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Concert and Live Music Photography: Pro Tips from the Pit 1st Edition

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  • Paperback: 264 pages
  • Publisher: Focal Press; 1 edition (February 2, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0240820649
  • ISBN-13: 978-0240820644
  • Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 7.2 x 9.5 inches
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4.0 out of 5 starsMy favorite concert photography book
By Earl Mcgehee on January 8, 2014
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Covers all the basics - technical, logistical, big arenas, festivals, small clubs, post processing and marketing. Includes lots of good picture examples. This book is full of practical advice from a working pro. The Kindle version is as good as the printed version - you don't loose any pictures or drawings.
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5.0 out of 5 starsRad
By D. L. Guy on June 24, 2012
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Fantastic tips and amazing photography! I have several of Mr. Thomas' photography books and this one is yet another go-to when I am about to go shoot at a concert. His tips are easy to follow and his images are a sure sign that he knows what he is doing.
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4.0 out of 5 starsHi quality print, nice content, easy language
By Guillermo R.D. on October 16, 2012
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This book was recommended by a Brazilian photography magazine, and it worths every penny.
It has a very nice print quality and its content is very well addressed.
Easy read, but a lot of tips and pratical examples.

I recommend for beginners and enthusiasts.
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5.0 out of 5 starsFinally!
By Sara on February 9, 2012
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Finally, a book that deals with concert photography from a digital perspective! The few books that were available were hopelessly outdated. This book tells you how to shoot concerts in this day and age and deals with the pitfalls and practicality of digital cameras. Older books talked too much about film, which reacts WAY differently than digital camera sensors.

This book covers all of the different venues that you will come across on your journey to being a pro concert photographer, from bars to stadiums. It's easy to read and it's also full of photos for reference. Not only will you learn from this book, but it also makes a great coffee table book because of the pics of cool bands!

Concert and Live Music Photography covers all of the topics you've been wondering about, from what cameras and lenses to use, to dealing with the crazy lighting situations! It also tells you how to get in touch with the PR people and what to say to them. This is great advice because it lets you know how to talk to management like a pro, which improves your chances of getting a pass exponentially.

Bottom line is that this is the best book on music photography that you will find. It's got all the info you need and the guy that wrote the book is easy to understand and he's got the street cred too! Check out the stuff he's shot for Rolling Stone and SPIN!

If you want to get into music photography, but don't know where to start, BUY THIS BOOK. If you've been doing music photography for a while, but need a fresh perspective and some new pointers, BUY THIS BOOK! If you're just a fan of good pictures of musicians, BUY THIS BOOK!
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book!
By Amazon Customer on July 29, 2013
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Very well written and informative. I'm still reading it but I've already gained some great information and put it to work! Taken some amazing photographs thanks to the instructions and insights given! Very glad I purchased this book!
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4.0 out of 5 starsgreat book with practical information
By Augie Doggie on September 5, 2012
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I really enjoyed reading this book as it contains lots of practical information on getting started in the field. I have already put some of the knowledge to good use. I look forward to growing in my pursuit of becoming a real concert photographer and will be able to come back to the book for future reference.
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5.0 out of 5 starsFantastic book!
By Ken Bloch, Jr. on February 22, 2012
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I have been shooting live music for about 6 months now and needed a little help. This book covers just about every situation you could find yourself in and has a solution for any problems. This book covers typical lighting situations in clubs, bars, arenas, and even the awful lighting that we face more often than not.

Another area that I needed help in was Processing and organization. I am now using the authors methods and have cut down on my processing time in half.

Reading this book will not make you a great photographer, only getting out there and doing will take care of that...however this book will give you the tools you need to be more confident and will answer those nagging questions in your head "Why didn't this come out the way I wanted it?" or "how would a true professional treat this situation?" Now we know.

You will no doubt have more confidence in what you are doing after you read this book. Shooting live music isn't easy, but it will be easier once you take the advice that Mr. Thomas.

You have all the answers and more, so take advantage of the tried and true method and take your photography to the next level and beyond.
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5.0 out of 5 starsFantastic!
By Ash on February 24, 2012
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As an aspiring concert photographer, I am finding this book to be absolutely stuffed full of valuable information. It provides an answer to just about every question I could have. Do you need to know what camera settings work best for the bar/club/festival/ampitheatre you are shooting in? Are you wondering which lenses should be included as the "must haves" in your camera bag? Need some tips on getting the best possible shots of the lead singer/drummer/bassist/ukulele player? Having trouble figuring out who to get in touch with about acquiring a photo pass? All of these questions are addressed, as are composition and lighting tricks, editing tips, photo pit etiquette, and basically any other scenario or issue that could possibly arise for a concert photographer. I especially enjoyed the wide array of photographs that are included throughout the book - every technique mentioned is accompanied by a relevant photograph, with all of the equipment and settings used to capture each shot helpfully included. I eagerly poured through this book as soon as it arrived, absorbing as much information as possible upon my first read-through, and I no doubt will be returning to it frequently as a very useful reference to guide me along my way. I'd highly recommend this to anyone interested in concert photography - or even just music fans who simply appreciate well-composed pictures.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book.

Read several of this author's books. All have been comprehensive and we'll written. I highly recommend this and others by this author.

Published 8 months ago by Gordy Mitchell
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book about concert photography

I got this after seeing a photographer friend post about this on Instagram. Haven't been able to finish this yet as I've been super busy but I am really love what I've read so far... Read more

Published 20 months ago by Misty Lake
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat Read!

Amazing book, filled with technical details and experiences from the photographer. Surely a great read, it will make you want to read it cover to cover.

Published 22 months ago by Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 starsMight just help you decide whether the "Pit" is a destination or a...

I picked up J. Dennis Thomas's book recently because I had reached a plateau in my concert photography business and needed to know how to "take it to the next level". Read more

Published on December 30, 2012 by Ivan Singer Photography
4.0 out of 5 starsNot quite as good as 'All Access' by Alan Hess, but lots of good tips...

I enjoyed this book. I bought this one and 'All Access' by Alan Hess, and got lots of tips and information from both books... Worth the money

Published on December 4, 2012 by Cliff Harvey
5.0 out of 5 starsDefinitive Manual for Music Photographers

Finally the Must-Have-Manual for the Concert & Music Photographer. This book covers all aspects of the music photographer featuring fantastic photography by one of the best in the... Read more

Published on February 22, 2012 by Garrett
5.0 out of 5 starsAwesome.

Coming from the motion picture world I had some simple to complex questions regarding still photos -especially band/concert photos. Read more

Published on February 22, 2012 by Darin

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