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About

Todd Owyoung

My name is Todd Owyoung, and I love the rock show. I’m a freelance photographer specializing in live music photography and band portraits.

I graduated from Washington University in St. Louis magna cum laude with a BFA in Visual Communications. Throughout the year, on average, I photograph four to six bands a week. I drink tea everyday.

PUBLICATIONS

My work has appeared in publications such as Rolling Stone, the New York Times, SPIN, Billboard, Entertainment Weekly, Alternative Press, The Wallstreet Journal, The Boston Globe, The Village Voice and Harper’s Bazaar.

CLIENTS

Clients include American Express, Wrangler Jeans, Fuse TV, Atlantic Records, Universal Music Group, Live Nation, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, JH Audio, and Dave Matthews Band.

SERVICES

  • Live Music Photography
  • Band Portraits
  • Tour Photography
  • Whoop Ass

From sold out stadium shows to smoky basement gigs, compelling band portraits, or creative for a national campaign, if it rocks and rolls, I can photograph it.

Contact me to discuss rates and your photography needs.

HIRE ME

I am available for national and international assignments. Please get in touch and let’s talk rock photography.

Music Photography

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The Best ISO To Use For Low Light Photography

These days, just about every digital camera better than your iPhone has a user-selectable ISO range.…

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Portrait Photography

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Portraits: Justin Waters

Last year in one of my favorite promo sessions, I headed to sunny Miami’s South Beach to photo…

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Photography Gear

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Review: Nikon 85mm f/1.8G Telephoto Lens

With Nikon steam rolling through what feels like a complete update of their prime lens arsenal, it w…

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Photography Tutorials

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How to Shoot Better Concert Photos With A Point & Shoot Camera

You’ve seen it before. A sea of point and shoot digital cameras and cell phones held aloft dur…

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News and Info

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Todd Owyoung Interview with Ride The Lighting

My friends and UK photographers Danny North and Ashley Bird just posted an interview with me on thei…

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