When shooting a live show on assignment, it’s important to go in knowing who the principle band members are and whether or not they perform with a larger ensemble when touring. While it’s good to photograph as many of the artists as possible, it’s probably more important to your editors that you focus on the main band members. Keep tabs on the health of the band beforehand so that you’re not surprised by substitutions to the lineup due to injury or illness.
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Chris Owyoung is a New York City based music photographer specializing in concert photography and band portraits.
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Chris Owyoung is a freelance photographer based in New York City. His work has appeared in numerous publications including: Rolling Stone, SPIN, VIBE, Billboard, New York Magazine, The New York Times, Symphony, Domino, Time, and The Village Voice. Chris is available for editorial and corporate assignments in the New York area and abroad.
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Chris is right here. This just happened to me shooting in Texas. The Headliner lost the tour so I had to shoot all the other badass bands, but I was getting paid for the headliner. Ah…no pics no $$.
Bummer!
Good Advice Chris!
Dude that sucks!
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