Concert Photography with the Nikon Z 7 & Mirrorless Z-Mount System
Miley Cyrus. Z 7 and 70-200mm f/2.8E with the FTZ adapter. 1/640 at f/2.8 at ISO 2500.
The DSLR vs mirrorless consideration has never be... Read More
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The Best Earplugs for Concerts & Live Music
If you love live music, you should also love your hearing enough to protect it. Live music features amplified sound and levels of sound th... Read More
The Best Lenses for Live Music Photography
Kurt Allison with Jason Aldean. 24mm with the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8E VR, Nikon D850.
Choosing lenses for any genre of photography is impor... Read More
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The Ultimate Guide to Photo Pit Etiquette for Music Photographers
I've written about photo pit etiquette in the past. This advice centered on general courtesies such as how in close proximity to other ... Read More
The Value of Community and Competition as a Photographer
Competition may drive you, but community will build you. Here's how to use the best of a competitive attitude while fostering community.
Advice and Inspiration for Photographers in the time of COVID-19
If you’re feeling stuck and like the world is on pause, here’s my advice to all photographers dreaming of something more.
10 Tips to Create Your Best Photography Portfolio
The lead images when you load my music photography portfolio on toddowyoung.com
It can be a daunting task to create a portfolio. Choosin... Read More
The Best Camera Settings for Photographing a Concert
Kanye West. Nikon D800 and 70-200mm f/2.8 VR. 1/500 at f/2.8 and ISO 3200.
The lights in the venue are off. The intro music is playing a... Read More
How to Ask Other Photographers For Advice and Feedback
In the age of social media, it feels like it's easier than ever to reach out to photographers and connect with peers and those you admi... Read More
Concert Photography with the Nikon Z 7 & Mirrorless Z-Mount System
Miley Cyrus. Z 7 and 70-200mm f/2.8E with the FTZ adapter. 1/640 at f/2.8 at ISO 2500.
The DSLR vs mirrorless consideration has never be... Read More
40 Women Defining Music Photography Today
Christina Aguilera. Photo by Katia Temkin — All Rights Reserved.
Last year, one of the articles I was most passionate about on publ... Read More
Top 10 Tips For Every Concert Photographer
Want to become a concert photographer but not quite sure where to start? Here are my best tips for anyone who loves live music and has ever... Read More
How Concert Photographers Keep Their Photo Passes
Concert photographers love their photo passes. Not only are photography credentials for live music hard won — but photo passes serve as... Read More
Concert Photography Workshop: Creative Live Class
If you're looking for a workshop or class that covers music photography and concert photography, I'm really excited to have teamed up wi... Read More
Nikon Live: Unscripted Interview on Music Photography
Photo by Diane Berkenfeld
This past week, I had the pleasure of heading to Nikon USA headquarters and filming a live interview with my f... Read More
Photography Estimates/ Invoices: Common Fees and Expenses
Starting to take on paid work as a photographer? Here are common fees and expenses that you should consider in your estimates and invoices.
Flaws and Self-Criticism: Recognizing Growth and Learning as a Photographer
Tink for Red Bull
Regardless of long you've been a photographer, you probably looked at images you made in the past and winced in pain. ... Read More
Shooting for the Nikon Z 6II & Z 7II Launch Campaign
Recently, I had the pleasure of working on a small part of the launch campaign of the Nikon Z 6II and Nikon Z 7II. My assignment was to... Read More