Concert Photography Tips & Advice

Learn how to take face-melting concert photos with these great resources.

Concert Photography by Jon Sievert

How to Shoot and Sell Music Business Photographs, a comprehensive “how-to“ reference book that shows you how to break into a professional career as a concert photographer.
Secrets of Killer Concert Photos Revealed by Jamie Howard

What you should strive for in a live music photo: technical excellence, dramatic lighting, high-interest or key moments, and dynamic composition.
Concert Photography Guide by Tony Holmes

A four part series covering lenses, bodies, creative interpretation, and technique.
Concert, Stage, and Low-Light Photography by Steve Mirarchi

Features a nice introduction to concert and stage photography as well as chapters on equipment and basics, film, and flash.
Concert Photography Masterclass by Daniel Boud

Outlines important topics including pre-show preparation, choosing gear, and camera settings, as well as technique, editing, flash, and etiquette.
Warped Tour Photography Tips for Beginners by Bryan Kremkau

Twenty tips aimed at beginning photographers wanting to take concert photos at the Warped Tour, but worth a read for any aspiring concert photographer.