 cameraiphotostudio.com - Luis A. Morales Contact Luis A. Morales Luis A. Morales's Gallery |
How To Photograph Celebrities, Musicians, etc. I look around at some of the Masters of Photogrphy and wonder how they were able to photograph such top celebrities as Marilyn Monroe, Jimmy Stewart, Led Zeppelin, RUSH, etc? Are they contacted by management, the celebrities themselves, or does the photographer contact the entertainers they want to photograph? I know that if it's for a certain product, the client has the talent already set up, but if I wanted to shoot a portrait of, for example, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, would I contact them? Also, what is the best approach for shooting concerts? I have heard different stories about how some venues allow cameras, others do not, and , again, do I contact the venue for a pass, local newspaper, the band's management? Answers to any and all of the questions would be greatly appreciated. Luis A. Morales
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- Carlton Ward Contact Carlton Ward Carlton Ward's Gallery |
Hello Luis, I work with a production company and have an All Access Pass which allows me to go anywhere so I can do my photography for our events. I have also been hired to create & produce the All Access Passes for specific tours & events as I have a quality laminator, etc.. On occaision I get a Photo Pass (when its another production company) that also allows me to get prime spots to shoot from. Contacting the band may get you in contact with the production or management company which is what you will want to do anyway since the band itself rarely bothers with these type of tasks. Ask them for a Photo Pass. Once you get a little notoriety, you will get more opportunities. Marilyn used several photographers but there were a couple she was more comfortable with and used quite a bit. George Barris is one that comes to mind and I believe he collaborated on a book with her. Do a search and see what you find. I briefly worked with Stevie Nicks back in the early 80's and the only way you could get to her was through her manager & close personal friend (who I will not name here) and unless you knew to ask for her, you would never get close to Stevie. The papparazzi type photographers are vultures and I dont consider them photographers. I realize they will get $50,000 for a snapshot of Paris Hilton getting out of a car with something exposed but I would hate to subject myself to that competition & scumminess just to make a buck - but thats just my opinion. I believe there are articles and maybe even books on this subject that will give you more info & proper ettiquette to go about this - so search the web and see what you find. Good Luck, Carlton
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cameraiphotostudio.com - Luis A. Morales Contact Luis A. Morales Luis A. Morales's Gallery |
Carlton, Thank you so much for your response. I found it very helpful. If you don't mind, I have one other question. Once I get the Passes and take the photos, who do they belong to? In the past, when I would photograph a band, I would give them a CD of the photos to use, as long as they gave me credit. They in kind would say that I could use the photos as I wished. Is this something that most entertainers would agree to or would they charge a fee? Thanks again. Luis
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Ashley Castle |
I was also wondering about this subject. I love shooting shows, but sometimes I can't get up close and where I want to be because I don't know the band that's playing and it's frustrating!
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cameraiphotostudio.com - Luis A. Morales Contact Luis A. Morales Luis A. Morales's Gallery |
Ashley, You may want to approach the band members or their manager and let them know that you are a photographer and would like to photograph the band. In return, you will send them a CD/DVD with the useable photos for them to use, as long as they give you credit. In return, you can use the photos for your website, etc...I did this while living in Puerto Rico. There was a band I wanted to photograph and waited until the right person showed up and asked permission...If a band turns down free publicity shots, they're not going anywhere. Good luck. Luis
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