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Photographer Spotlight: Danielle Agnello
Next up we have Music Moment of the Year nominee, Danielle Agnello!
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Coping with Low Lighting - Tips for Shooting & Post Processing with John Lyons
MPA alumnus John Lyons was the recipient of our 2022 Live Music Award with his striking image of David Mrakpor. Like most avid live music photographers, John has come across the problem of low lighting at gigs.
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Photographer Spotlight: Adam Ziegenhals
Next up we have Underground Scenes nominee, Adam Ziegenhals!
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Photographer Spotlight: Adrien Tillmann
We're profiling some of the talented photographers who participated in this year’s Music Photography Awards and had their work nominated by our judges!
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Photographer Spotlight: Christaan Felber
Over the coming weeks, we’ll be profiling some of the talented photographers who participated in this year’s Music Photography Awards and had their work nominated by our judges.
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Alex Amorós on his ‘Keep the Faith’ exhibition, creative process & more
A few months back, winner of the 2023 Underground Scenes category, Alex Amorós, unveiled his latest exhibition Keep the Faith, a curated collection of photographs, video and scene insider accounts exploring the underground Northern Soul music scene around the United Kingdom.
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Photographer Spotlight: Mary Caroline Russell
Mary Caroline – take the stage! Next up in our #PhotographerSpotlight series, we welcome the 2023 Live Music nominee.
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A.F. Cortes on Blood, Tempo, Storytelling & Manual Focus
In this latest Skills Hub piece, Brooklyn-based filmmaker, photographer A.F. Cortes, shares how his relationship with music paved the way to develop a unique voice as a photographer, as well as the most crucial element of music photography—music itself— helped him evolve into a storyteller.
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Photographer Spotlight: Yasi
Yasi – take the stage! Next up in our #PhotographerSpotlight series, we welcome the Iranian-born, L.A.-based music photographer.
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Phoebe Fox on Adapting Your Photography for Clients
Phoebe Fox is a photographer and videographer who specialises in live music, documenting tours, festivals, artworks and magazine features. Her clients include Blur, Madison Beer, Fontaines DC, NME, BBC Radio 1 amongst many others.
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Photographer Spotlight: Kat McBride
“Since being nominated, I’ve had more of an opportunity to collaborate with other photographers. I am learning a lot and am becoming a better photographer because of it.”
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Q&A: John Lyons on his debut exhibition, creative process & techniques
In December, MPA alumnus John Lyons launched his debut exhibition at Hoxton Cabin.
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Photographer Spotlight: Mark John
Up next in our Photographer Spotlight series is Basel-based, freelance photographer, Mark John.
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Photographer Spotlight: AF Cortes
“My two cents on advice are as follows: Don’t worry about photographing the biggest bands or obtaining those “impossible to get” photo passes. Sometimes the best show happens in the subway or under a bridge at midnight.”
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Top Tips for Getting Your 2025 Submissions Ready
As we near 2025, it means that you now only have a few months to start preparing your picture-perfect entries for this year’s MPAs!
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Photographer Spotlight: Erik Weiss
Erik Weiss - take the stage! In our latest Photographer Spotlight, we welcome Berlin-based photographer, Erik Weiss.
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Photographer Spotlight: Izzy Nuzzo
Izzy Nuzzo - take the stage! In our latest Photographer Spotlight, we welcome global award-winning concert photographer, Izzy Nuzzo.
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Photographer Spotlight: Aaron Parsons
In this week’s spotlight, we are delighted to welcome Aaron Parsons, a freelance professional photographer currently residing in North London.
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Photographer Spotlight: Sam Rockman
In this week’s spotlight, we welcome Sam Rockman, a London-based photographer and visual artist who has been featured in publications such as Wonderland, Dreamingless, Billboard and Kerrang and has worked with musicians such as Mimi Barks, Hollie Cook, Dabbla and Gentleman’s Dub Club to name a few.
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Photographer Spotlight: Nicole Fara Silver
In this week’s spotlight, we welcome Nicole Fara Silver - an internationally published editorial and commercial photographer based in New York City, who was nominated in our Music Moment of the Year category for her captivating live shot of Billie Eilish at Madison Square Gardens.
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Photographer Spotlight: Paul Bogle
This week in our spotlight series we welcome South London-based photographer Paul Allotei Bogle, who was nominated in our Music Moment of the Year category for his mesmerising live shot of Stormzy and DAVE.
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Lorenzo Reali on photographing The Clockworks in Studio One
Music Moment of the Year nominee Lorenzo Reali captured a handful of incredible images after this year's awards night of Galway-bred, London-based band The Clockworks, whilst they recorded the music video for their track 'Mayday Mayday' in Studio One at Abbey Road.
