn't have some 30 years under his belt as a working pro.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Probably a great book 10 yrs ago
This book seems like it has a lot of great info for shooting in the 90s. Unfortunately it is in major need of an update. Read more
Published 1 month ago by loki
nice book, but too dated
Interesting book and some great pics by someone who obviously has experience in the industry, but it's very dated
A much better and more current option is: All Access:... Read more
A much better and more current option is: All Access:... Read more
Published 2 months ago by peter t
Good, but pricey for its vintage
The book has some helpful tips, but it is very dated for the price (particularly when you get the rush shipping, but that was my fault). Read more
Published 17 months ago by Borgatt
Finally found some help......
I believe that this book will be the nearest thing that will specifically speak about concert photograhy. I recently got into concert photography. Read more
Published on August 24, 2006 by Ursula V. Kestler
Decent book for beginners
Has some good info but being kind of experienced most of the stuff I already knew (still had a bunch of stuff that was interesting to read though). Read more
Published on March 10, 2006 by M. Janes
Four Stars
I ordered the book as it was the only one on the subject I could find. It's full of advices and recommendations for succeding in this job. Read more
Published on October 25, 2005 by TheGonz
concert shooting bible
a good 'get to know what to do' book on shooting music. great for people wanting to get into the business
Published on August 30, 2002 by William D. Tompkins
just the facts about music photography
jon's book is a no bull book about what shooting music is all about. a succint style of writing and good photo illustrations to make case in point. i recommend it
Published on July 28, 2002 by William D. Tompkins
Very authoritative!
Book was well written and to the point. Covers every aspect of what you need to do to get started as well as how to remain in demand. Read more
Published on June 10, 2002 by "toddbrown4"
Get Your Credit Card Out
I ordered this book after seeing great reviews for it throughout the internet. I have been doing concert photography for about a year now (2000-2001) and have been working my way... Read more
Published on September 25, 2001 by MTaylor
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If you already own a camera and a lens or two, getting started is as easy as photographing a street musician, a free concert in the park, your sister practicing in her bedroom, or any public performance you might encounter. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
San Francisco, United States, Mark Leialoha, Rolling Stones, Jay Blakesberg, Jim Marshall, Lynn Goldsmith, Paul Natkin, Royal Gold, World Wide Web, Annie Leibovitz, Bruce Springsteen, Joel Bernstein, Neil Zlozower, The Alternative Pick, Faith No More, Michael Jackson, Photographer's Market, All Rights Reserved, Ebet Roberts, Federal Express, Fujichrome Provia New!
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If you already own a camera and a lens or two, getting started is as easy as photographing a street musician, a free concert in the park, your sister practicing in her bedroom, or any public performance you might encounter. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
San Francisco, United States, Mark Leialoha, Rolling Stones, Jay Blakesberg, Jim Marshall, Lynn Goldsmith, Paul Natkin, Royal Gold, World Wide Web, Annie Leibovitz, Bruce Springsteen, Joel Bernstein, Neil Zlozower, The Alternative Pick, Faith No More, Michael Jackson, Photographer's Market, All Rights Reserved, Ebet Roberts, Federal Express, Fujichrome Provia New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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