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Tips for request It’s all about the client – Make it a strong point that by giving you press access, in return, this will overall benefit the artist/band that they represent. Make the e-mail focused around what your coverage of the event will provide for them.
Sample Press Request Hello name, My name is name and I work for publication name out of city, state. I am contacting you in regards to band/artist appearing live in city, state on date. Our publication has a current readership of over number. I would love to work with you and set up some coverage [...]
Getting Your Credentials Once you have been granted a position working with a publication; the next step is to obtain press/photo credentials for a concert that you desire to cover. Talk to your editor:
Sample Letter to a Publication Hello Editor,
How to Get Started There are many ways to begin your career as a concert photographer. Options include offering to provide images to bands in exchange for the opportunity to shoot them, shadowing a veteran photographer, and offering to shoot shows at local venues for the experience. In my opinion, the easiest way (and the [...]
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