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Photographer Spotlight: Kaj O'Connell
Over the coming weeks, we’ll be profiling some of the talented photographers who participated in this year’s Music Photography Awards and had their work shortlisted by our judges.
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Abbey Road Amplify x Music Photography Awards: In Conversation with Rankin
Rankin's iconic images have captured the essence of musicians and celebrities for decades, showcasing his unique and distinctive style.
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Abbey Road Amplify x Music Photography Awards: 'The Art of Music Photography' Panel Talk
Here’s another recap from the inspiring day of panel talks earlier this year, celebrating the art of music photography with a special MPA edition of our Amplify festival.
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Photographer Spotlight: Carlo Cavaluzzi
Over the coming weeks, we’ll be profiling some of the talented photographers who participated in this year’s Music Photography Awards and had their work shortlisted by our judges.
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How do you prepare for a shoot?
Preparing for a shoot is like tuning up before a recording session - it's all about finding the perfect harmony between the right gear, creative vision and an eye for capturing those fleeting, yet unforgettable moments.
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Photographer Spotlight: Alex Amorós
Over the coming weeks, we’ll be profiling some of the talented photographers who participated in this year’s Music Photography Awards and had their work shortlisted by our judges.
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Abbey Road Amplify x Music Photography Awards: 'Getting Started' Panel Talk
In July, you may remember we hosted an inspiring day of panel talks celebrating the art of music photography in a special MPA edition of our #Amplify festival.
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Sacha Lecca's tips for posting your work on social media
“In trying to post too much, can mean putting out work that’s not your strongest. I’m guilty of doing this myself!” conic photographer, photo-editor and Rolling Stone magazine aficionado Sacha Lecca is back with another insight for us; this time focussing on posting your work on social media.
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Rob Jones on how to build contacts, getting noticed, inspiration & more
We recently sat down with Rob Jones to hear his top tips on how emerging photographers get noticed, how you can go about building contacts and key advice to give to any photographers starting out when they are taking images of artists.
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Photographer Charlotte Patmore shares her top insights
Charlotte Patmore is an inimitable photographer, artist and filmmaker. With over ten years of experience, she has developed her vision through the live music scene, touring the world and providing a bright and vibrant insight into backstage life.
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How do you create a distinctive style and visual identity?
If you asked two photographers to shoot a portrait shot of an artist, you’d likely get two wildly different images. Every photographer has their preferred approach to lighting, composition, mood, angle and perspective. So, the big question: “How do you create a distinctive style and visual identity
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What’s your creative process when you approach a new project?
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, planning a photoshoot can feel stressful. There are a multitude of thing things to organise. From the concept, visual references, artists and much more. However, a great plan sets you up for success and helps you organise every detail before the shoot.
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Eljay Briss shares his top five tips to any music photographer
Eljay Briss is a UK based photographer of Jamaican heritage who shoots portraits, music events & festivals, film premieres, behind-the-scenes, commercial and editorial work.
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Chris Suspect’s Top Five Music Photography Tips
We recently sat down with our 2022 Zeitgeist Award winner Chris Suspect who won the coveted prize for his photo of DC punk/metal legends Darkest Hour at DC Brau brewery for their surprise 20th anniversary show.
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How do you market your photography…with Sacha Lecca
Capturing the essence of music through the lens is a thrilling and rewarding experience. Music photography allows you to freeze moments of raw emotion, powerful performances and the vibrant energy that fills concert venues.
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Capturing the Beat: Essential Tips for Music Photographers Starting Out
As a music photographer starting out, you're about to embark on an adventure filled with electrifying concerts, diverse genres and dynamic artists...
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“Dive in and immerse yourself!” Dean Chalkley on the importance of looking beyond the lens
Dean Chalkley has been producing compelling visual imagery at the intersection of music, fashion and culture for the past two decades.
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Abbey Road Studios photographer-in-residence Simon Wheatley shares his top five insights
Simon Wheatley is one of the most influential UK photographers of the 21st Century. Simon emerged as an authoritative chronicler of London’s youth culture with the publication of his book, DON’T CALL ME URBAN! The Time of Grime in 2010.
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Getting Started with DeShaun Craddock
DeShaun shares his tips on how to build a portfolio, how to get noticed when starting out and more.
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What advice would you give to someone getting started?
We caught up with last year’s nominees and winners to find out their advice for aspiring photographers starting out. Here’s what they had to say.
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Tips & Techniques for lighting Live Music Concerts
Top Tips from Live Music 2022 Winner John Lyons