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.”
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.”
Photographer Spotlight: Erik Weiss
Erik Weiss - take the stage! In our latest Photographer Spotlight, we welcome Berlin-based photographer, Erik Weiss.
Photographer Spotlight: Izzy Nuzzo
Izzy Nuzzo - take the stage! In our latest Photographer Spotlight, we welcome global award-winning concert photographer, Izzy Nuzzo.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
“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.
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.
Getting Started with DeShaun Craddock
DeShaun shares his tips on how to build a portfolio, how to get noticed when starting out and more.
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.