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The Essential Guide

What is music photography and why is it important? | Volume 1
by Team MPA
How to get Started in Music Photography | Volume 2
by Todd Owyoung
Gear Guide: Starting out in Live Music Photography | Volume 3
by Todd Owyoung
Getting Experience in Music Photography | Volume 4
by Shot by Nee
Finding Your Style & Identity as a Photographer | Volume 5
by Jada Parrish
Building & Developing Your Portfolio | Volume 6
by Sacha Lecca
A Guide to Capturing the Energy of Live Music | Volume 7
by Pooneh Ghana
From Studio to Street: A Guide to Photographing Portraits | Volume 8
by Sam Rockman
Steps to Start Your Music Photography Journey | Volume 9
by Team MPA

Inspiration Series

The Art of Adaptation: Thriving in Music and Event Photography
by Phoebe Fox
“Dive in and immerse yourself!” The importance of looking beyond the lens
by Dean Chalkley
Where Sound Shapes the Shot: A Photographer’s Origin Story
by A.F. Cortes

Advice & Techniques

Three Lessons from Life on the Road | Tour Tips
by Alice Backham
Coping with Low Lighting - Tips for Shooting & Post Processing
by John Lyons
Alex Amorós on his ‘Keep the Faith’ exhibition, creative process & more
by Alex Amorós
Photographer Charlotte Patmore shares her top insights
by Charlotte Patmore
Tips & techniques for lighting Live Music Concerts
by John Lyons

Q&A

Photographer Spotlight: Adrien Tillmann
Photographer Spotlight: Christaan Felber
Photographer Spotlight: Yasi
Photographer Spotlight: Izzy Nuzzo
Photographer Spotlight: Nicole Fara Silver
Photographer Spotlight: Paul Bogle
Photographer Spotlight: Alex Amorós

MPA Podcast

MPA Podcast NYC Special | Pt 4 A.F CORTES
MPA Podcast NYC Special | Pt 3 Eric Johnson
MPA Podcast NYC Special | Pt1 Danny Clinch and Sacha Lecca
MPA Podcast NYC Special | Pt 2 Janette Beckman and Julie Grahame
The Abbey Road Music Photography Awards Podcast: Season One

Video Tutorials

THE ANATOMY OF A MUSIC PHOTOGRAPH WORKSHOP // EP.1 THE PREPARATION
THE ANATOMY OF A MUSIC PHOTOGRAPH WORKSHOP // EP.2 THE SHOOT
THE ANATOMY OF A MUSIC PHOTOGRAPH WORKSHOP // EP.3 THE EDIT

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