Here Are Seven Ways To Cover Your Favorite Artist
Having the opportunity to cover your favorite artist at a concert may be an unforgettable moment! Not only would you experience seeing your favorite artist, but you get to capture the moment by capturing incredible photos and/or videos. But are there certain steps to take to make sure you make the most out of that event and document the best photos and videos possible? There are definitely things that you can do before your artists’ event to help prepare you for capturing great images. Here are seven ways to cover your favorite artist and help you do it exceptionally.
Things to do Before Your Desired Event
Start Small
The first thing you will need to do is start small. Becoming a photographer for your concerts is a competitive job and you will want to have a portfolio available to present when wanting to cover your favorite artist. This will open up the door for you to have an opportunity to cover larger events that may potentially lead to your favorite artist. Additionally, starting small will allow you to become familiar with how events work. You will learn about things like lighting on stage and how to capture the best images using concert lighting that may change frequently.
Blog
Until you get your name out there, it is a great idea to start a blog. This allows you to give potential customers access to your pictures and videos instantly. Additionally, it gives you a chance to start gathering your best work and displaying it in whatever way you want. You can edit your images and videos and use the best ones to display and make your work more attractive.
Get a Press Pass for an Event
Getting a press pass for an event makes it so that you are allowed to move around the stage and the venue without the restrictions that are placed on the public. This makes it much easier to find a great spot for taking photos and videos that are at your desired angle and lighting. Additionally, most venues already have a designated spot for photographers, and getting a press pass makes it easier for you to get to that spot.
Capturing the Best Pictures and Videos
Manual Mode
During a concert, there are many unexpected events and moments and you will want to be prepared to capture them instantly. Having a digital camera that automatically adjusts settings is not ideal due to the unexpected environment of concerts. For that reason, be sure to have a camera that has a manual mode and that you have full control of the settings.
Shutter Speed
Shutter speed is incredibly important because you will be moving around the stage quite a bit trying to get the best shot. You will want to have a shutter speed that can capture even the movements of your favorite artist to avoid getting blurry shots. As mentioned before, having the ability to control the settings of your camera will also let you control the shutter speeds.
Avoid Flash
Using flash photography is usually prohibited during concerts, but you will want to avoid it anyways. Flash can be distracting to both the performer and the audience. It will also produce images that are unattractive.
Aperture Settings
Your aperture settings are extremely important regardless of whether you are planning to capture photos or videos. You will want to have the opportunity to capture images with a wide-open lens. The reason being is that the wider the lens, the more light will enter the camera. This helps capture even the darkest of moments as bright as possible.
Final Thoughts
Covering your favorite artist doesn’t have to be impossible! All it requires is being proactive about the things that you do before the event and having the right equipment. Additionally, you will want to be fully informed on how to use the equipment in the event that you have to adjust the camera settings. You will also need to be very familiar with the type of lighting that is used in these types of events so that you can capture images with perfect lighting. Once you have mastered these skills, you will be on your way to capturing the greatest images of your favorite artist.
